Cornwall Street is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL1 1NW is located in the St Peter and the Waterfront electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cornwall Street, Plymouth, PL1 1NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL1 1NL, PL1 1RW, PL1 1RL, PL1 1QJ, PL1 1HX, PL1 1LU, PL1 1QX, PL1 1HZ, PL1 1QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL1 1NW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.9% | 55.9% | 12.0% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 56.1% | 44.1% | -12.0% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PL1 1NW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 92.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 84.5% | 92.3% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 54.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -38.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 1.4% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -7.7% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.2% | 52.8% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 36.2% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 10.2% | 4.1% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around PL1 1NW this area, 3.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 2.1% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 5.8% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 50.2% | 65.8% | 15.6% | 16.9% | 48.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 19.5% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 6.7% | 1.2% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 5.3% | 1.7% | -3.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90.2% | 74.1% | -16.1% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 71.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 71.5% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 13.3% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 5.9% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77% | 71.6% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 10.7% | 7.3% | -3.4% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 11.3% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 25.4% | 46.2% | -20.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornwall Street was 3336.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2500.9% higher than the Drake average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cornwall Street has the highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Drake and the highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1586.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Cornwall Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-03-31 | £158,508 |
| 29 Cornwall Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-08-31 | £129,609 |
| 31 Cornwall Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2017-01-27 | £368,619 |
| 31 Cornwall Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2013-12-23 | £327,536 |
PL1 1NW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in PL1 1NW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 340 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 138 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care Ham Drive , Ham PL2 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,344 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim Primary Academy Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ | 2out of 4 | 652 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary Cecil Street , Stonehouse PL1 5HW | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP | - not rated | 683 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School Citadel Road , PL1 3AY | 4out of 4 | 818 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 896 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG | - not rated | 981 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 390 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 429 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 592 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero | 23 Cornwall Street | 3 yd | |
| Coffee#1 | 25-27 Cornwall Street | 11 yd | |
| Oggy Oggy Pasty Company | 6 Cornwall Street | 61 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 130 Armada Way | 76 yd | |
| The Original Pasty House | 126 Armada Way | 76 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brass Monkey | 12-14 Royal Parade | 215 yd | |
| The Roundabout | Drake Circus | 299 yd | |
| Fleet Street | 113-115 Mayflower Street | 345 yd | |
| The Newmarket Inn | 2 Market Way | 360 yd | |
| The Noahs Ark | Noahs Ark, 32A Courtenay Street | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of Pretzel | 36 Cornwall Street | 65 yd | |
| Lucky Star Chinese Restaurant | 11 Raleigh Street | 411 yd | |
| Cornwall Street Fish Bar | 33-35 Market Avenue | 474 yd | |
| Lee's Gardens | 50 Notte Street | 494 yd | |
| Barbican's Grill Shack | 54 Notte Street | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer plc | Drake Circus, 1 Cornwall Street | 110 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Plymouth Metro, 29-31 New George Street | 120 yd | |
| Tesco | Discovery Heights, 27-31 Cobourg Street | 232 yd | |
| Iceland | 79 Mayflower Street | 239 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 23 Armada Centre, Armada Way | 297 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Plymouth Triangle Centre) (Closed) Cobourg Street | health and fitness suite | 250 yd |
| Le Club At Copthorne Hotel Plymouth (Closed) Armada Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 307 yd |
| Nancy Astor Sports Centre DRAKE CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 424 yd |
| The Gym (Plymouth) DERRYS CROSS | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Trugym Plymouth Lunar Rise Lunar Rise Exeter Street | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane | health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| Club Moativation (Plymouth) ARMADA WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 603 yd |
| Mccaulay'S Health Club (Plymouth) THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Fletewood School NORTH ROAD EAST | 644 yd | |
| Club Continental MILLBAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 734 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 57.1% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.