Harwell Court is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL1 1PU 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 Harwell Court, Plymouth, PL1 1PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL1 1PY, PL1 1SH, PL1 1PE, PL1 5BS, PL1 1SJ, PL1 1TQ, PL1 5BB, PL1 5JE, PL1 5HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL1 1PU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 48.3% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 53.4% | 51.7% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 1PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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 | 55.5% | 54.2% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.5% | 24.1% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 16% | 12.3% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.7% | 35.7% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -12.7% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 34.6% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 17.8% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 9% | 9.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.5% | 27.6% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 15.3% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 10.3% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 17.7% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 19.7% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 8.5% | 3.4% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.1% | 75.6% | -19.5% | 81.4% | -5.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 1.6% | 7.4% |
In this area, 73% 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 | 88% | 73% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 15.4% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 6.4% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 73% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 14.6% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 8.6% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.4% | 76.7% | -27.3% |
| Portugal | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 32.2% | 13.5% | 18.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harwell Court was 396.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 209.2% higher than the Drake average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Harwell Court has the 12th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Drake and the 36th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 151.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Harwell Court, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2022-11-15 | £85,741 |
| 10 Harwell Court, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2022-09-30 | £105,154 |
| 10 Harwell Court, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £58,500 | 2019-11-07 | £71,967 |
| 18 Harwell Court, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2016-09-30 | £101,949 |
| 12 Harwell Court, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2012-01-24 | £80,753 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cathedral School of St Mary Cecil Street , Stonehouse PL1 5HW | 3out of 4 | 174 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP | - not rated | 272 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 289 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School Citadel Road , PL1 3AY | 4out of 4 | 641 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Road Primary School Palmerston Street , Stoke PL1 5LL | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 1out of 4 | 2,152 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 1,449 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 | 597 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 875 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 897 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 898 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,722 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leandra | 19 Frankfort Gate | 5 yd | |
| Naija Taste Restaurant | 31 Market Avenue | 42 yd | |
| Lisbon Bakery and Restaurant | 22 Frankfort Gate | 50 yd | |
| Il Capriccio | 50 yd | ||
| Zeus | 150-152 Cornwall Street | 80 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle | 156 Cornwall Street | 107 yd | |
| The Newmarket Inn | 2 Market Way | 182 yd | |
| Fleet Street | 113-115 Mayflower Street | 226 yd | |
| Popworld | 18 Union Street | 245 yd | |
| The Noahs Ark | Noahs Ark, 32A Courtenay Street | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Street Fish Bar | 33-35 Market Avenue | 42 yd | |
| Lucky Star Chinese Restaurant | 11 Raleigh Street | 171 yd | |
| Kings Fry | 2 Cecil Street | 172 yd | |
| Best Kebab and Pizza House | 8 Union Street | 240 yd | |
| Super Kebab Pizza | 40 Union Street | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Connections Mini Market | 11 Frankfort Gate | 5 yd | |
| Delta | 30a Western Approach | 88 yd | |
| Asia Oriental Stores | 94-100 Cornwall Street | 220 yd | |
| Iceland | 79 Mayflower Street | 330 yd | |
| International Supermarket (SW) Ltd | 44 Union Street | 351 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mccaulay'S Health Club (Plymouth) THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| Plymouth Pavilions Ice Rink MILLBAY ROAD | ice rinks, swimming pool | 390 yd |
| The Gym (Plymouth) DERRYS CROSS | health and fitness suite | 391 yd |
| Club Continental MILLBAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 432 yd |
| Le Club At Copthorne Hotel Plymouth (Closed) Armada Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 465 yd |
| Bodylines Gym 12C 12C SAWREY STREET | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Plymouth School Of Creative Arts MILLBAY ROAD | 594 yd | |
| Ymca (Plymouth Triangle Centre) (Closed) Cobourg Street | health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| Plymouth College Preparatory School CRAIGIE DRIVE | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Victoria Park Eldad Hill | grass pitches | 723 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.