Southside Street, Plymouth, PL1 2AL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL1 2AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	62.1%	51.7%	-10.4%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	37.9%	48.3%	10.4%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

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 2AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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	35.1%	51.4%	16.3%	37.9%	13.5%
Married: Opposite sex	16.2%	17.4%	1.2%	44.2%	-26.8%
Separated	6.5%	2.9%	-3.6%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	24%	19.6%	-4.4%	9.1%	10.5%
Widowed	18.2%	8.7%	-9.5%	6.1%	2.6%

Health

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 (62.7%) 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	23.6%	28.7%	5.1%	48.4%	-19.7%
Good health	29.8%	34%	4.2%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	26.7%	25.3%	-1.4%	12.7%	12.6%
Bad health	16.8%	10.7%	-6.1%	4.0%	6.7%
Very bad health	3.1%	1.3%	-1.8%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 2AL this area, 30% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher 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 19.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	47.4%	30%	-17.4%	18.2%	11.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	5.8%	13.6%	7.8%	9.6%	4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11%	14.3%	3.3%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	0.6%	2.1%	1.5%	5.3%	-3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	20%	6.4%	16.9%	3.1%
Degree or Similar	14.9%	19.3%	4.4%	33.8%	-14.5%
Other	6.5%	0.7%	-5.8%	2.8%	-2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1.2%	6.8%	5.6%	3.1%	3.7%
Other Asian	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	1.6%	-0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	93.8%	86.3%	-7.5%	81.4%	4.9%
Roma	0%	3.4%	3.4%	0.2%	3.2%
Arab	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%	0.8%
Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 74.3% 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	87%	74.3%	-12.7%	83.2%	-8.9%
European Union	6.8%	11.5%	4.7%	6.1%	5.4%
Rest of Europe	2.5%	5.4%	2.9%	0.8%	4.6%
Africa	1.2%	0.7%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	2.5%	8.1%	5.6%	5.6%	2.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.7%	73.8%	-11.9%	83.2%	-9.4%
10+ Years	3.7%	13.4%	9.7%	9.8%	3.6%
5-10 Years	0.6%	6%	5.4%	2.9%	3.1%
2-5 Years	1.9%	4%	2.1%	2.2%	1.8%
Less than 2 years	8.1%	2.7%	-5.4%	1.9%	0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	62.4%	76.7%	-14.3%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Lithuania	2%	0.3%	1.7%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Romania	2.7%	0.9%	1.8%
Other EU countries	2.7%	1.5%	1.2%
Other Europe	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Southern Asia	1.3%	1.2%	0.1%
South-East Asia	2%	0.2%	1.8%
No passport held	24.2%	13.5%	10.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.2%	37.2%	2.0%
Christian	39.9%	46.2%	-6.3%
Hindu	6.1%	1.7%	4.4%
Muslim	2%	6.5%	-4.5%
Sikh	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other religion	2.7%	0.6%	2.1%
Not answered	9.5%	6.0%	3.5%

Safety

Is Southside Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southside Street was 203.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.8% higher than the Drake average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Southside Street has the 29th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Drake and the 104th highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£32,100

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in PL1 2AL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Southside Street are based on 98 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Plymouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Southside Street, Plymouth, PL1 2AL

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL1 2AL

Average Price
£180,263

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£180,263

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Southside Street

Average Price
£236,647

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£339,485

Detached
£629,078

Flats/Maisonettes
£162,609

Other
£381,468

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Southside Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
First Floor Flat 65 Southside Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£95,000	2003-10-30	£168,984
First Floor Flat 65 Southside Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£76,500	2002-05-13	£182,750
Second Floor Flat 65 Southside Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£76,500	2002-04-12	£193,006

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL1 2AL

Employment

PL1 2AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 retired residents living in PL1 2AL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	42
Full-Time Employee	30
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Student (economically inactive)	11
Part-Time Employee	10
Other	9
Self-Employed	6
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Transport and storage	8
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Education	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Human health and social work activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Other	3
Manufacturing	3
Construction	3
Financial and insurance activities	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	4,036 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 2 Beaumont Road , St Jude's PL4 9BE	3out of 4	621 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 2 Beaumont Road , St Jude's PL4 9BE	- not rated	621 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ	3out of 4	892 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School Citadel Road , PL1 3AY	3out of 4	895 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ	- not rated	907 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG	3out of 4	1,237 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT	3out of 4	1,328 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT	- not rated	1,328 yd	Community school	No	Girls	More About School
St Peter's CofE Secondary School Wyndham Square , PL1 5EG	- not rated	1,451 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP	- not rated	2,037 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG	- not rated	2,452 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Plymouth School of Creative Arts The Red House , 22 Millbay Road PL1 3EG	- not rated	1,237 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT	3out of 4	275 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
A.C.E - Alternative Complementary Education Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT	- not rated	275 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Martin's Gate Pupil Referral Unit Bretonside , Martinsgate PL4 0AT	- not rated	275 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Arts University Plymouth Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT	- not rated	651 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tamar Education Trust 1 Holborn Street , Cattedown PL4 0NN	- not rated	840 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cynic	21 Parade	27 yd
Barbican Kitchen Brasserie	The Plymouth Gin Distillery, 60 Southside Street	28 yd
Hakka	13 Southside Street	28 yd
Fig and Thyme Kitchen	58 Southside Street	28 yd
Jumpin Jacks	11 Parade	70 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gog & Magog	58-59 Southside Street	28 yd
Queens Arms	55 Southside Street	28 yd
Three Crowns	The Three Crowns, 12 Parade	70 yd
OMG Nightclub	11 Parade	102 yd
Maritime Inn	19 Southside Street	113 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sizzling Grill	52 Notte Street	114 yd
Lee's Gardens	50 Notte Street	114 yd
Barbican's Grill Shack	54 Notte Street	114 yd
The Royal Taste	49 Notte Street	114 yd
Favourite Food	53 Notte Street	114 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative Food	8 Hoegate Street	90 yd
Tesco	Tesco Plymouth Metro, 29-31 New George Street	491 yd
Marks & Spencer plc	Drake Circus, 1 Cornwall Street	534 yd
Tesco	St Teresa House, Beaumont Road	604 yd
Sainsbury's Local	64-66 Ebrington Street	619 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Club Moativation (Plymouth) ARMADA WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	350 yd
Trugym Plymouth Lunar Rise Lunar Rise Exeter Street	health and fitness suite	486 yd
The Gym (Plymouth) DERRYS CROSS	health and fitness suite	662 yd
Tinside Lido PLYMOUTH DOME PLYMOUTH DOME HOE ROAD	swimming pool	698 yd
Ymca (Plymouth Triangle Centre) (Closed) Cobourg Street	health and fitness suite	796 yd
Mccaulay'S Health Club (Plymouth) THE CRESCENT	health and fitness suite	835 yd
Nancy Astor Sports Centre DRAKE CIRCUS	health and fitness suite, squash courts	861 yd
Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane	health and fitness suite	878 yd
Le Club At Copthorne Hotel Plymouth (Closed) Armada Way	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	893 yd
Hybrid Mma And Fitness Centre CLARE PLACE	health and fitness suite	895 yd

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.