Sussex Street is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL1 2HR 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 Sussex Street, Plymouth, PL1 2HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL1 2HT, PL1 2HX, PL1 2AQ, PL1 2HU, PL1 2HZ, PL1 2AZ, PL1 2JA, PL1 2EU, PL1 2HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL1 2HR 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 | 53.4% | 51.7% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.3% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 2HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% 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 | 45.4% | 54.5% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 26.9% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 11.5% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 3.6% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.8% | 43.7% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 37% | 39.7% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 16% | 13.6% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 10.8% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 6.8% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 12.5% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 15.8% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 50.2% | 19.0% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 94.5% | 87.4% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 71.2% 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% | 71.2% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 13.9% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 71% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 9.9% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 8.6% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 3% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 7.6% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sussex Street was 278.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.7% higher than the Drake average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sussex Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Drake and the 61st highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sussex Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-03-31 | £403,789 |
| 12 - 13 Sussex Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £399,999 | 2008-03-20 | £626,765 |
| 13 Sussex Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £399,999 | 2008-03-20 | £626,765 |
| 11 Sussex Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £126,950 | 1999-11-30 | £624,522 |
| 12 - 13 Sussex Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 1999-02-22 | £638,480 |
PL1 2HR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in PL1 2HR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School Citadel Road , PL1 3AY | 4out of 4 | 518 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP | - not rated | 706 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary Cecil Street , Stonehouse PL1 5HW | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 2 Beaumont Road , St Jude's PL4 9BE | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,378 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 2,400 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 | 2,076 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 | 851 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 724 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 889 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,039 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Pierre Whites Steakhouse Bar and Grill | Crowne Plaza, Armada Way | 80 yd | |
| The Portico | 33 Notte Street | 139 yd | |
| Kuku Sushi Bar & Robata | 19 Princess Street | 139 yd | |
| Fletchers | 27 Princess Street | 177 yd | |
| Treasury Bar | Catherine Street | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gipsy Moth | 159 Citadel Road | 88 yd | |
| Slug and Lettuce | 17 Princess Street | 139 yd | |
| Swan | 15 St Andrew Street | 208 yd | |
| Desire | 60 Notte Street | 216 yd | |
| Club Inferno (SW) Ltd | 24 Lockyer Street | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sizzling Grill | 52 Notte Street | 216 yd | |
| Lee's Gardens | 50 Notte Street | 216 yd | |
| Barbican's Grill Shack | 54 Notte Street | 216 yd | |
| The Royal Taste | 49 Notte Street | 216 yd | |
| Favourite Food | 53 Notte Street | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 8 Hoegate Street | 214 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Plymouth Metro, 29-31 New George Street | 420 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer plc | Drake Circus, 1 Cornwall Street | 545 yd | |
| Asia Oriental Stores | 94-100 Cornwall Street | 665 yd | |
| Iceland | 79 Mayflower Street | 692 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club Moativation (Plymouth) ARMADA WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 72 yd |
| The Gym (Plymouth) DERRYS CROSS | health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| Tinside Lido PLYMOUTH DOME PLYMOUTH DOME HOE ROAD | swimming pool | 554 yd |
| Mccaulay'S Health Club (Plymouth) THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Club Continental MILLBAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 612 yd |
| Millbay Park TERRITORIAL ARMY CENTRE TERRITORIAL ARMY CENTRE PROSPECT PLACE | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Plymouth Pavilions Ice Rink MILLBAY ROAD | ice rinks, swimming pool | 683 yd |
| Trugym Plymouth Lunar Rise Lunar Rise Exeter Street | health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Ymca (Plymouth Triangle Centre) (Closed) Cobourg Street | health and fitness suite | 788 yd |
| Le Club At Copthorne Hotel Plymouth (Closed) Armada Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 825 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.