Quay Road is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL1 2JZ 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 Quay Road, Plymouth, PL1 2JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL1 2LD, PL1 2LE, PL1 2LW, PL1 2JT, PL1 2LP, PL1 2LY, PL1 2LS, PL1 2LB, PL1 2JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL1 2JZ is primarily male, with 61.5% of the population 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 | 35.9% | 38.5% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -12.5% |
| Male | 64.1% | 61.5% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 12.5% |
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 2JZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.2% 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 | 71.9% | 58.2% | -13.7% | 37.9% | 20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 6.3% | 20.4% | 14.1% | 44.2% | -23.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 15.4% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.1% | 35.1% | -13.0% | 48.4% | -13.3% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 39.9% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 13% | 14.9% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 7.2% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 2JZ this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 7.1% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 16.7% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 17.7% | 1.6% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.8% | 42.9% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 6.7% | 1.5% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97% | 87.6% | -9.4% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 83.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 83.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 10.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.5% | 83.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.9% | 37.2% | 24.7% |
| Christian | 29% | 46.2% | -17.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quay Road was 1291.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 906.4% higher than the Drake average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Quay Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Drake and the 4th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 683.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 11 Quay Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2025-01-24 | £153,627 |
| 11 Quay Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-01-26 | £195,507 |
| 11 Quay Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-10-15 | £205,060 |
| Flat 1 5 - 6 Quay Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-09-30 | £189,488 |
| 4 11 Quay Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2020-02-21 | £143,377 |
PL1 2JZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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 2JZ 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 | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| 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 | 4,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ | 2out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School Citadel Road , PL1 3AY | 4out of 4 | 946 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,305 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 2,076 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Studio schools | 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 | 2,493 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 | 1,285 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 | 243 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 633 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 858 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rust & Royal | 8-9 Quay Road | 1 yd | |
| Rakuda Kitchen and Cocktail | 10-11 Quay Road | 1 yd | |
| Brewer & Bean | 5-6 Quay Road | 18 yd | |
| The Meze Grill | 48 Southside Street | 34 yd | |
| Trattoria Capri | 41-42 Southside Street | 34 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cider Press | 7 Quay Road | 3 yd | |
| The Ship | 4 Quay Road | 18 yd | |
| Maritime Inn | 19 Southside Street | 34 yd | |
| The Navy Inn | 34 Southside Street | 46 yd | |
| OMG Nightclub | 11 Parade | 87 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbourside Fish and Chips | 35 Southside Street | 46 yd | |
| Harbourside Gluten Free | 12a The Barbican | 93 yd | |
| New Sizzling China | 111 Vauxhall Street | 186 yd | |
| Sizzling Grill | 52 Notte Street | 258 yd | |
| Lee's Gardens | 50 Notte Street | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 8 Hoegate Street | 221 yd | |
| Tesco | St Teresa House, Beaumont Road | 583 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 64-66 Ebrington Street | 616 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Plymouth Metro, 29-31 New George Street | 620 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer plc | Drake Circus, 1 Cornwall Street | 639 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club Moativation (Plymouth) ARMADA WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 473 yd |
| Trugym Plymouth Lunar Rise Lunar Rise Exeter Street | health and fitness suite | 482 yd |
| Tinside Lido PLYMOUTH DOME PLYMOUTH DOME HOE ROAD | swimming pool | 743 yd |
| Hybrid Mma And Fitness Centre CLARE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| The Gym (Plymouth) DERRYS CROSS | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Ymca (Plymouth Triangle Centre) (Closed) Cobourg Street | health and fitness suite | 896 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Plymouth) BARBICAN APPROACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 897 yd |
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane | health and fitness suite | 919 yd |
| Nancy Astor Sports Centre DRAKE CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 931 yd |
| Mccaulay'S Health Club (Plymouth) THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 977 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 53.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 53.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 53.3% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.