Citadel Road is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL1 2QA 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 Citadel Road, Plymouth, PL1 2QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL1 2RQ, PL1 2PY, PL1 2PP, PL1 3AZ, PL1 2RN, PL1 2PZ, PL1 2RP, PL1 3BB, PL1 2RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL1 2QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.8% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.2% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.6% | 40.7% | -8.9% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 35.5% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11.7% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 8.1% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 47.9% | 47.7% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 38% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 10.9% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 10% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 6.8% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 18.4% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 21.2% | 11.8% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 48% | 36% | -12.0% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.3% | 95% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 90.3% | 5.5% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 4.7% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 89.9% | 5.9% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 1.6% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Citadel Road was 186.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.6% lower than the St Peter and the Waterfront average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Citadel Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Peter and the Waterfront and the 126th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Citadel Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2005-12-15 | £410,377 |
| 89 Citadel Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2003-09-05 | £86,078 |
| 85 Citadel Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2002-09-12 | £164,876 |
| 89 Citadel Road, Plymouth, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £49,000 | 1997-09-19 | £255,290 |
PL1 2QA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
PL1 2QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2QA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in PL1 2QA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,736 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 | 179 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP | - not rated | 492 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary Cecil Street , Stonehouse PL1 5HW | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Street Primary Academy High Street , Stonehouse PL1 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,429 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 1,936 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 1out of 4 | 2,569 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 | 1,804 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 | 536 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 | 865 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 996 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,206 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Spice | 14 Athenaeum Street | 88 yd | |
| Cafe Roma The Hoe | The Hoe, Citadel Road | 90 yd | |
| Fullycaterd at Ballard House | Ballard House, West Hoe Road | 155 yd | |
| CH and Co Catering Ltd | Ballard House, West Hoe Road | 155 yd | |
| Marco Pierre Whites Steakhouse Bar and Grill | Crowne Plaza, Armada Way | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Walrus | The Walrus, Notte Street | 84 yd | |
| Plymouth Hoe Club | 1 Osborne Place, Lockyer Street | 157 yd | |
| Club Inferno (SW) Ltd | 24 Lockyer Street | 243 yd | |
| Fever | 33 Derrys Cross | 295 yd | |
| Revolution | Unit 1, Derrys Cross | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab and Pizza House | 8 Union Street | 414 yd | |
| West Hoe Fryers | 7 Radford Road | 453 yd | |
| West Hoe Park Kiosk | West Hoe Park, Hoe Road | 461 yd | |
| Classic Grill House | 37 Union Street | 492 yd | |
| Lucky Star Chinese Restaurant | 11 Raleigh Street | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Supermarket (SW) Ltd | 44 Union Street | 543 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 8 Hoegate Street | 551 yd | |
| Delta | 30a Western Approach | 577 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Plymouth Metro, 29-31 New George Street | 597 yd | |
| Grace Connections Mini Market | 11 Frankfort Gate | 648 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Plymouth) DERRYS CROSS | health and fitness suite | 269 yd |
| Club Moativation (Plymouth) ARMADA WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 294 yd |
| Millbay Park TERRITORIAL ARMY CENTRE TERRITORIAL ARMY CENTRE PROSPECT PLACE | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Mccaulay'S Health Club (Plymouth) THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| Club Continental MILLBAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 336 yd |
| Plymouth Pavilions Ice Rink MILLBAY ROAD | ice rinks, swimming pool | 420 yd |
| Tinside Lido PLYMOUTH DOME PLYMOUTH DOME HOE ROAD | swimming pool | 525 yd |
| Plymouth School Of Creative Arts MILLBAY ROAD | 639 yd | |
| Bodylines Gym 12C 12C SAWREY STREET | health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Le Club At Copthorne Hotel Plymouth (Closed) Armada Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 917 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 | 129.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.