Leigham Street is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL1 3BE 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 Leigham Street, Plymouth, PL1 3BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL1 3BB, PL1 3BR, PL1 3AX, PL1 2PP, PL1 3AZ, PL1 3BD, PL1 3AU, PL1 2PQ, PL1 3AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL1 3BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 50.5% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 53.2% | 49.5% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 3BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 53.7% | 44.1% | -9.6% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.1% | 34% | 17.9% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 9% | 5.8% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 49.6% | 44.2% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 35.2% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 15.6% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 18.3% | 14.7% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 6% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 11.5% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 17.8% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.1% | 41.7% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 91% | 90.2% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 74.9% 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 | 77.2% | 74.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 11% | 15.6% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.2% | 75.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 9% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leigham Street was 24.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.2% lower than the St Peter and the Waterfront average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leigham Street has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Peter and the Waterfront and the 150th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1B Leigham Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2016-08-18 | £113,817 |
| 1 Leigham Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2014-09-26 | £184,523 |
| 1C Leigham Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £49,500 | 2013-10-30 | £71,205 |
| 1B Leigham Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2012-11-20 | £166,410 |
| 1D Leigham Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2010-02-26 | £137,103 |
PL1 3BE 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 student residents living in PL1 3BE 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,728 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 | 81 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP | - not rated | 465 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary Cecil Street , Stonehouse PL1 5HW | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary Academy Admiralty Street , Stonehouse PL1 3RX | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,369 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 1out of 4 | 2,500 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 | 1,731 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 | 451 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 | 968 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,270 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 | 153 yd | |
| Cafe Roma The Hoe | The Hoe, Citadel Road | 175 yd | |
| Fullycaterd at Ballard House | Ballard House, West Hoe Road | 187 yd | |
| CH and Co Catering Ltd | Ballard House, West Hoe Road | 187 yd | |
| Rhubarb & Mustard Coffee & Kitchen | Studio 5-11, Millbay Road | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Walrus | The Walrus, Notte Street | 150 yd | |
| Plymouth Hoe Club | 1 Osborne Place, Lockyer Street | 225 yd | |
| Fever | 33 Derrys Cross | 327 yd | |
| Club Inferno (SW) Ltd | 24 Lockyer Street | 330 yd | |
| Revolution | Unit 1, Derrys Cross | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hoe Fryers | 7 Radford Road | 361 yd | |
| Best Kebab and Pizza House | 8 Union Street | 419 yd | |
| Classic Grill House | 37 Union Street | 449 yd | |
| KFC | 77 Union Street | 475 yd | |
| West Hoe Park Kiosk | West Hoe Park, Hoe Road | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Supermarket (SW) Ltd | 44 Union Street | 497 yd | |
| Delta | 30a Western Approach | 580 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 8 Hoegate Street | 653 yd | |
| Grace Connections Mini Market | 11 Frankfort Gate | 660 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Plymouth Metro, 29-31 New George Street | 681 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millbay Park TERRITORIAL ARMY CENTRE TERRITORIAL ARMY CENTRE PROSPECT PLACE | grass pitches | 228 yd |
| Club Continental MILLBAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 288 yd |
| The Gym (Plymouth) DERRYS CROSS | health and fitness suite | 311 yd |
| Mccaulay'S Health Club (Plymouth) THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 317 yd |
| Plymouth Pavilions Ice Rink MILLBAY ROAD | ice rinks, swimming pool | 372 yd |
| Club Moativation (Plymouth) ARMADA WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 395 yd |
| Tinside Lido PLYMOUTH DOME PLYMOUTH DOME HOE ROAD | swimming pool | 552 yd |
| Plymouth School Of Creative Arts MILLBAY ROAD | 559 yd | |
| Bodylines Gym 12C 12C SAWREY STREET | health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Stonehouse Community Gym (Closed) Unit 37 Unit 37 Union Street | health and fitness suite | 914 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| 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.