Craigie Drive is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL1 3GP 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 2018-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Craigie Drive, Plymouth, PL1 3GP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL1 3JS, PL1 3FX, PL1 3TP, PL1 3JX, PL1 3JB, PL1 3SJ, PL1 3FZ, PL1 3NL, PL1 3GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL1 3GP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.2% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.8% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 39.7% | 41.4% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 31.5% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 18.2% | 17.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 5.8% | -4.8% | 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 | 40.1% | 40.1% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 32.2% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 19% | 20.4% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 5.9% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 22.3% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12.1% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 14.9% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 8.8% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 12.9% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 26.4% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 9.9% | 8.2% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 7.5% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 84.1% | 84.3% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 79.8% | 79.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 11.8% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.8% | 79.7% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 15.1% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 2.7% | -3.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 0.7% | -10.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.8% | 37.2% | 16.6% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craigie Drive was 192.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.9% lower than the St Peter and the Waterfront average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Craigie Drive has the 19th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Peter and the Waterfront and the 120th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 27 Craigie Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2022-05-20 | £334,735 |
| Flat 9 27 Craigie Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £269,000 | 2022-03-25 | £282,649 |
| Flat 2 27 Craigie Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-08-26 | £245,499 |
| Flat 8 27 Craigie Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-06-30 | £385,748 |
| Flat 5 27 Craigie Drive, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-06-21 | £329,843 |
PL1 3GP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Other | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Primary Academy High Street , Stonehouse PL1 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 237 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Primary School Collingwood Road , Stoke PL1 5PA | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Road Primary School Palmerston Street , Stoke PL1 5LL | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary Cecil Street , Stonehouse PL1 5HW | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP | - not rated | 846 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 169 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 1out of 4 | 1,279 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 530 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 | 794 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 1,708 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,323 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos Coffee | 24 Molesworth Road | 345 yd | |
| Thai Jasmine Takeaway | 152 Union Street | 433 yd | |
| Princess Yachts Staff Canteen 2 | 2 Newport Street | 447 yd | |
| Aramark @ Princess Yachts Newport St | 2 Newport Street | 447 yd | |
| Union Place Cafe | 1 Union Place | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Office | 39 High Street | 175 yd | |
| The Millbridge Inn | 23 Molesworth Road | 345 yd | |
| The Royal | 99 Edgcumbe Street | 354 yd | |
| The Clarence | 31 Clarence Place | 394 yd | |
| Devonport Services RFC | Rectory Ground, Second Avenue | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 26 Molesworth Road | 345 yd | |
| Aryana's Kitchen | 99 King Street | 503 yd | |
| Dillans Kebab | 83 Union Street | 658 yd | |
| Wing City | 115 Union Street | 658 yd | |
| The Chip Stop | 31 Waterloo Street | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | 299 Union Street | 337 yd | |
| Aldi | 141 Union Street | 545 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 89 Wilton Street | 608 yd | |
| International Supermarket (SW) Ltd | 44 Union Street | 762 yd | |
| Delta | 30a Western Approach | 908 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Devonport High School For Boys PARADISE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 253 yd |
| Plymouth College Preparatory School CRAIGIE DRIVE | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Devonport Services Rugby Football Club THE RECTORY | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Stonehouse Community Gym (Closed) Unit 37 Unit 37 Union Street | health and fitness suite | 410 yd |
| Stonehouse Creek STONEHOUSE RECREATION GROUND | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Victoria Park Eldad Hill | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| City College Plymouth (Kings Road Centre) KINGS ROAD | 632 yd | |
| Bodylines Gym 12C 12C SAWREY STREET | health and fitness suite | 648 yd |
| Plymouth School Of Creative Arts MILLBAY ROAD | 681 yd | |
| Stoke Damerel Primary Academy COLLINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 730 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.