Emma Place is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL1 3QT 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 Emma Place, Plymouth, PL1 3QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL1 3PE, PL1 3PU, PL1 3PJ, PL1 3QU, PL1 3PB, PL1 3PS, PL1 3PR, PL1 3PQ, PL1 3NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL1 3QT is primarily male, with 58% 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 | 39.9% | 42% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -9.0% |
| Male | 60.1% | 58% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 9.0% |
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 3QT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.4% 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 | 45.8% | 65.4% | 19.6% | 37.9% | 27.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.7% | 14.9% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -29.3% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 3.9% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 23.2% | 12.2% | -11.0% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.3% | 33% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -15.4% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 32.7% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 19.6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 13.7% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 9.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 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 | 32.5% | 25.7% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 10.4% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 11.3% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.5% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 27.8% | 14.5% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2.1% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 95.1% | 91.5% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 84.8% | 83.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 8.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 83% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 12.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 1.3% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.4% | 76.7% | -22.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 37% | 13.5% | 23.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.2% | 37.2% | 19.0% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Emma Place was 997.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 171.1% higher than the St Peter and the Waterfront average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Emma Place has the highest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Peter and the Waterfront and the 5th highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 423.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.3%.

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 B 42 Emma Place, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2026-02-20 | £110,000 |
| 48 Emma Place, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-06-17 | £360,364 |
| 45D Emma Place, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-05-20 | £110,223 |
| Basement Flat 39 Emma Place, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-11-29 | £221,859 |
| 45D Emma Place, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2024-10-23 | £64,093 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 84 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Other | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,378 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 | 359 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Street Primary School High Street , Stonehouse PL1 3SJ | - not rated | 359 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary Academy Admiralty Street , Stonehouse PL1 3RX | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Admiralty Street , Stonehouse PL1 3RX | - not rated | 602 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP | - not rated | 751 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Secondary School Wyndham Square , PL1 5EG | - not rated | 672 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamar High School Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QW | - not rated | 694 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | - not rated | 757 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 943 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth School of Creative Arts The Red House , 22 Millbay Road PL1 3EG | - not rated | 481 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dunstan's Abbey School Craigie Drive , The Millfields PL1 3JL | - not rated | 535 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chapel Bridge School 99 Craigie Drive , PL1 3JL | - not rated | 535 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolsdon Street School 39 Wolsdon Street , PL1 5EH | - not rated | 884 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont House School Plymouth Youth Hostel , Belmont House PL3 4DW | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arts University Plymouth Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thirty One | 31 Stonehouse Street | 73 yd | |
| Buffet City | Royal Building (Grnd Floor), 7 St Andrews Cross | 214 yd | |
| Devils Point Kiosk | Devils Point Cafe, Durnford Street | 266 yd | |
| Princess Yachts Staff Canteen 2 | 2 Newport Street | 309 yd | |
| Aramark @ Princess Yachts Newport St | 2 Newport Street | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord High Admiral | 33 Stonehouse Street | 73 yd | |
| The Royal | 99 Edgcumbe Street | 244 yd | |
| The Office | 39 High Street | 335 yd | |
| The Artillery Arms | 6 Pound Street | 412 yd | |
| The Clarence | 31 Clarence Place | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillans Kebab | 83 Union Street | 564 yd | |
| Wing City | 115 Union Street | 564 yd | |
| Aryana's Kitchen | 99 King Street | 622 yd | |
| KFC | 77 Union Street | 681 yd | |
| Super Kebab Pizza | 40 Union Street | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | 299 Union Street | 233 yd | |
| Aldi | 141 Union Street | 415 yd | |
| International Supermarket (SW) Ltd | 44 Union Street | 702 yd | |
| Delta | 30a Western Approach | 956 yd | |
| Grace Connections Mini Market | 11 Frankfort Gate | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse Community Gym (Closed) Unit 37 Unit 37 Union Street | health and fitness suite | 180 yd |
| Stonehouse Barracks STONEHOUSE BARRACKS STONEHOUSE BARRACKS DURNFORD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 292 yd |
| Plymouth School Of Creative Arts MILLBAY ROAD | 481 yd | |
| Bodylines Gym 12C 12C SAWREY STREET | health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Plymouth College Preparatory School CRAIGIE DRIVE | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Stonehouse Creek STONEHOUSE RECREATION GROUND | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Devonport Services Rugby Football Club THE RECTORY | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Devonport High School For Boys PARADISE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Plymouth Pavilions Ice Rink MILLBAY ROAD | ice rinks, swimming pool | 762 yd |
| Mount Wise DISCOVERY ROAD | grass pitches | 782 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| 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 | 2.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 2.6% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.