St Paul Street, Plymouth, PL1 3RZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL1 3RZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	44.3%	51.1%	6.8%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	55.7%	48.9%	-6.8%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

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	38.8%	35.9%	-2.9%	37.9%	-2.0%
Married: Opposite sex	32.9%	33.1%	0.2%	44.2%	-11.1%
Separated	3.9%	0.8%	-3.1%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	17.8%	11.6%	-6.2%	9.1%	2.5%
Widowed	6.6%	18.7%	12.1%	6.1%	12.6%

Health

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 (64.1%) 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	47.1%	35.6%	-11.5%	48.4%	-12.8%
Good health	25.9%	28.5%	2.6%	33.6%	-5.1%
Fair health	17.2%	25.6%	8.4%	12.7%	12.9%
Bad health	8.6%	7.5%	-1.1%	4.0%	3.5%
Very bad health	1.1%	2.8%	1.7%	1.2%	1.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.3%	21.3%	-3.0%	18.2%	3.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.9%	9.1%	1.2%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.1%	12.2%	-2.9%	13.4%	-1.2%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	2.4%	-0.9%	5.3%	-2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	14.2%	3.0%	16.9%	-2.7%
Degree or Similar	31.6%	37.4%	5.8%	33.8%	3.6%
Other	6.6%	3.5%	-3.1%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	0.7%	0.4%
Other Asian	0.6%	0.4%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.7%	97.8%	0.1%	81.4%	16.4%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.6% 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	90.2%	88.6%	-1.6%	83.2%	5.4%
European Union	5.7%	8.6%	2.9%	6.1%	2.5%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.8%	1.2%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.2%	88.9%	-1.3%	83.2%	5.7%
10+ Years	0%	6.5%	6.5%	9.8%	-3.3%
5-10 Years	3.4%	2.2%	-1.2%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	5.2%	1.8%	-3.4%	1.9%	-0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.5%	76.7%	-4.2%
Ireland	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	2.9%	1.5%	1.4%
Middle East	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	20.7%	13.5%	7.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.1%	37.2%	8.9%
Christian	46.8%	46.2%	0.6%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is St Paul Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Paul Street was 79.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.4% lower than the St Peter and the Waterfront average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

St Paul Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Peter and the Waterfront and the 369th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in PL1 3RZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on St Paul Street are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Plymouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for St Paul Street, Plymouth, PL1 3RZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL1 3RZ

Average Price
£302,749

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£302,749

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Paul Street

Average Price
£278,384

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£278,384

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Paul Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 St Paul Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£351,000	2022-07-18	£369,511
14 St Paul Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£295,000	2020-08-03	£383,242
9 St Paul Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2016-09-01	£301,077
13 St Paul Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£155,500	2016-06-30	£221,716
14 St Paul Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£214,000	2015-10-22	£315,081

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL1 3RZ

Employment

PL1 3RZ 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 retired residents living in PL1 3RZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	113
Full-Time Employee	64
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Part-Time Employee	14
Other	10
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	6
Self-Employed	6

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	13
Manufacturing	11
Education	8
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Construction	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Transport and storage	5
Other	4
Real estate activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	3,828 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St George's CofE Primary Academy Admiralty Street , Stonehouse PL1 3RX	3out of 4	133 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
High Street Primary Academy High Street , Stonehouse PL1 3SJ	3out of 4	811 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School Citadel Road , PL1 3AY	4out of 4	999 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP	- not rated	1,106 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Cathedral School of St Mary Cecil Street , Stonehouse PL1 5HW	3out of 4	1,322 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,206 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL	1out of 4	1,998 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD	2out of 4	2,072 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD	- not rated	2,076 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT	- not rated	2,608 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG	- not rated	1,282 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG	- not rated	781 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT	3out of 4	2,037 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT	- not rated	2,117 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA	- not rated	2,179 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN	- not rated	2,259 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN	- not rated	3,076 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Fig Tree @36	Restaurant, 36 Admiralty Street	77 yd
Artillery Tower Restaurant	Durnford Street	139 yd
The Buffet	Brittany Ferries Terminal, Millbay Docks	147 yd
The Hook and Line	Unit A & B Slaughterhouse Unit, Royal William Yard	196 yd
The Hutong Cafe	Butchers Arms, 160 Cremyll Street	200 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Artillery Arms	6 Pound Street	172 yd
Victualling Office Tavern	The Victualling Office Tavern, 10 Cremyll Street	200 yd
The Lord High Admiral	33 Stonehouse Street	581 yd
The West Hoe	The West Hoe, 24 Bishops Place	712 yd
The Royal	99 Edgcumbe Street	734 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
West Hoe Fryers	7 Radford Road	777 yd
Dillans Kebab	83 Union Street	903 yd
Wing City	115 Union Street	903 yd
KFC	77 Union Street	980 yd
Classic Grill House	37 Union Street	1,028 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl UK GmbH	299 Union Street	754 yd
Aldi	141 Union Street	802 yd
International Supermarket (SW) Ltd	44 Union Street	1,016 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stonehouse Barracks STONEHOUSE BARRACKS STONEHOUSE BARRACKS DURNFORD STREET	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	344 yd
Stonehouse Community Gym (Closed) Unit 37 Unit 37 Union Street	health and fitness suite	684 yd
Plymouth School Of Creative Arts MILLBAY ROAD		774 yd
Bodylines Gym 12C 12C SAWREY STREET	health and fitness suite	826 yd
Millbay Park TERRITORIAL ARMY CENTRE TERRITORIAL ARMY CENTRE PROSPECT PLACE	grass pitches	841 yd
Mount Wise DISCOVERY ROAD	grass pitches	949 yd
Stonehouse Creek STONEHOUSE RECREATION GROUND	grass pitches	997 yd
Plymouth Pavilions Ice Rink MILLBAY ROAD	ice rinks, swimming pool	1,011 yd
Club Continental MILLBAY ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,020 yd
Plymouth College Preparatory School CRAIGIE DRIVE	grass pitches	1,043 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	81.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	81.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	81.8%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	151.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PL1 3RZ