Custom House Lane, Plymouth, PL1 3TB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL1 3TB is primarily male, with 55.9% 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	50%	44.1%	-5.9%	51.0%	-6.9%
Male	50%	55.9%	5.9%	49.0%	6.9%

Partnership Status

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 3TB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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	20.5%	46.3%	25.8%	37.9%	8.4%
Married: Opposite sex	33.5%	28.2%	-5.3%	44.2%	-16.0%
Married: Same sex	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	7%	3.4%	-3.6%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	23.8%	14.8%	-9.0%	9.1%	5.7%
Widowed	14.1%	7.4%	-6.7%	6.1%	1.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	23.5%	41.4%	17.9%	48.4%	-7.0%
Good health	42.3%	34.9%	-7.4%	33.6%	1.3%
Fair health	22.4%	17.1%	-5.3%	12.7%	4.4%
Bad health	8.7%	5.3%	-3.4%	4.0%	1.3%
Very bad health	3.1%	1.3%	-1.8%	1.2%	0.1%

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.

In the area around PL1 3TB this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33.5%	9.9%	-23.6%	18.2%	-8.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13%	7.9%	-5.1%	9.6%	-1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.2%	15.2%	6.0%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	4.6%	-0.3%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.7%	19.9%	10.2%	16.9%	3.0%
Degree or Similar	24.3%	42.4%	18.1%	33.8%	8.6%
Other	5.4%	0%	-5.4%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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)
Indian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.4%
Black African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0.7%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	99%	96.7%	-2.3%	81.4%	15.3%
Arab	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.8% 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	95.9%	92.8%	-3.1%	83.2%	9.6%
European Union	3.1%	3.3%	0.2%	6.1%	-2.8%
Africa	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	1.3%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	2%	1.5%	1.3%	0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.4%	92.8%	-2.6%	83.2%	9.6%
10+ Years	0.5%	6.6%	6.1%	9.8%	-3.2%
5-10 Years	2%	0.7%	-1.3%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.5%	76.7%	12.8%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
No passport held	7.9%	13.5%	-5.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.9%	37.2%	-2.3%
Christian	52.6%	46.2%	6.4%
Buddhist	2.6%	0.5%	2.1%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Sikh	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Not answered	7.9%	6.0%	1.9%

Safety

Is Custom House Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Custom House Lane was 129.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.8% lower than the St Peter and the Waterfront average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Custom House Lane has the 15th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Peter and the Waterfront and the 213th highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.1%.

🔎 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 3TB, 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 - 8/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Custom House Lane 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 Custom House Lane, Plymouth, PL1 3TB

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL1 3TB

Average Price
£352,523

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£352,523

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Custom House Lane

Average Price
£547,305

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£935,866

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£417,785

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Custom House LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 9 The Bridge Custom House Lane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£245,000	2025-11-26	£241,340
Flat 18 The Bridge Custom House Lane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£440,000	2024-11-28	£433,858
Flat 7 The Bridge Custom House Lane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£335,000	2023-01-04	£331,315
Flat 15 The Bridge Custom House Lane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£230,000	2022-07-29	£228,384
Flat 17 The Bridge Custom House Lane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£450,000	2021-06-24	£500,619

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL1 3TB

Employment

PL1 3TB 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 3TB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	58
Retired	49
Part-Time Employee	15
Self-Employed	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Looking after home or family	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Education	8
Human health and social work activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Construction	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Professional, scientific and technical 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	4,045 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School Citadel Road , PL1 3AY	3out of 4	461 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's CofE Primary School Admiralty Street , Stonehouse PL1 3RX	- not rated	690 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's CofE Primary Academy Admiralty Street , Stonehouse PL1 3RX	3out of 4	742 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP	- not rated	834 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP	3out of 4	834 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG	3out of 4	610 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's CofE Secondary School Wyndham Square , PL1 5EG	- not rated	1,119 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP	- not rated	1,520 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP	3out of 4	1,520 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Tamar High School Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QW	- not rated	1,522 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	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	1,786 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	610 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,082 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Chapel Bridge School 99 Craigie Drive , PL1 3JL	- not rated	1,082 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wolsdon Street School 39 Wolsdon Street , PL1 5EH	- not rated	1,244 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT	3out of 4	1,374 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
A.C.E - Alternative Complementary Education Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT	- not rated	1,374 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
By the Park Cafe	26 Pier Street	218 yd
Port O Call	23 Bishops Place, West Hoe Road	222 yd
Café Bené	Ground Floor Shop, 17 Bishops Place, West Hoe Road	231 yd
The Waterfront	9 Grand Parade	246 yd
The Wet Wok Chinese Restaurant	75 Hoe Road	448 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The West Hoe	The West Hoe, 24 Bishops Place	222 yd
Plymouth Hoe Club	1 Osborne Place, Lockyer Street	601 yd
The Walrus	The Walrus, Notte Street	626 yd
Union Rooms	19 Union Street	750 yd
Walkabout	5 Union Street	750 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
West Hoe Fryers	7 Radford Road	116 yd
West Hoe Park Kiosk	West Hoe Park, Hoe Road	652 yd
KFC	77 Union Street	697 yd
Classic Grill House	37 Union Street	711 yd
Dillans Kebab	83 Union Street	713 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
International Supermarket (SW) Ltd	44 Union Street	735 yd
Aldi	141 Union Street	738 yd
Lidl UK GmbH	299 Union Street	918 yd
Delta	30a Western Approach	943 yd
Grace Connections Mini Market	11 Frankfort Gate	1,033 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Millbay Park TERRITORIAL ARMY CENTRE TERRITORIAL ARMY CENTRE PROSPECT PLACE	grass pitches	287 yd
Club Continental MILLBAY ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	599 yd
Plymouth School Of Creative Arts MILLBAY ROAD		612 yd
Plymouth Pavilions Ice Rink MILLBAY ROAD	ice rinks, swimming pool	648 yd
Bodylines Gym 12C 12C SAWREY STREET	health and fitness suite	668 yd
Tinside Lido PLYMOUTH DOME PLYMOUTH DOME HOE ROAD	swimming pool	672 yd
Mccaulay'S Health Club (Plymouth) THE CRESCENT	health and fitness suite	691 yd
The Gym (Plymouth) DERRYS CROSS	health and fitness suite	765 yd
Club Moativation (Plymouth) ARMADA WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	820 yd
Stonehouse Community Gym (Closed) Unit 37 Unit 37 Union Street	health and fitness suite	851 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	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%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	123.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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