Marlborough Street is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL1 4AP is located in the Devonport electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marlborough Street, Plymouth, PL1 4AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL1 4AD, PL1 4AW, PL1 4AB, PL1 4HG, PL1 4HQ, PL1 4AH, PL1 4AN, PL1 4NG, PL1 4SZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL1 4AP is primarily male, with 57.6% 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 | 43.7% | 42.4% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -8.6% |
| Male | 56.3% | 57.6% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 8.6% |
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 4AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% 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 | 46.9% | 49.7% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 25.1% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 15% | 17.1% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 8.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 40.3% | 38.7% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 35.5% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 16.1% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 9.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 25.4% | 20.1% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 13% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23% | 12% | -11.0% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 12% | 8.2% | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 15.8% | 8.8% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 25% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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 | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95% | 93.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
In this area, 77.3% 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 | 87.4% | 77.3% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 20.9% | 13.8% | 6.1% | 14.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 0.9% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 78% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 6.9% | -0.7% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 9.6% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.1% | 76.7% | -24.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Romania | 7.8% | 0.9% | 6.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 27.6% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlborough Street was 502.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 209.7% higher than the Devonport average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marlborough Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Devonport and the 21st highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 293.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Marlborough Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2003-09-26 | £71,408 |
| 52 Marlborough Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £20,000 | 1998-08-02 | £84,170 |
| 52 Marlborough Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £13,900 | 1998-06-05 | £59,770 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Primary Academy Morice Square , Devonport PL1 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 124 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary School Morice Square , Devonport PL1 4NJ | - not rated | 124 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Chapel Street , Devonport PL1 4DJ | - not rated | 364 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Chapel Street , Devonport PL1 4DJ | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Wise Community Primary School James Street , Devonport PL1 4LA | - not rated | 620 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport Secondary School Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | - not rated | 632 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , Devenport PL1 4RL | - not rated | 632 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community Technology College Park Avenue , Devonport PL1 4RL | - not rated | 632 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamar High School Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QW | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 886 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 | 2,061 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont House School Plymouth Youth Hostel , Belmont House PL3 4DW | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Abbey School Craigie Drive , The Millfields PL1 3JL | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chapel Bridge School 99 Craigie Drive , PL1 3JL | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolsdon Street School 39 Wolsdon Street , PL1 5EH | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 3,062 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie Leighs | 38-40 Marlborough Street | 37 yd | |
| Devonport Diner | 13 Marlborough Street | 107 yd | |
| The Delicious Deli | 18 Marlborough Street | 118 yd | |
| Babcock Henley South | Henley, South Yard, Devonport Dockyard, Saltash Road | 253 yd | |
| Aramark @ Princess Yachts Southyard | Princess Yachts, Southyard | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lugger | 12 Albany Street | 113 yd | |
| The King Billy Inn | 6 Duncan Street | 391 yd | |
| Queen and Constitution | 197 Duke Street | 450 yd | |
| Ker Street Social Club | 122-124 Ker Street | 513 yd | |
| Shakespeare Hotel | 3 Theatre Ope | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Chef | 45 Marlborough Street | 47 yd | |
| Rocky's Fish and Chips | 76 Granby Way | 47 yd | |
| School of Spice | 33 Marlborough Street | 107 yd | |
| Pizza Kebab House | 7 Marlborough Street | 107 yd | |
| Lucky Wok | 14 Marlborough Street | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 9-11 Marlborough Street | 107 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Old Chapel, Duke Street | 544 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 152-158 Albert Road | 823 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Devonport Park Park Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 388 yd |
| Body Ace Health Studio (Closed) Cumberland Street | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Parkside Community College (Closed) Park Avenue | 633 yd | |
| Brickfields Sports Centre MADDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 640 yd |
| Plymouth Albion Rfc MADDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Brickfields Recreation Ground DAMEREL CLOSE | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| City College Plymouth (Kings Road Centre) KINGS ROAD | 887 yd | |
| Mount Wise DISCOVERY ROAD | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Mount Wise Swimming Pools GARRISON CLOSE | swimming pool | 990 yd |
| Wyvern Centre Sports Field HERBERT PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 992 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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.