Marlborough Street is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL1 4AW is located in the Devonport 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 Marlborough Street, Plymouth, PL1 4AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL1 4AN, PL1 4AB, PL1 4AP, PL1 4AH, PL1 4AD, PL1 4SZ, PL1 4AE, PL1 4SY, PL1 4SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL1 4AW 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 4AW, 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 572.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 271.0% 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 20th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 323.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 37 Marlborough Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2023-10-10 | £116,517 |
| Flat 39 Marlborough Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2021-12-21 | £170,523 |
| 47A Marlborough Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £63,500 | 2016-12-01 | £81,339 |
| 47A Marlborough Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2000-05-11 | £251,498 |
| 45 Marlborough Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 1995-12-21 | £360,000 |
| 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 | 2,835 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 | 105 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Chapel Street , Devonport PL1 4DJ | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Wise Community Primary School James Street , Devonport PL1 4LA | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morice Town Primary Academy Charlotte Street , Devonport PL2 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Primary School Collingwood Road , Stoke PL1 5PA | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 1out of 4 | 567 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torpoint Community College Trevol Road , PL11 2NH | 3out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 932 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 | 2,140 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 | 3,098 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 3,198 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 3,268 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 3,400 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 3,529 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 | 32 yd | |
| Devonport Diner | 13 Marlborough Street | 77 yd | |
| The Delicious Deli | 18 Marlborough Street | 105 yd | |
| Babcock Henley South | Henley, South Yard, Devonport Dockyard, Saltash Road | 283 yd | |
| The Hedgerow Hound | Devonport Guildhall, Ker Street | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lugger | 12 Albany Street | 160 yd | |
| The King Billy Inn | 6 Duncan Street | 414 yd | |
| Queen and Constitution | 197 Duke Street | 479 yd | |
| Ker Street Social Club | 122-124 Ker Street | 528 yd | |
| Shakespeare Hotel | 3 Theatre Ope | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Chef | 45 Marlborough Street | 1 yd | |
| Rocky's Fish and Chips | 76 Granby Way | 21 yd | |
| Pizza Kebab House | 7 Marlborough Street | 77 yd | |
| School of Spice | 33 Marlborough Street | 77 yd | |
| Lucky Wok | 14 Marlborough Street | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 9-11 Marlborough Street | 77 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Old Chapel, Duke Street | 545 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 152-158 Albert Road | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Devonport Park Park Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 347 yd |
| Body Ace Health Studio (Closed) Cumberland Street | health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| Parkside Community College (Closed) Park Avenue | 589 yd | |
| Brickfields Sports Centre MADDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| Plymouth Albion Rfc MADDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Brickfields Recreation Ground DAMEREL CLOSE | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| City College Plymouth (Kings Road Centre) KINGS ROAD | 850 yd | |
| Mount Wise DISCOVERY ROAD | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Wyvern Centre Sports Field HERBERT PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Mount Wise Swimming Pools GARRISON CLOSE | swimming pool | 1,006 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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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.