Acre Cottages, Plymouth, PL1 4QS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL1 4QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	51.4%	0.2%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	48.8%	48.6%	-0.2%	49.0%	-0.4%

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	33.5%	33.5%	0.0%	37.9%	-4.4%
Married: Opposite sex	32.7%	37.1%	4.4%	44.2%	-7.1%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	2%	1.6%	0.3%	1.7%
Separated	3.4%	1.6%	-1.8%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	12.2%	10.8%	-1.4%	9.1%	1.7%
Widowed	17.9%	15.1%	-2.8%	6.1%	9.0%

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 (70.8%) 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	35.6%	45.3%	9.7%	48.4%	-3.1%
Good health	28.4%	25.5%	-2.9%	33.6%	-8.1%
Fair health	15.6%	15.5%	-0.1%	12.7%	2.8%
Bad health	18%	6.1%	-11.9%	4.0%	2.1%
Very bad health	2.4%	7.6%	5.2%	1.2%	6.4%

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	30%	23%	-7.0%	18.2%	4.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.6%	8.3%	0.7%	9.6%	-1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.4%	12.3%	0.9%	13.4%	-1.1%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	2.8%	-1.0%	5.3%	-2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.1%	13.1%	4.0%	16.9%	-3.8%
Degree or Similar	34.2%	38.5%	4.3%	33.8%	4.7%
Other	3.8%	2%	-1.8%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.7%	0.0%
Pakistani	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.7%	-0.9%
Other Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%
White	94.5%	93.2%	-1.3%	81.4%	11.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	1.4%	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	90%	92.8%	2.8%	83.2%	9.6%
European Union	2.8%	3.6%	0.8%	6.1%	-2.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	3.2%	1.1%	5.6%	-2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90%	92.8%	2.8%	83.2%	9.6%
10+ Years	1.7%	4.7%	3.0%	9.8%	-5.1%
5-10 Years	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	2.4%	0.7%	-1.7%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	4.2%	0.4%	-3.8%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.3%	76.7%	-6.4%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Italy	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	24%	13.5%	10.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.9%	37.2%	11.7%
Christian	38.8%	46.2%	-7.4%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	2.2%	6.5%	-4.3%
Not answered	9.7%	6.0%	3.7%

Safety

Is Acre Cottages Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acre Cottages was 118.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.0% lower than the Devonport average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Acre Cottages has the 36th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Devonport and the 245th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.0%.

🔎 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. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in PL1 4QS, 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 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 - 10/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Acre Cottages are based on 2 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 Acre Cottages, Plymouth, PL1 4QS

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL1 4QS

Average Price
£263,639

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£264,716

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£256,100

Estimated Average Property Prices for Acre Cottages

Average Price
£208,478

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£208,478

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Acre CottagesStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Acre Cottages, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2024-12-18	£215,395
12 Acre Cottages, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building	£260,000	2023-01-13	£258,440
12 Acre Cottages, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Other, an established residential building	£180,000	2021-11-22	£192,180
6 Acre Cottages, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£255,000	2021-06-30	£311,767
6 Acre Cottages, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£195,000	2017-08-30	£268,093

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL1 4QS

Employment

PL1 4QS 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 4QS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	99
Full-Time Employee	69
Self-Employed	26
Part-Time Employee	16
Other	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Education	20
Human health and social work activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Manufacturing	9
Information and communication	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Construction	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	4
Transport and storage	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	2

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	2,232 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stoke Damerel Primary School Collingwood Road , Stoke PL1 5PA	3out of 4	463 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Morice Town Primary Academy Charlotte Street , Devonport PL2 1RJ	3out of 4	624 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Chapel Street , Devonport PL1 4DJ	3out of 4	678 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
College Road Primary School College Road , Keyham PL2 1NS	3out of 4	847 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marlborough Primary Academy Morice Square , Devonport PL1 4NJ	3out of 4	869 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL	1out of 4	311 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP	4out of 4	862 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD	2out of 4	1,073 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD	- not rated	1,074 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL	3out of 4	2,410 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	539 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	1,789 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	2,446 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA	- not rated	2,588 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT	- not rated	2,693 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN	- not rated	2,790 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT	3out of 4	2,890 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	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
The Park Pavillion Cafe	Devonport Park, Fore Street	369 yd
UTC (University Technical College)	University Commercail Services Plymouth, Park Avenue	407 yd
The Hatch Cafe	178 Albert Road	452 yd
Pop In Chicken	182 Albert Road	470 yd
The Big Breakfast	184 Albert Road	470 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Lounge Public House	7 Stopford Place	71 yd
The Firkin Scholar	1a Paradise Place, Paradise Road	451 yd
Indian Inn	82 Devonport Road	510 yd
Stoke Bar	72-74 Devonport Road	512 yd
The Masonic Inn	65 Devonport Road	556 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Chip Stop	31 Waterloo Street	314 yd
Albert Road Kebab and Pizza House	138 Albert Road	374 yd
Benbows Chippy	5 Benbow Street	387 yd
Crispy Duck	174 Albert Road	470 yd
Stoke Grill	62 Devonport Road	510 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative Food	152-158 Albert Road	374 yd
The Co-operative Food	36-40 Devonport Road	663 yd
Iceland	9-11 Marlborough Street	746 yd
Spar - Wessex Retail	25 St Georges Terrace	820 yd
The Co-operative Food	Old Chapel, Duke Street	890 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stoke Damerel Primary Academy COLLINGWOOD ROAD	grass pitches	385 yd
Parkside Community College (Closed) Park Avenue		407 yd
City College Plymouth (Kings Road Centre) KINGS ROAD		430 yd
York House Health Club (Closed) Stoke Damerel Business Centre Stoke Damerel Business Centre Church Street	health and fitness suite	534 yd
Devonport Park Park Avenue	grass pitches, tennis courts	554 yd
Devonport Services Rugby Football Club THE RECTORY	grass pitches	669 yd
Plymouth Albion Rfc MADDEN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	682 yd
Wyvern Centre Sports Field HERBERT PLACE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	696 yd
Brickfields Sports Centre MADDEN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	733 yd
Devonport High School For Boys PARADISE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	765 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	80.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	80.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	80.0%

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	68.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	76.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PL1 4QS