Oxford Street is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL1 5AH is located in the St Peter and the Waterfront electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oxford Street, Plymouth, PL1 5AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL1 5AS, PL1 5AF, PL1 5DR, PL1 5AJ, PL1 5DP, PL1 5AG, PL1 5DS, PL1 5AB, PL1 5AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL1 5AH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 54.9% | 7.8% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 52.9% | 45.1% | -7.8% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 5AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.3% 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 | 69.5% | 73.3% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 35.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.8% | 15% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -29.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 53.8% | 43.5% | -10.3% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 37.5% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 11% | 14.3% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 12.1% | 13.9% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 8.4% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 12.5% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.5% | 31.9% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 15.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 26.7% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 76.9% | 78.7% | 1.8% | 81.4% | -2.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 73.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 73.2% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 13.9% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.2% | 7.1% | -7.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.3% | 73% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 8.4% | 13.8% | 5.4% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 3.9% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 3.2% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 76.7% | -13.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oxford Street was 164.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.5% lower than the St Peter and the Waterfront average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oxford Street has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Peter and the Waterfront and the 151st highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valletort House, 10 Oxford Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £583,000 | 2001-03-30 | £2,060,743 |
| Valletort House, 10 Oxford Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £583,000 | 2001-03-30 | £2,060,743 |
The percentage of student residents living in PL1 5AH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 69 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim Primary Academy Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 113 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary Cecil Street , Stonehouse PL1 5HW | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP | - not rated | 622 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Road Primary School Palmerston Street , Stoke PL1 5LL | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ | 2out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 947 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,611 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 | 945 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 | 593 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 659 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 766 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,373 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama Ritas Kitchen | 89 Mayflower Street | 197 yd | |
| Dimpsy's Diner | 111 Mayflower Street | 197 yd | |
| Veggie Perrins | 97 Mayflower Street | 197 yd | |
| Koishii | 101 Mayflower Street | 197 yd | |
| 50 Degrees North Brasserie and Bar | The Copthorne Hotel, Armada Way | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet Street | 113-115 Mayflower Street | 187 yd | |
| The Newmarket Inn | 2 Market Way | 225 yd | |
| The Eagle | 156 Cornwall Street | 270 yd | |
| No 10 Social Club | 197 North Road West | 348 yd | |
| Stuart Social Club | 21 Stuart Road | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Street Fish Bar | 33-35 Market Avenue | 318 yd | |
| House of Pretzel | 36 Cornwall Street | 400 yd | |
| Kings Fry | 2 Cecil Street | 418 yd | |
| Lucky Star Chinese Restaurant | 11 Raleigh Street | 433 yd | |
| Best Kebab and Pizza House | 8 Union Street | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 23 Armada Centre, Armada Way | 169 yd | |
| Iceland | 79 Mayflower Street | 235 yd | |
| Asia Oriental Stores | 94-100 Cornwall Street | 259 yd | |
| Grace Connections Mini Market | 11 Frankfort Gate | 347 yd | |
| Tesco | Discovery Heights, 27-31 Cobourg Street | 367 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Le Club At Copthorne Hotel Plymouth (Closed) Armada Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 213 yd |
| Ymca (Plymouth Triangle Centre) (Closed) Cobourg Street | health and fitness suite | 389 yd |
| Fletewood School NORTH ROAD EAST | 557 yd | |
| Nancy Astor Sports Centre DRAKE CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 583 yd |
| The Gym (Plymouth) DERRYS CROSS | health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Mccaulay'S Health Club (Plymouth) THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| Plymouth Pavilions Ice Rink MILLBAY ROAD | ice rinks, swimming pool | 739 yd |
| Club Continental MILLBAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 774 yd |
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane | health and fitness suite | 788 yd |
| Victoria Park Eldad Hill | grass pitches | 792 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 | 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% |
| 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.