Wilton Street is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL1 5AN is located in the Stoke electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport. This postcode has been in use since 2007-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wilton Street, Plymouth, PL1 5AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL1 5LT, PL1 5NE, PL1 5LZ, PL1 5NA, PL1 5NG, PL1 5LN, PL1 5LY, PL1 5LJ, PL1 5PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL1 5AN has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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 | 50.9% | 50% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 49% | 41.9% | -7.1% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 40.5% | 8.0% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 14% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 57.5% | 51.4% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 33% | 33.1% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 9% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 12.3% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 7.6% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 12.9% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 15.9% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 45.4% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 11.6% |
| Other | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 92.3% | 87.9% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 82.8% 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 | 92.1% | 82.8% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 8.5% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 83% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 8.8% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilton Street was 52.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.8% lower than the St Peter and the Waterfront average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wilton Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Peter and the Waterfront and the 345th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 7 Wilton Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2009-08-14 | £150,173 |
| Flat 6 7 Wilton Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £139,950 | 2008-04-18 | £171,529 |
PL1 5AN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 35 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,399 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Road Primary School Palmerston Street , Stoke PL1 5LL | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Primary School Collingwood Road , Stoke PL1 5PA | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Street Primary Academy High Street , Stonehouse PL1 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary Cecil Street , Stonehouse PL1 5HW | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP | - not rated | 969 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 322 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 606 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 1out of 4 | 1,268 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 1,826 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 704 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 | 1,057 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 | 1,504 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,984 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos Coffee | 24 Molesworth Road | 99 yd | |
| The Park Pavillion Cafe | Victoria Lodge, Victoria Park, Victoria Avenue | 279 yd | |
| Food Court (Inhouse catering department) | Kings Road | 630 yd | |
| The Oasis Cafe | 28 Manor Street | 691 yd | |
| Leadworks | 170 Rendle Street | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Millbridge Inn | 23 Molesworth Road | 99 yd | |
| The Melbourne | 224 Cecil Street | 551 yd | |
| The Firkin Scholar | 1a Paradise Place, Paradise Road | 603 yd | |
| The Office | 39 High Street | 604 yd | |
| The Clarence | 31 Clarence Place | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 26 Molesworth Road | 99 yd | |
| Aryana's Kitchen | 99 King Street | 635 yd | |
| The Chip Stop | 31 Waterloo Street | 667 yd | |
| Kings Fry | 2 Cecil Street | 754 yd | |
| The Codmothers | 9 Devonport Road | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 89 Wilton Street | 197 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | 299 Union Street | 724 yd | |
| Aldi | 141 Union Street | 826 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 36-40 Devonport Road | 875 yd | |
| International Supermarket (SW) Ltd | 44 Union Street | 923 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park Eldad Hill | grass pitches | 198 yd |
| Devonport High School For Boys PARADISE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Plymouth College Preparatory School CRAIGIE DRIVE | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Stoke Damerel Primary Academy COLLINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Devonport Services Rugby Football Club THE RECTORY | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Stoke Damerel Community College SOMERSET PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| Stonehouse Creek STONEHOUSE RECREATION GROUND | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| City College Plymouth (Kings Road Centre) KINGS ROAD | 757 yd | |
| York House Health Club (Closed) Stoke Damerel Business Centre Stoke Damerel Business Centre Church Street | health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| Stonehouse Community Gym (Closed) Unit 37 Unit 37 Union Street | health and fitness suite | 799 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.