Claremont Street is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL1 5AQ 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Claremont Street, Plymouth, PL1 5AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL1 5AE, PL1 5AG, PL1 5DE, PL1 5AA, PL1 5DP, PL1 5AF, PL1 5BY, PL1 5BX, PL1 5BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL1 5AQ is primarily male, with 55.2% 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 | 42.1% | 44.8% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 57.9% | 55.2% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
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 5AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.8% 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 | 64.9% | 65.8% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 27.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.4% | 17.7% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -26.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 9.3% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 44.1% | 39.6% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 36.4% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 16.1% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 6.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 20.8% | 14.8% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 10.5% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 16.9% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.5% | 24.1% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 25.7% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 8.5% | 3% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 83.2% | 83% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 75.7% 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 | 82.2% | 75.7% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 13.6% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 3.9% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 75.4% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 13.5% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Claremont Street was 11.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.8% lower than the Drake average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Claremont Street has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Drake and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Claremont Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2024-06-18 | £114,275 |
| 34 Claremont Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2023-11-29 | £86,345 |
| 56 Claremont Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2022-04-22 | £63,624 |
| 58 Claremont Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2022-03-10 | £96,668 |
| 22 Claremont Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £85,500 | 2020-12-18 | £108,761 |
The percentage of student residents living in PL1 5AQ 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 | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,754 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 | 257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary Cecil Street , Stonehouse PL1 5HW | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Road Primary School Palmerston Street , Stoke PL1 5LL | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP | - not rated | 712 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ | 2out of 4 | 1,007 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 | 960 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,022 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 | 1,559 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 | 1,024 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 | 618 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 741 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 876 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,310 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Degrees North Brasserie and Bar | The Copthorne Hotel, Armada Way | 319 yd | |
| Mama Ritas Kitchen | 89 Mayflower Street | 340 yd | |
| Dimpsy's Diner | 111 Mayflower Street | 340 yd | |
| Veggie Perrins | 97 Mayflower Street | 340 yd | |
| Koishii | 101 Mayflower Street | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Social Club | 21 Stuart Road | 234 yd | |
| No 10 Social Club | 197 North Road West | 269 yd | |
| Fleet Street | 113-115 Mayflower Street | 326 yd | |
| The Newmarket Inn | 2 Market Way | 358 yd | |
| The Eagle | 156 Cornwall Street | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Street Fish Bar | 33-35 Market Avenue | 423 yd | |
| Kings Fry | 2 Cecil Street | 465 yd | |
| House of Pretzel | 36 Cornwall Street | 537 yd | |
| New Dragon House Chinese Takeaway | 40 Welbeck Avenue | 551 yd | |
| Lucky Star Chinese Restaurant | 11 Raleigh Street | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 23 Armada Centre, Armada Way | 305 yd | |
| Iceland | 79 Mayflower Street | 378 yd | |
| Asia Oriental Stores | 94-100 Cornwall Street | 399 yd | |
| Grace Connections Mini Market | 11 Frankfort Gate | 444 yd | |
| Tesco | Discovery Heights, 27-31 Cobourg Street | 473 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Le Club At Copthorne Hotel Plymouth (Closed) Armada Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 322 yd |
| Ymca (Plymouth Triangle Centre) (Closed) Cobourg Street | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| Fletewood School NORTH ROAD EAST | 557 yd | |
| Nancy Astor Sports Centre DRAKE CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 655 yd |
| Victoria Park Eldad Hill | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| The Gym (Plymouth) DERRYS CROSS | health and fitness suite | 793 yd |
| Mccaulay'S Health Club (Plymouth) THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| Plymouth Pavilions Ice Rink MILLBAY ROAD | ice rinks, swimming pool | 833 yd |
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane | health and fitness suite | 857 yd |
| Plymouth College Preparatory School CRAIGIE DRIVE | grass pitches | 860 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.