Harwell Street is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL1 5BP 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 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harwell Street, Plymouth, PL1 5BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL1 5BT, PL1 5BN, PL1 5FB, PL1 5BB, PL1 5BS, PL1 5HN, PL1 5BD, PL1 5HW, PL1 5BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL1 5BP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 44% | 52.8% | 8.8% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 56% | 47.2% | -8.8% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 5BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 34% | 44.4% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 28.5% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 16.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 17.9% | 7.9% | -10.0% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 (63.7%) 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 | 21.8% | 33.6% | 11.8% | 48.4% | -14.8% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 30.1% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 28.6% | 22.8% | -5.8% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| Bad health | 13.2% | 10.2% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
In the area around PL1 5BP this area, 29.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50.9% | 29.1% | -21.8% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 9.7% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 14.4% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.2% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 25.5% | 15.6% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 8.5% | 1.8% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% 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% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.3% | 85.4% | -12.9% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 92.7% | 82.5% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 11.6% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 82% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 8.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 76.7% | -15.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harwell Street was 176.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.4% higher than the Drake average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harwell Street has the 30th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Drake and the 132nd highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Harwell Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £201,500 | 2025-05-16 | £209,089 |
| 25 Harwell Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-10-29 | £188,013 |
| 35 Harwell Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2018-06-18 | £131,145 |
| 73 Harwell Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,500 | 2016-05-27 | £58,064 |
| 23 Harwell Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2016-02-02 | £218,311 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 2,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cathedral School of St Mary Cecil Street , Stonehouse PL1 5HW | - not rated | 163 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary Cecil Street , Stonehouse PL1 5HW | - not rated | 163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Primary School Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | - not rated | 227 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | - not rated | 227 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP | - not rated | 370 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Secondary School Wyndham Square , PL1 5EG | - not rated | 440 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | - not rated | 992 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tamar High School Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QW | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,440 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth School of Creative Arts The Red House , 22 Millbay Road PL1 3EG | - not rated | 687 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolsdon Street School 39 Wolsdon Street , PL1 5EH | - not rated | 286 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Abbey School Craigie Drive , The Millfields PL1 3JL | - not rated | 586 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chapel Bridge School 99 Craigie Drive , PL1 3JL | - not rated | 586 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 836 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 845 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nawroz Restaurant | 142 King Street | 190 yd | |
| Leandra | 19 Frankfort Gate | 199 yd | |
| Naija Taste Restaurant | 31 Market Avenue | 203 yd | |
| Zeus | 150-152 Cornwall Street | 204 yd | |
| Snack Box | 7 Market Way | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Melbourne | 224 Cecil Street | 216 yd | |
| The Eagle | 156 Cornwall Street | 223 yd | |
| No 10 Social Club | 197 North Road West | 241 yd | |
| The Newmarket Inn | 2 Market Way | 264 yd | |
| Fleet Street | 113-115 Mayflower Street | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Fry | 2 Cecil Street | 150 yd | |
| Cornwall Street Fish Bar | 33-35 Market Avenue | 203 yd | |
| Lucky Star Chinese Restaurant | 11 Raleigh Street | 364 yd | |
| Aryana's Kitchen | 99 King Street | 421 yd | |
| Best Kebab and Pizza House | 8 Union Street | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Connections Mini Market | 11 Frankfort Gate | 199 yd | |
| Delta | 30a Western Approach | 269 yd | |
| Asia Oriental Stores | 94-100 Cornwall Street | 323 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 23 Armada Centre, Armada Way | 388 yd | |
| Iceland | 79 Mayflower Street | 396 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Le Club At Copthorne Hotel Plymouth (Closed) Armada Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 470 yd |
| Mccaulay'S Health Club (Plymouth) THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 535 yd |
| Plymouth Pavilions Ice Rink MILLBAY ROAD | ice rinks, swimming pool | 543 yd |
| Victoria Park Eldad Hill | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Plymouth College Preparatory School CRAIGIE DRIVE | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| The Gym (Plymouth) DERRYS CROSS | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Club Continental MILLBAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 601 yd |
| Bodylines Gym 12C 12C SAWREY STREET | health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Ymca (Plymouth Triangle Centre) (Closed) Cobourg Street | health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| Plymouth School Of Creative Arts MILLBAY ROAD | 685 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.