King Street is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL1 5HY 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 King Street, Plymouth, PL1 5HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL1 5JB, PL1 1TU, PL1 5JA, PL1 5JW, PL1 1TP, PL1 5JT, PL1 5JL, PL1 5JX, PL1 5JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL1 5HY is primarily male, with 53.5% 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 | 41.6% | 46.5% | 4.9% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 58.4% | 53.5% | -4.9% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 5HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.7% 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 | 59.9% | 62.7% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 24.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.7% | 19.6% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -24.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 16.6% | 11.4% | -5.2% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 38.2% | 43.8% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 29.6% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 17.2% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 7.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 12.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 23.5% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 20% | 3.8% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 17.8% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 16.8% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 12.7% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -21.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% 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% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 90.3% | 78.9% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 68.7% 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 | 85.8% | 68.7% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -14.5% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 16.4% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 8.8% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 68.5% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 13.9% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 9.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.9% | 76.7% | -36.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 9.8% | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 36.6% | 13.5% | 23.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Street was 383.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.0% higher than the St Peter and the Waterfront average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
King Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Peter and the Waterfront and the 38th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 232.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67B King Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-06-11 | £80,978 |
| 67B King Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2015-09-11 | £96,236 |
| 67B King Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2007-07-20 | £78,286 |
The percentage of student residents living in PL1 5HY 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 | 73 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Other | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,043 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 | 3out of 4 | 238 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP | - not rated | 267 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Street Primary Academy High Street , Stonehouse PL1 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School Citadel Road , PL1 3AY | 4out of 4 | 658 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 704 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 1out of 4 | 1,859 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 1,126 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 | 410 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,989 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadworks | 170 Rendle Street | 75 yd | |
| The Oasis Cafe | 28 Manor Street | 188 yd | |
| Hope for the homeless Plymouth | 93 Union Street | 214 yd | |
| Nawroz Restaurant | 142 King Street | 217 yd | |
| Plymouth Jollof Kitchen CIC | 65 Union Street | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clarence | 31 Clarence Place | 220 yd | |
| The Melbourne | 224 Cecil Street | 346 yd | |
| Popworld | 18 Union Street | 351 yd | |
| Union Rooms | 19 Union Street | 430 yd | |
| Walkabout | 5 Union Street | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aryana's Kitchen | 99 King Street | 93 yd | |
| Super Kebab Pizza | 40 Union Street | 214 yd | |
| Dillans Kebab | 83 Union Street | 219 yd | |
| Wing City | 115 Union Street | 219 yd | |
| Kings Fry | 2 Cecil Street | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Supermarket (SW) Ltd | 44 Union Street | 217 yd | |
| Aldi | 141 Union Street | 292 yd | |
| Delta | 30a Western Approach | 316 yd | |
| Grace Connections Mini Market | 11 Frankfort Gate | 356 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | 299 Union Street | 481 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodylines Gym 12C 12C SAWREY STREET | health and fitness suite | 284 yd |
| Plymouth College Preparatory School CRAIGIE DRIVE | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| Plymouth Pavilions Ice Rink MILLBAY ROAD | ice rinks, swimming pool | 341 yd |
| Plymouth School Of Creative Arts MILLBAY ROAD | 345 yd | |
| Club Continental MILLBAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 425 yd |
| Mccaulay'S Health Club (Plymouth) THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 428 yd |
| Stonehouse Community Gym (Closed) Unit 37 Unit 37 Union Street | health and fitness suite | 503 yd |
| Victoria Park Eldad Hill | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| The Gym (Plymouth) DERRYS CROSS | health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| Millbay Park TERRITORIAL ARMY CENTRE TERRITORIAL ARMY CENTRE PROSPECT PLACE | grass pitches | 690 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 | 131.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.