Cathedral Street, Plymouth, PL1 5JQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL1 5JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	58.1%	51.4%	-6.7%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	41.9%	48.6%	6.7%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

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	39.5%	35.4%	-4.1%	37.9%	-2.5%
Married: Opposite sex	27.6%	22.9%	-4.7%	44.2%	-21.3%
Married: Same sex	1%	2.1%	1.1%	0.3%	1.8%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.1%	0.9%
Separated	2.9%	4.7%	1.8%	2.2%	2.5%
Divorced	13.3%	20.3%	7.0%	9.1%	11.2%
Widowed	15.7%	13.5%	-2.2%	6.1%	7.4%

Health

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 (52.7%) 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	30.5%	28.8%	-1.7%	48.4%	-19.6%
Good health	31.7%	23.9%	-7.8%	33.6%	-9.7%
Fair health	21.5%	29.7%	8.2%	12.7%	17.0%
Bad health	13.4%	14.9%	1.5%	4.0%	10.9%
Very bad health	2.8%	2.7%	-0.1%	1.2%	1.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 5JQ this area, 35.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 22.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	40%	35.9%	-4.1%	18.2%	17.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9%	16.1%	7.1%	9.6%	6.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.2%	8.3%	-7.9%	13.4%	-5.1%
Apprenticeship	1.4%	2.6%	1.2%	5.3%	-2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.6%	10.4%	2.8%	16.9%	-6.5%
Degree or Similar	16.7%	22.4%	5.7%	33.8%	-11.4%
Other	9%	4.2%	-4.8%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% 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%	2.3%	2.3%	1.1%	1.2%
Chinese	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	3.6%	3.6%	3.1%	0.5%
Other Asian	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.8%	3.2%	2.4%	2.5%	0.7%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	93.9%	87.4%	-6.5%	81.4%	6.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	0.1%	0.8%
Arab	0.8%	0.5%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.1%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.2% 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	82.9%	87.2%	4.3%	83.2%	4.0%
European Union	10.2%	5%	-5.2%	6.1%	-1.1%
Rest of Europe	1.2%	0.5%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	1.2%	3.2%	2.0%	2.7%	0.5%
Middle East and Asia	4.1%	4.1%	0.0%	5.6%	-1.5%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	80.1%	87.2%	7.1%	83.2%	4.0%
10+ Years	4.1%	7.8%	3.7%	9.8%	-2.0%
5-10 Years	6.9%	2.3%	-4.6%	2.9%	-0.6%
2-5 Years	4.5%	1.4%	-3.1%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	4.5%	1.4%	-3.1%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	63.8%	76.7%	-12.9%
Portugal	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Spain	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Poland	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Central and Western Africa	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Southern Asia	1.8%	1.2%	0.6%
No passport held	29%	13.5%	15.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.7%	37.2%	6.5%
Christian	47.7%	46.2%	1.5%
Buddhist	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Muslim	2.3%	6.5%	-4.2%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Cathedral Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cathedral Street was 254.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.9% lower than the St Peter and the Waterfront average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cathedral Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in St Peter and the Waterfront and the 76th highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 150.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in PL1 5JQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Cathedral Street are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Plymouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Cathedral Street, Plymouth, PL1 5JQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL1 5JQ

Average Price
£160,211

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£160,211

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cathedral Street

Average Price
£164,649

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£164,649

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cathedral Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 Cathedral Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£135,000	2018-08-10	£160,861
25 Cathedral Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£122,500	2014-05-02	£168,267
25 Cathedral Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£128,000	2007-01-12	£160,854

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL1 5JQ

Employment

PL1 5JQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PL1 5JQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	61
Full-Time Employee	39
Long-Term Sick or disabled	27
Looking after home or family	17
Part-Time Employee	16
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	6
Self-Employed	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Manufacturing	8
Construction	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Other	6
Education	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Transport and storage	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	2,964 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	85 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cathedral School of St Mary Cecil Street , Stonehouse PL1 5HW	- not rated	85 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP	- not rated	301 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP	3out of 4	301 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pilgrim Primary School Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ	- not rated	472 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Peter's CofE Secondary School Wyndham Square , PL1 5EG	- not rated	195 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG	3out of 4	541 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP	- not rated	767 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP	3out of 4	767 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Tamar High School Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QW	- not rated	943 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG	- not rated	1,209 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	541 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wolsdon Street School 39 Wolsdon Street , PL1 5EH	- not rated	131 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Dunstan's Abbey School Craigie Drive , The Millfields PL1 3JL	- not rated	339 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Chapel Bridge School 99 Craigie Drive , PL1 3JL	- not rated	339 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN	- not rated	1,074 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA	- not rated	1,091 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nawroz Restaurant	142 King Street	217 yd
Leadworks	170 Rendle Street	262 yd
The Oasis Cafe	28 Manor Street	337 yd
Leandra	19 Frankfort Gate	345 yd
Lisbon Bakery and Restaurant	22 Frankfort Gate	362 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Melbourne	224 Cecil Street	152 yd
The Clarence	31 Clarence Place	323 yd
No 10 Social Club	197 North Road West	329 yd
The Eagle	156 Cornwall Street	423 yd
Popworld	18 Union Street	460 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kings Fry	2 Cecil Street	169 yd
Aryana's Kitchen	99 King Street	203 yd
Cornwall Street Fish Bar	33-35 Market Avenue	373 yd
Super Kebab Pizza	40 Union Street	381 yd
Dillans Kebab	83 Union Street	413 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Grace Connections Mini Market	11 Frankfort Gate	345 yd
Delta	30a Western Approach	356 yd
International Supermarket (SW) Ltd	44 Union Street	390 yd
Aldi	141 Union Street	470 yd
Asia Oriental Stores	94-100 Cornwall Street	539 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Plymouth College Preparatory School CRAIGIE DRIVE	grass pitches	340 yd
Victoria Park Eldad Hill	grass pitches	394 yd
Bodylines Gym 12C 12C SAWREY STREET	health and fitness suite	478 yd
Plymouth Pavilions Ice Rink MILLBAY ROAD	ice rinks, swimming pool	504 yd
Plymouth School Of Creative Arts MILLBAY ROAD		539 yd
Mccaulay'S Health Club (Plymouth) THE CRESCENT	health and fitness suite	559 yd
Club Continental MILLBAY ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	584 yd
Stonehouse Community Gym (Closed) Unit 37 Unit 37 Union Street	health and fitness suite	638 yd
The Gym (Plymouth) DERRYS CROSS	health and fitness suite	675 yd
Le Club At Copthorne Hotel Plymouth (Closed) Armada Way	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	717 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	10.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	5.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	5.3%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	59.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	55 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.