Neswick Street Ope is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL1 5LA 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 Neswick Street Ope, Plymouth, PL1 5LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL1 5JN, PL1 5JZ, PL1 5JL, PL1 5EY, PL1 5JW, PL1 5EG, PL1 5JT, PL1 5ET, PL1 5JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL1 5LA is primarily male, with 57.1% 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 | 44% | 42.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -8.1% |
| Male | 56% | 57.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 8.1% |
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 5LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 50.2% | 51.4% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.5% | 23.3% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 21.1% | 17.3% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 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 | 43.4% | 42.7% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 30.3% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 17.3% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 7.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 37% | 22% | -15.0% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 12.7% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 11% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 17.6% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 26.5% | 15.0% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 10.1% | 3.7% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.4% | 85.3% | -9.1% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 76.5% 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 | 80.8% | 76.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 13.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 76.9% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 14.6% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 3.6% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.9% | 76.7% | -24.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 31% | 13.5% | 17.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Neswick Street Ope was 178.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.8% lower than the St Peter and the Waterfront average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Neswick Street Ope has the 22nd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Peter and the Waterfront and the 133rd highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neswick Cottage Neswick Street Ope, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2002-10-28 | £190,768 |
| Neswick Cottage Neswick Street Ope, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £29,000 | 2001-05-24 | £115,777 |
| Neswick Cottage Neswick Street Ope, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £30,950 | 1998-11-24 | £163,909 |
| Neswick Cottage Neswick Street Ope, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £15,000 | 1998-06-12 | £80,674 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,889 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 | 279 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP | - not rated | 424 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Road Primary School Palmerston Street , Stoke PL1 5LL | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Street Primary Academy High Street , Stonehouse PL1 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 571 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 1out of 4 | 1,722 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 | 1,009 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 | 550 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 | 1,249 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,954 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 | 198 yd | |
| The Oasis Cafe | 28 Manor Street | 229 yd | |
| Nawroz Restaurant | 142 King Street | 303 yd | |
| Union Place Cafe | 1 Union Place | 315 yd | |
| Cawfee | Ground Floor Cafe, 104 Union Street | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clarence | 31 Clarence Place | 198 yd | |
| The Melbourne | 224 Cecil Street | 260 yd | |
| No 10 Social Club | 197 North Road West | 444 yd | |
| Popworld | 18 Union Street | 501 yd | |
| The Office | 39 High Street | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aryana's Kitchen | 99 King Street | 108 yd | |
| Kings Fry | 2 Cecil Street | 273 yd | |
| Dillans Kebab | 83 Union Street | 356 yd | |
| Wing City | 115 Union Street | 356 yd | |
| Super Kebab Pizza | 40 Union Street | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 141 Union Street | 374 yd | |
| International Supermarket (SW) Ltd | 44 Union Street | 379 yd | |
| Delta | 30a Western Approach | 433 yd | |
| Grace Connections Mini Market | 11 Frankfort Gate | 445 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | 299 Union Street | 470 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth College Preparatory School CRAIGIE DRIVE | grass pitches | 212 yd |
| Victoria Park Eldad Hill | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Bodylines Gym 12C 12C SAWREY STREET | health and fitness suite | 407 yd |
| Plymouth School Of Creative Arts MILLBAY ROAD | 467 yd | |
| Plymouth Pavilions Ice Rink MILLBAY ROAD | ice rinks, swimming pool | 503 yd |
| Stonehouse Community Gym (Closed) Unit 37 Unit 37 Union Street | health and fitness suite | 514 yd |
| Mccaulay'S Health Club (Plymouth) THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Club Continental MILLBAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 587 yd |
| Devonport High School For Boys PARADISE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 665 yd |
| The Gym (Plymouth) DERRYS CROSS | health and fitness suite | 726 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.