First Avenue is in Stoke, Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL1 5QF is located in the Stoke 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 First Avenue, Stoke, Plymouth, PL1 5QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL1 5QD, PL1 5PZ, PL1 5QA, PL1 5QB, PL1 5QU, PL1 3SP, PL1 3ST, PL1 5QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL1 5QF is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 47% | 45.8% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 53% | 54.2% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 5QF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% 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 | 46.6% | 52.1% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 31.7% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11.6% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 47.8% | 40% | -7.8% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 35.9% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 16.9% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 17.1% | 21% | 3.9% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 7.4% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 14% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 13.6% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 36.2% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.2% | 89.5% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 88.5% | 88.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 88.5% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 0.7% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around First Avenue was 372.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.0% higher than the St Peter and the Waterfront average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
First Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in St Peter and the Waterfront and the 39th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 167.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 First Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-09-12 | £175,000 |
| 3 First Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2018-02-28 | £236,785 |
| 7 First Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £145,500 | 2014-01-31 | £232,352 |
| 14 First Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2013-12-12 | £212,428 |
| 3 First Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2013-04-12 | £250,238 |
PL1 5QF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Other | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Education | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Damerel Primary School Collingwood Road , Stoke PL1 5PA | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Street Primary Academy High Street , Stonehouse PL1 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Chapel Street , Devonport PL1 4DJ | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Road Primary School Palmerston Street , Stoke PL1 5LL | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Wise Community Primary School James Street , Devonport PL1 4LA | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 395 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 1out of 4 | 904 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 2,461 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 131 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 | 1,164 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 | 2,121 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 2,254 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,669 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Court (Inhouse catering department) | Kings Road | 192 yd | |
| Princess Yachts Staff Canteen 2 | 2 Newport Street | 433 yd | |
| Aramark @ Princess Yachts Newport St | 2 Newport Street | 433 yd | |
| The Park Pavillion Cafe | Devonport Park, Fore Street | 463 yd | |
| Plymouth Albion RFC | 25 Damerel Close | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport Services RFC | Rectory Ground, Second Avenue | 17 yd | |
| The Firkin Scholar | 1a Paradise Place, Paradise Road | 272 yd | |
| The Royal | 99 Edgcumbe Street | 459 yd | |
| The Office | 39 High Street | 481 yd | |
| The Millbridge Inn | 23 Molesworth Road | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chip Stop | 31 Waterloo Street | 416 yd | |
| Kings | 26 Molesworth Road | 593 yd | |
| Mystic Pizza | 2 George Street | 718 yd | |
| Jaws | 10 Cumberland Street | 757 yd | |
| Aryana's Kitchen | 99 King Street | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | 299 Union Street | 661 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Old Chapel, Duke Street | 718 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 89 Wilton Street | 883 yd | |
| Aldi | 141 Union Street | 927 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 152-158 Albert Road | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Devonport Services Rugby Football Club THE RECTORY | grass pitches | 86 yd |
| Stonehouse Creek STONEHOUSE RECREATION GROUND | grass pitches | 158 yd |
| City College Plymouth (Kings Road Centre) KINGS ROAD | 244 yd | |
| Devonport High School For Boys PARADISE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Brickfields Recreation Ground DAMEREL CLOSE | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Plymouth Albion Rfc MADDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Brickfields Sports Centre MADDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 493 yd |
| Stoke Damerel Primary Academy COLLINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Mount Wise DISCOVERY ROAD | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Stonehouse Community Gym (Closed) Unit 37 Unit 37 Union Street | health and fitness suite | 711 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 | 202.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.