Berkeley Cottages is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL1 5QT 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 Berkeley Cottages, Plymouth, PL1 5QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL1 5PX, PL1 5RR, PL1 5RS, PL1 5NZ, PL1 5QS, PL1 5RP, PL1 5AW, PL1 5PP, PL1 5RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL1 5QT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.8% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47% | 48.2% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 35.2% | 38.6% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 38.2% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 15% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.9% | 55.1% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 33.3% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 8.5% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 10.3% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 8.2% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 12.9% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 16% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 37% | 45.1% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.2% | 89.2% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 90.5% | 86.6% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 7% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 4.1% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 85.9% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.3% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Berkeley Cottages was 142.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.8% higher than the Stoke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Berkeley Cottages has the 9th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Stoke and the 185th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Berkeley Cottages, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2020-02-28 | £413,027 |
| 3 Berkeley Cottages, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-01-10 | £403,251 |
| 1 Berkeley Cottages, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2013-08-23 | £509,299 |
| 4 Berkeley Cottages, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £307,450 | 2008-08-22 | £506,903 |
| 2 Berkeley Cottages, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £313,000 | 2003-12-05 | £693,928 |
PL1 5QT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 131 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | 2,273 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 | 23 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Road Primary School Palmerston Street , Stoke PL1 5LL | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Street Primary Academy High Street , Stonehouse PL1 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Chapel Street , Devonport PL1 4DJ | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morice Town Primary Academy Charlotte Street , Devonport PL2 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,026 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 | 462 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 1out of 4 | 753 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 760 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,223 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 384 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 | 1,410 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 | 2,011 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 2,146 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 289 yd | |
| Amigos Coffee | 24 Molesworth Road | 475 yd | |
| The Stoke Cafe | 55 Devonport Road | 529 yd | |
| Cafe Indiya | 18 Church Street | 552 yd | |
| The Park Pavillion Cafe | Devonport Park, Fore Street | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Firkin Scholar | 1a Paradise Place, Paradise Road | 211 yd | |
| The Lounge Public House | 7 Stopford Place | 377 yd | |
| The Millbridge Inn | 23 Molesworth Road | 475 yd | |
| Devonport Services RFC | Rectory Ground, Second Avenue | 478 yd | |
| Stoke Bar | 72-74 Devonport Road | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chip Stop | 31 Waterloo Street | 169 yd | |
| Kings | 26 Molesworth Road | 475 yd | |
| Roast 2 U | 72-74 Devonport Road | 522 yd | |
| Stoke Grill | 62 Devonport Road | 525 yd | |
| The Codmothers | 9 Devonport Road | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 36-40 Devonport Road | 614 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 89 Wilton Street | 666 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 152-158 Albert Road | 785 yd | |
| Spar - Wessex Retail | 25 St Georges Terrace | 908 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | 299 Union Street | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Damerel Primary Academy COLLINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 111 yd |
| City College Plymouth (Kings Road Centre) KINGS ROAD | 358 yd | |
| Devonport High School For Boys PARADISE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Devonport Services Rugby Football Club THE RECTORY | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| York House Health Club (Closed) Stoke Damerel Business Centre Stoke Damerel Business Centre Church Street | health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| Stonehouse Creek STONEHOUSE RECREATION GROUND | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Victoria Park Eldad Hill | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Plymouth Albion Rfc MADDEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Stoke Damerel Community College SOMERSET PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| Brickfields Recreation Ground DAMEREL CLOSE | grass pitches | 804 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.