Nelson Avenue, Plymouth, PL1 5RL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL1 5RL 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%

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	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%

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 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%

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.

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Nelson Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Avenue was 93.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% lower than the Stoke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Nelson Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Stoke and the 325th highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,600

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in PL1 5RL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Nelson Avenue are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Plymouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Nelson Avenue, Plymouth, PL1 5RL

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL1 5RL

Average Price
£319,949

Semi-Detached
£342,008

Terraced
£303,016

Detached
£373,860

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Nelson Avenue

Average Price
£288,797

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£288,797

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Nelson AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Nelson Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£300,000	2025-11-26	£297,443
20 Nelson Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£292,000	2025-09-04	£292,839
18 Nelson Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£320,000	2025-07-04	£318,177
15 Nelson Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£340,000	2022-11-01	£355,980
16 Nelson Avenue, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2022-03-18	£355,689

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL1 5RL

Employment

PL1 5RL 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

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	2,354 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stoke Damerel Primary Academy Collingwood Road , Stoke PL1 5PA	3out of 4	137 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stoke Damerel Primary School Collingwood Road , Stoke PL1 5PA	- not rated	137 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Chapel Street , Devonport PL1 4DJ	- not rated	734 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Chapel Street , Devonport PL1 4DJ	3out of 4	734 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
High Street Primary Academy High Street , Stonehouse PL1 3SJ	3out of 4	811 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tamar High School Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QW	- not rated	461 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP	- not rated	492 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP	3out of 4	492 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Devonport Secondary School Park Avenue , PL1 4RL	- not rated	671 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , Devenport PL1 4RL	- not rated	671 yd	University technical college	No	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	283 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	1,428 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Belmont House School Plymouth Youth Hostel , Belmont House PL3 4DW	- not rated	457 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Dunstan's Abbey School Craigie Drive , The Millfields PL1 3JL	- not rated	998 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Chapel Bridge School 99 Craigie Drive , PL1 3JL	- not rated	998 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wolsdon Street School 39 Wolsdon Street , PL1 5EH	- not rated	1,165 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN	- not rated	2,115 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Food Court (Inhouse catering department)	Kings Road	287 yd
The Park Pavillion Cafe	Devonport Park, Fore Street	400 yd
The Stoke Cafe	55 Devonport Road	536 yd
Cafe Indiya	18 Church Street	591 yd
Amigos Coffee	24 Molesworth Road	653 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Lounge Public House	7 Stopford Place	195 yd
The Firkin Scholar	1a Paradise Place, Paradise Road	216 yd
Devonport Services RFC	Rectory Ground, Second Avenue	492 yd
Stoke Bar	72-74 Devonport Road	513 yd
Indian Inn	82 Devonport Road	514 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Chip Stop	31 Waterloo Street	63 yd
Roast 2 U	72-74 Devonport Road	513 yd
Stoke Grill	62 Devonport Road	514 yd
Benbows Chippy	5 Benbow Street	583 yd
Albert Road Kebab and Pizza House	138 Albert Road	626 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative Food	152-158 Albert Road	626 yd
The Co-operative Food	36-40 Devonport Road	639 yd
The Co-operative Food	89 Wilton Street	852 yd
Spar - Wessex Retail	25 St Georges Terrace	887 yd
The Co-operative Food	Old Chapel, Duke Street	917 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stoke Damerel Primary Academy COLLINGWOOD ROAD	grass pitches	174 yd
City College Plymouth (Kings Road Centre) KINGS ROAD		280 yd
Devonport Services Rugby Football Club THE RECTORY	grass pitches	451 yd
York House Health Club (Closed) Stoke Damerel Business Centre Stoke Damerel Business Centre Church Street	health and fitness suite	489 yd
Devonport High School For Boys PARADISE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	505 yd
Stonehouse Creek STONEHOUSE RECREATION GROUND	grass pitches	636 yd
Plymouth Albion Rfc MADDEN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	644 yd
Parkside Community College (Closed) Park Avenue		671 yd
Brickfields Sports Centre MADDEN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	715 yd
Brickfields Recreation Ground DAMEREL CLOSE	grass pitches	727 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	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%

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	59.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	75.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PL1 5RL