Anson Place is in Stoke, Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL2 1ED is located in the Devonport 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 Anson Place, Stoke, Plymouth, PL2 1ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL2 1EB, PL2 1DP, PL2 1DZ, PL2 1EF, PL2 1EE, PL2 1EA, PL2 1RR, PL2 1DY, PL2 1JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL2 1ED has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents 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 | 53.8% | 49.3% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 46.2% | 50.7% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 PL2 1ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 47.5% | 45.8% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 30.7% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 16% | 17.6% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 46.9% | 51.4% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 31.5% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 13.3% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 14.3% | 10.5% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10.1% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 18.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 19.7% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 32.8% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.5% | 96.2% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96% | 93.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 93.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.2% | 37.2% | 18.0% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anson Place was 71.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.9% lower than the Devonport average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anson Place has the 24th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Devonport and the 404th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Anson Place, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2023-05-04 | £184,937 |
| 4 Anson Place, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-04-13 | £180,387 |
| 4 Anson Place, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-12-15 | £193,475 |
| 5 Anson Place, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-10-13 | £168,586 |
| 4 Anson Place, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2016-11-17 | £156,063 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 1,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Road Primary School College Road , Keyham PL2 1NS | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morice Town Primary Academy Charlotte Street , Devonport PL2 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 266 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ford Primary School Cambridge Road , Ford PL2 1PU | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drake Primary Academy 1 Johnston Terrace Ope , Keyham PL2 2EN | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Primary School Collingwood Road , Stoke PL1 5PA | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 1out of 4 | 558 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,198 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 | 1,164 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 | 2,359 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 | 2,761 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL | - not rated | 2,914 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 2,950 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | 3out of 4 | 3,089 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hatch Cafe | 178 Albert Road | 375 yd | |
| Pop In Chicken | 182 Albert Road | 384 yd | |
| The Big Breakfast | 184 Albert Road | 384 yd | |
| UTC (University Technical College) | University Commercail Services Plymouth, Park Avenue | 505 yd | |
| DJ's Cafe | 246 Albert Road | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Levan Inn | 251 St Levan Road | 241 yd | |
| The Herbert | 1 Herbert Street | 264 yd | |
| The Ford Inn | Ford Hotel, 155 Alexandra Road | 392 yd | |
| Queens Dock | Queens Dock, 57 Charlotte Street | 405 yd | |
| Keyham Vaults | 222 Albert Road | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasley Takeaway | 58 Pasley Street | 132 yd | |
| Benbows Chippy | 5 Benbow Street | 251 yd | |
| Royal China | 260 St Levan Road | 308 yd | |
| Albert Road Kebab and Pizza House | 138 Albert Road | 331 yd | |
| Crispy Duck | 174 Albert Road | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 152-158 Albert Road | 331 yd | |
| Spar - Wessex Retail | 25 St Georges Terrace | 491 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 36-40 Devonport Road | 642 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Supermarket | Wolseley Close | 914 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Henderson Place | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wyvern Centre Sports Field HERBERT PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 253 yd |
| Parkside Community College (Closed) Park Avenue | 506 yd | |
| Keyham Sports Ground SALTASH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 576 yd |
| York House Health Club (Closed) Stoke Damerel Business Centre Stoke Damerel Business Centre Church Street | health and fitness suite | 648 yd |
| City College Plymouth (Goschen Centre) (Closed) Goschen Centre Goschen Centre Saltash Road | 696 yd | |
| Devonport Park Park Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 750 yd |
| Stoke Damerel Primary Academy COLLINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| North Down Playing Field North Down Crescent | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| City College Plymouth (Kings Road Centre) KINGS ROAD | 1,058 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.