York Terrace is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL2 1LR 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 York Terrace, Plymouth, PL2 1LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL2 1LS, PL2 1LT, PL2 1LW, PL2 1PA, PL2 1LU, PL2 1JZ, PL2 1NJ, PL2 1NS, PL2 1JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL2 1LR is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 49.8% | 46.8% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 53.2% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 PL2 1LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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 | 47.1% | 47.3% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 30.3% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 21.6% | 15.8% | -5.8% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 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 | 46.6% | 39.9% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 35.3% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 11% | 17.6% | 6.6% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 19.4% | 19.6% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 11.3% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 9.6% | -11.1% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 20.4% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 27.9% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3.3% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| White | 90.5% | 84.4% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 87.3% | 84.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 84.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.6% | 37.2% | 17.4% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Terrace was 140.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.8% lower than the Devonport average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
York Terrace has the 29th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Devonport and the 192nd highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 York Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-01-13 | £186,653 |
| 6 York Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2024-09-09 | £155,803 |
| 2 York Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-08-03 | £201,364 |
| 3 York Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2019-09-12 | £177,252 |
| 7 York Terrace, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2017-03-17 | £164,942 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,368 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 | 181 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drake Primary Academy 1 Johnston Terrace Ope , Keyham PL2 2EN | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ford Primary School Cambridge Road , Ford PL2 1PU | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School Renown Street , Keyham PL2 2DE | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morice Town Primary Academy Charlotte Street , Devonport PL2 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 969 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,988 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 | 1,539 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 | 2,666 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL | - not rated | 2,596 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | 3out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 2,879 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,898 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 3,097 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus | Cambridge Road | 438 yd | |
| The Hatch Cafe | 178 Albert Road | 774 yd | |
| Pop In Chicken | 182 Albert Road | 778 yd | |
| The Big Breakfast | 184 Albert Road | 778 yd | |
| The Stoke Cafe | 55 Devonport Road | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ford Inn | Ford Hotel, 155 Alexandra Road | 135 yd | |
| Keyham Barton Conservative Clu | 42-44 Station Road | 164 yd | |
| St Levan Inn | 251 St Levan Road | 192 yd | |
| The Herbert | 1 Herbert Street | 487 yd | |
| Queens Dock | Queens Dock, 57 Charlotte Street | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal China | 260 St Levan Road | 186 yd | |
| Pasley Takeaway | 58 Pasley Street | 374 yd | |
| Chen’s Chinese Fish & Chips | 160 St Levan Road | 453 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 4 Saltash Road | 540 yd | |
| Golden China | 204 Keyham Road | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar - Wessex Retail | 25 St Georges Terrace | 482 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Supermarket | Wolseley Close | 629 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Henderson Place | 635 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 152-158 Albert Road | 743 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 36-40 Devonport Road | 788 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keyham Sports Ground SALTASH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 499 yd |
| City College Plymouth (Goschen Centre) (Closed) Goschen Centre Goschen Centre Saltash Road | 520 yd | |
| Wyvern Centre Sports Field HERBERT PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 550 yd |
| North Down Playing Field North Down Crescent | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| York House Health Club (Closed) Stoke Damerel Business Centre Stoke Damerel Business Centre Church Street | health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| Parkside Community College (Closed) Park Avenue | 909 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 | 178.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.