Herbert Place is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL2 1RU 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 Herbert Place, Plymouth, PL2 1RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL2 1RT, PL2 1RS, PL2 1DE, PL2 1RX, PL2 1EA, PL2 1SA, PL2 1RN, PL2 1DA, PL2 1RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL2 1RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 50.8% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.2% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 1RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.2% 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 | 41% | 56.2% | 15.2% | 37.9% | 18.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 20.9% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -23.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 14.9% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 8% | 4.3% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 41.8% | 38.1% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 34.9% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 17.9% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 8.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 21.3% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.9% | 7.2% | -16.7% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 23% | 6.7% | 13.4% | 9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 7.2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 21.7% | 14.1% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 14.5% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -19.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.6% | 93.6% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 95.7% | 91.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 91.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.3% | 76.7% | -16.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 34.5% | 13.5% | 21.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.7% | 37.2% | 18.5% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Herbert Place was 141.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.6% lower than the Devonport average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Herbert Place has the 28th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Devonport and the 191st highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Herbert Place, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-07-29 | £245,506 |
| 15 Herbert Place, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2024-07-31 | £128,570 |
| 13 Herbert Place, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-07-26 | £242,869 |
| 20A Herbert Place, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £106,450 | 2024-04-19 | £108,747 |
| 20 Herbert Place, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £106,450 | 2024-04-19 | £108,747 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,913 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morice Town Primary Academy Charlotte Street , Devonport PL2 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 65 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Road Primary School College Road , Keyham PL2 1NS | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drake Primary Academy 1 Johnston Terrace Ope , Keyham PL2 2EN | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ford Primary School Cambridge Road , Ford PL2 1PU | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Primary Academy Morice Square , Devonport PL1 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,039 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 | 483 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torpoint Community College Trevol Road , PL11 2NH | 3out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,203 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 | 2,449 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 | 2,873 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 2,946 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 3,125 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | 3out of 4 | 3,165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pop In Chicken | 182 Albert Road | 259 yd | |
| The Big Breakfast | 184 Albert Road | 259 yd | |
| The Hatch Cafe | 178 Albert Road | 263 yd | |
| DJ's Cafe | 246 Albert Road | 319 yd | |
| UTC (University Technical College) | University Commercail Services Plymouth, Park Avenue | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Herbert | 1 Herbert Street | 113 yd | |
| Queens Dock | Queens Dock, 57 Charlotte Street | 253 yd | |
| Keyham Vaults | 222 Albert Road | 319 yd | |
| Avondale Arms | 206 Keyham Road | 424 yd | |
| St Levan Inn | 251 St Levan Road | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Duck | 174 Albert Road | 259 yd | |
| Albert Road Kebab and Pizza House | 138 Albert Road | 296 yd | |
| Gurkhas Kitchen | 236 Albert Road | 319 yd | |
| Indus Indian Takeaway | 248 Albert Road | 319 yd | |
| Pasley Takeaway | 58 Pasley Street | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 152-158 Albert Road | 296 yd | |
| Spar - Wessex Retail | 25 St Georges Terrace | 719 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 36-40 Devonport Road | 850 yd | |
| Iceland | 9-11 Marlborough Street | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wyvern Centre Sports Field HERBERT PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 33 yd |
| Parkside Community College (Closed) Park Avenue | 394 yd | |
| Keyham Sports Ground SALTASH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Devonport Park Park Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 602 yd |
| City College Plymouth (Goschen Centre) (Closed) Goschen Centre Goschen Centre Saltash Road | 639 yd | |
| York House Health Club (Closed) Stoke Damerel Business Centre Stoke Damerel Business Centre Church Street | health and fitness suite | 832 yd |
| Stoke Damerel Primary Academy COLLINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| City College Plymouth (Kings Road Centre) KINGS ROAD | 1,091 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 153.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.