Keat Street is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL2 1SB 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 Keat Street, Plymouth, PL2 1SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL2 1SQ, PL2 1SA, PL2 1RX, PL2 1SD, PL2 1RJ, PL2 1RL, PL2 1JQ, PL2 1RQ, PL2 1RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL2 1SB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 1SB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61% 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 | 57% | 61% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 23.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.3% | 18.7% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -25.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 12.9% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 44.2% | 39.7% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 32% | 32.1% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 16% | 16.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 8.9% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 21.2% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.7% | 13.7% | -11.0% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 15.8% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 16.2% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 20.7% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 6% | 5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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 | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.7% | 92.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 95.3% | 88.3% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 88.3% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.3% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.6% | 76.7% | -21.1% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 38.3% | 13.5% | 24.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.1% | 37.2% | 20.9% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Keat Street was 202.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% higher than the Devonport average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Keat Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Devonport and the 107th highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Keat Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-09-07 | £86,576 |
| 92 Keat Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2021-08-02 | £54,281 |
| 92 Keat Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2017-01-16 | £96,118 |
| 8 Keat Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,500 | 2012-05-04 | £94,431 |
| 90 Keat Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,500 | 2011-04-28 | £94,926 |
PL2 1SB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 1,802 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 | 176 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morice Town Primary School Charlotte Street , Devonport PL2 1RJ | - not rated | 176 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Road Primary School College Road , Keyham PL2 1NS | 3out of 4 | 284 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drake Primary Academy 1 Johnston Terrace Ope , Keyham PL2 2EN | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drake Primary School 1 Johnston Terrace Ope , Keyham PL2 2EN | - not rated | 792 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport Secondary School Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | - not rated | 579 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , Devenport PL1 4RL | - not rated | 579 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community Technology College Park Avenue , Devonport PL1 4RL | - not rated | 579 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Tamerton School Trevithick Road , Budeaux PL2 2AF | - not rated | 891 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,268 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,494 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont House School Plymouth Youth Hostel , Belmont House PL3 4DW | - not rated | 922 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Abbey School Craigie Drive , The Millfields PL1 3JL | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chapel Bridge School 99 Craigie Drive , PL1 3JL | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolsdon Street School 39 Wolsdon Street , PL1 5EH | - not rated | 2,151 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL | - not rated | 2,801 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 444 yd | |
| The Big Breakfast | 184 Albert Road | 444 yd | |
| The Hatch Cafe | 178 Albert Road | 448 yd | |
| DJ's Cafe | 246 Albert Road | 472 yd | |
| UTC (University Technical College) | University Commercail Services Plymouth, Park Avenue | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Herbert | 1 Herbert Street | 80 yd | |
| Queens Dock | Queens Dock, 57 Charlotte Street | 138 yd | |
| Avondale Arms | 206 Keyham Road | 276 yd | |
| St Levan Inn | 251 St Levan Road | 358 yd | |
| Keyham Vaults | 222 Albert Road | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal China | 260 St Levan Road | 235 yd | |
| Golden China | 204 Keyham Road | 276 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 4 Saltash Road | 320 yd | |
| Pasley Takeaway | 58 Pasley Street | 380 yd | |
| Crispy Duck | 174 Albert Road | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 152-158 Albert Road | 474 yd | |
| Spar - Wessex Retail | 25 St Georges Terrace | 713 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 36-40 Devonport Road | 910 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Supermarket | Wolseley Close | 1,033 yd | |
| Iceland | 9-11 Marlborough Street | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wyvern Centre Sports Field HERBERT PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 168 yd |
| Keyham Sports Ground SALTASH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 318 yd |
| City College Plymouth (Goschen Centre) (Closed) Goschen Centre Goschen Centre Saltash Road | 460 yd | |
| Parkside Community College (Closed) Park Avenue | 579 yd | |
| Devonport Park Park Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 774 yd |
| York House Health Club (Closed) Stoke Damerel Business Centre Stoke Damerel Business Centre Church Street | health and fitness suite | 921 yd |
| North Down Playing Field North Down Crescent | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 133.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.