Fleet Street is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL2 2BX 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 Fleet Street, Plymouth, PL2 2BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL2 2BP, PL2 2BY, PL2 2DF, PL2 2DG, PL2 2BB, PL2 2DQ, PL2 2BU, PL2 2DA, PL2 2BR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL2 2BX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 50% | 47.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 50% | 52.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 41.9% | 41.8% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 39% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 12.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 42.7% | 44.5% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 34.7% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 10.9% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 8.8% | 6.0% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 17.8% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 13.1% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 10.8% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 11.3% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 22.5% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 22.5% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| White | 98.4% | 85.5% | -12.9% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
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 | 94% | 86.6% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 86.6% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.3% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fleet Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Devonport average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Fleet Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2025-07-25 | £149,268 |
| 16 Fleet Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £168,500 | 2025-03-21 | £170,804 |
| 1 Fleet Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2024-08-30 | £189,776 |
| 49 Fleet Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2024-08-16 | £143,642 |
| 25 Fleet Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-12-16 | £195,461 |
PL2 2BX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School Renown Street , Keyham PL2 2DE | 3out of 4 | 308 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drake Primary Academy 1 Johnston Terrace Ope , Keyham PL2 2EN | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Mill Community Primary Academy Ferndale Road , PL2 2EL | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Road Primary School College Road , Keyham PL2 1NS | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ford Primary School Cambridge Road , Ford PL2 1PU | 3out of 4 | 1,140 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 | 1,742 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE | 1out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,383 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 | 3,510 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 | 1,773 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | 3out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY | 3out of 4 | 3,280 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 3,427 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 3,431 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 1 | Hms Drake, Saltash Road | 109 yd | |
| Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 2 | Hms Drake, Saltash Road | 109 yd | |
| Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 3 | Hms Drake, Saltash Road | 109 yd | |
| Cafe Hero | Hms Drake Endeavour Building, Saltash Road | 109 yd | |
| Olympus | Cambridge Road | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Arms | 190-192 Saltash Road | 224 yd | |
| St Johnston Sports & Social Club | 154-156 Saltash Road | 376 yd | |
| Keyham Barton Conservative Clu | 42-44 Station Road | 690 yd | |
| Weston Mill Oak Villa Association | Oak Villa Social Club, Ferndale Road | 724 yd | |
| Weston Mill Pub | 57 Bridwell Road | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa's Kitchen | 4 Fleet Street | 6 yd | |
| Christy's Takeaway | 216 Saltash Road | 132 yd | |
| Weston Mill Chinese | 392 Wolseley Road | 537 yd | |
| Yummy House | 233 Wolseley Road | 851 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 4 Saltash Road | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | Henderson Place | 940 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Supermarket | Wolseley Close | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wyvern Centre | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 385 yd |
| North Down Playing Field North Down Crescent | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Weston Mill Community Primary Academy Ferndale Road | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| City College Plymouth (Goschen Centre) (Closed) Goschen Centre Goschen Centre Saltash Road | 690 yd | |
| Weston Mill Oak Villa FERNDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Keyham Sports Ground SALTASH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 844 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 | 162.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.