Vauxhall Street is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL4 0ET is located in the St Peter and the Waterfront 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 Vauxhall Street, Plymouth, PL4 0ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 0EJ, PL4 0ER, PL4 0EF, PL4 0EL, PL4 0EW, PL1 2DA, PL4 0EU, PL1 2JL, PL1 2AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL4 0ET has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 49.1% | 49% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50.9% | 51% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 PL4 0ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.4% 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 | 57.6% | 64.4% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 26.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.9% | 18.6% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -25.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 1.9% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 41.3% | 39.2% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 37.3% | 8.8% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 16% | 14.8% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 12.8% | 5.8% | -7.0% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 25.6% | 15.5% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 8.3% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 12.5% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 29.4% | 13.0% | 16.9% | 12.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 26% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.9% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 2.6% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 88.6% | 83.4% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 77.6% | 80.3% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 8.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 8.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.2% | 81.8% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 9.1% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 1.6% | -5.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 5.2% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.8% | 37.2% | 17.6% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vauxhall Street was 156.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.9% higher than the Drake average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Vauxhall Street has the 27th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Drake and the 163rd highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Vauxhall Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-04-07 | £166,884 |
| 33 Vauxhall Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2018-10-17 | £137,392 |
| 37 Vauxhall Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2017-04-04 | £145,343 |
| 35 Vauxhall Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2015-11-27 | £131,308 |
| 37 Vauxhall Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2015-03-13 | £145,859 |
The percentage of student residents living in PL4 0ET area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 2 Beaumont Road , St Jude's PL4 9BE | 4out of 4 | 584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ | 2out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School Citadel Road , PL1 3AY | 4out of 4 | 854 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy Oxford Street , PL1 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Rendle Street , PL1 1TP | - not rated | 983 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,196 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Studio schools | 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 | 2,355 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 | 1,173 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 201 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 521 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 737 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,904 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Flavour | 18 Buckwell Street | 58 yd | |
| Blues Bar & Grill | 8 Parade | 62 yd | |
| Rockets and Rascals | 7 Parade | 62 yd | |
| Jumpin Jacks | 11 Parade | 65 yd | |
| Custom House Plymouth Ltd | The Custom House, 10 Parade | 76 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Crowns | The Three Crowns, 12 Parade | 62 yd | |
| OMG Nightclub | 11 Parade | 83 yd | |
| Gog & Magog | 58-59 Southside Street | 94 yd | |
| Queens Arms | 55 Southside Street | 94 yd | |
| Minerva Inn | 31 Looe Street | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Gardens | 50 Notte Street | 125 yd | |
| Barbican's Grill Shack | 54 Notte Street | 125 yd | |
| The Royal Taste | 49 Notte Street | 125 yd | |
| Favourite Food | 53 Notte Street | 125 yd | |
| Sizzling Grill | 52 Notte Street | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 8 Hoegate Street | 142 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Plymouth Metro, 29-31 New George Street | 461 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer plc | Drake Circus, 1 Cornwall Street | 486 yd | |
| Tesco | St Teresa House, Beaumont Road | 541 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 64-66 Ebrington Street | 554 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club Moativation (Plymouth) ARMADA WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 392 yd |
| Trugym Plymouth Lunar Rise Lunar Rise Exeter Street | health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| The Gym (Plymouth) DERRYS CROSS | health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| Ymca (Plymouth Triangle Centre) (Closed) Cobourg Street | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Tinside Lido PLYMOUTH DOME PLYMOUTH DOME HOE ROAD | swimming pool | 762 yd |
| Nancy Astor Sports Centre DRAKE CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 802 yd |
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane | health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| Mccaulay'S Health Club (Plymouth) THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 849 yd |
| Le Club At Copthorne Hotel Plymouth (Closed) Armada Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 852 yd |
| Hybrid Mma And Fitness Centre CLARE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 875 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 | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 206.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.