Holborn Street is in Plymouth and in City Of Plymouth district. PL4 0NN is located in the Sutton and Mount Gould 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 Holborn Street, Plymouth, PL4 0NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 0NQ, PL4 0NL, PL4 0NH, PL4 0NZ, PL4 0NG, PL4 0JJ, PL4 0NY, PL4 9HT, PL4 0JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL4 0NN is primarily male, with 58.7% 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% | 41.3% | -8.5% | 51.0% | -9.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 58.7% | 8.5% | 49.0% | 9.7% |
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 0NN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54% 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 | 60.7% | 54% | -6.7% | 37.9% | 16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.6% | 30.4% | 5.8% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 54.1% | 49.3% | -4.8% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 30.3% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 13.5% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.7% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 15.3% | 18.7% | 3.4% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 9.3% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 11.4% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.8% | 21.6% | -3.2% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 31% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.5% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 84% | 80.8% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 74.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 74.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 8.7% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77% | 74.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 10.8% | 6.4% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 8.9% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 3.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 2.6% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holborn Street was 259.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.9% higher than the Drake average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holborn Street has the 23rd highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Drake and the 72nd highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Holborn Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2009-09-04 | £335,062 |
| 7 - 9 Holborn Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2006-01-18 | £320,065 |
PL4 0NN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PL4 0NN 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.
The percentage of student residents living in PL4 0NN 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 | 160 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4,292 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 5,314 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 | 363 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Road Primary School Salisbury Road , PL4 8QZ | 2out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Primary School Mount Street , Greenbank PL4 8NZ | 2out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Rock Primary School Embankment Road , PL4 9JF | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Vale Primary School Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7HW | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,238 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 4out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Community College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 2,772 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 2,775 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 | 3,117 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 | 1,985 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 | 648 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College of Art Tavistock Place , PL4 8AT | - not rated | 841 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,915 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boon Tong Dha | 186 Exeter Street | 34 yd | |
| Bonnie's Brunch | The Business Centre, 2 Cattedown Road | 201 yd | |
| Costa | Friary Park, Unit 1 D Exeter Street | 225 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa | 1 Friary Park, Exeter Street | 285 yd | |
| Bella Italia Plymouth also t/a Supa Nonna | Barbican Leisure Park, 12a Barbican Approach | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockyers Quay Cookhouse and Pub | 1 Lockyers Quay | 295 yd | |
| Grenville Hotel | 82-84 Grenville Road | 498 yd | |
| Woodside | Woodside Inn, Gasking Street | 573 yd | |
| Plaza Snooker Club | 36 Bretonside | 589 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 21 Bretonside | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Place | 204 Exeter Street | 62 yd | |
| Silver Bird | 198 Exeter Street | 62 yd | |
| East End Fish & Chip Takeaway | 168 Exeter Street | 92 yd | |
| Embankment Kebab & Pizza | 76 Embankment Road | 489 yd | |
| China Express | 96 Embankment Road | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Food Store | 7-9 Holborn Street | 15 yd | |
| K W Foods | 5-7 Brunswick Road | 82 yd | |
| Mini Deli | 56 Embankment Road | 494 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 40 Embankment Road | 494 yd | |
| Kushiara Foods | 80 Embankment Road | 494 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Mma And Fitness Centre CLARE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 208 yd |
| Astor Park Cattedown Road | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Plymouth) BARBICAN APPROACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 417 yd |
| Trugym Plymouth Lunar Rise Lunar Rise Exeter Street | health and fitness suite | 620 yd |
| Crossfit Plymouth UNIT 71 UNIT 71 FARADAY ROAD | 832 yd | |
| Plymouth Performance Gym UNIT 34-35 UNIT 34-35 FARADAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 931 yd |
| Extreme Fitness (Closed) Unit 101/103 Unit 101/103 Faraday Road | health and fitness suite | 934 yd |
| Tothill Park CARMARTHEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 942 yd |
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane | health and fitness suite | 966 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 33.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.