Evelyn Street, Plymouth, PL5 1QB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL5 1QB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	51.6%	1.6%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	50%	48.4%	-1.6%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

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	27.3%	34.1%	6.8%	37.9%	-3.8%
Married: Opposite sex	39.5%	30.2%	-9.3%	44.2%	-14.0%
Separated	3.4%	5.4%	2.0%	2.2%	3.2%
Divorced	18%	22.9%	4.9%	9.1%	13.8%
Widowed	11.7%	7.3%	-4.4%	6.1%	1.2%

Health

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	31.9%	33.6%	1.7%	48.4%	-14.8%
Good health	26.6%	31.6%	5.0%	33.6%	-2.0%
Fair health	25.8%	19.3%	-6.5%	12.7%	6.6%
Bad health	12.1%	12.7%	0.6%	4.0%	8.7%
Very bad health	3.6%	2.9%	-0.7%	1.2%	1.7%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around PL5 1QB this area, 34.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	47.3%	34.7%	-12.6%	18.2%	16.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	13.4%	2.2%	9.6%	3.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.5%	11.9%	-6.6%	13.4%	-1.5%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	6.9%	2.0%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	14.9%	5.6%	16.9%	-2.0%
Degree or Similar	6.8%	15.8%	9.0%	33.8%	-18.0%
Other	2%	2.5%	0.5%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.7%	0.9%
Other Asian	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.2%	95.1%	-4.1%	81.4%	13.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.7% 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	98.4%	96.7%	-1.7%	83.2%	13.5%
European Union	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	6.1%	-4.5%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.6%	1.6%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	96.7%	-1.3%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	9.8%	-8.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2%	0.4%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.1%	76.7%	-11.6%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
South-East Asia	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
No passport held	32.8%	13.5%	19.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.5%	37.2%	10.3%
Christian	46.7%	46.2%	0.5%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Evelyn Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Evelyn Street was 340.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 297.4% higher than the Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Evelyn Street has the highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Ham and the 45th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 177.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,200

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in PL5 1QB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Evelyn Street are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Plymouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Evelyn Street, Plymouth, PL5 1QB

Estimated Average Property Prices for PL5 1QB

Average Price
£167,728

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£189,010

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£103,880

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Evelyn Street

Average Price
£189,952

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£208,467

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£115,892

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Evelyn Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Evelyn Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£173,000	2025-08-21	£171,349
9 Evelyn Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£195,000	2025-07-29	£191,495
Ground Floor And Basement Flat 45 Evelyn Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£134,000	2023-09-22	£137,174
First Floor Flat 45 Evelyn Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£60,000	2023-09-22	£61,421
9 Evelyn Street, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2023-07-28	£170,338

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PL5 1QB

Employment

PL5 1QB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Retired	53
Full-Time Employee	47
Long-Term Sick or disabled	31
Part-Time Employee	25
Looking after home or family	14
Other	10
Self-Employed	10
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Human health and social work activities	9
Construction	8
Transport and storage	7
Education	7
Other	5
Manufacturing	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	2,012 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School Pemros Road , St Budeaux PL5 1NE	3out of 4	352 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Victoria Road Primary Trelawney Avenue , St Budeaux PL5 1RH	3out of 4	371 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Marine Academy Primary Trevithick Road , St. Budeaux PL5 2AF	4out of 4	701 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Plaistow Hill Infant and Nursery School Roman Way , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2DT	3out of 4	829 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Budeaux Foundation CofE (Aided) Junior School Priestley Avenue , Higher Saint Budeaux PL5 2DW	3out of 4	943 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF	- not rated	854 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE	1out of 4	2,320 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Saltash Community School Wearde Road , PL12 4AY	2out of 4	2,660 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL	3out of 4	3,150 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL	1out of 4	3,548 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG	- not rated	4,177 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG	- not rated	5,234 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF	3out of 4	561 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL	- not rated	1,018 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY	3out of 4	1,905 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ	4out of 4	2,727 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fountain Head House School - Saltash The Saltash Campus , Church Road PL12 4AE	- not rated	3,125 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Salad and Sarnies	97 Victoria Road	144 yd
Billy's Cafe	William Sutton Memorial Hall, 6 Shelley Way	183 yd
Honeys Coffee	644 Wolseley Road	402 yd
The Square Table Cafe	632 Wolseley Road	430 yd
Taste Of India	2 Barne Road	598 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Queen Victoria Masonic Hall	76 Victoria Road	102 yd
Cornwall Gates Sports Bar	74 Normandy Way	380 yd
St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd	St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd, Wolseley Road	609 yd
Kings Tamerton Community Centre (Social side)	Social Club, Newton Avenue	763 yd
Weston Mill Pub	57 Bridwell Road	906 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
China Valley	95 Victoria Road	139 yd
Selekt Chicken	105 Victoria Road	139 yd
Kenny Kuet	9 Pemros Road	381 yd
Pizza Hut	642 Wolseley Road	430 yd
Domino's Pizza	616 Wolseley Road	430 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asia Mini Market	107 Victoria Road	134 yd
The Co-operative Food	2 Victoria Road	373 yd
Lidl UK GmbH	St Budeaux Car Park, Wolseley Road	430 yd
SPAR - Wessex Retail	Tamar View Complex, 171 Poole Park Road	1,063 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Pauls Catholic Primary School PEMROS ROAD	grass pitches	325 yd
St Budeaux Tennis Club ST BUDEAUX TENNIS COURTS ST BUDEAUX TENNIS COURTS VERNA ROAD	tennis courts	342 yd
Mount Tamar School ROW LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	503 yd
Marine Academy Plymouth TREVITHICK ROAD	grass pitches	773 yd
St. Budeaux Foundation Junior School PRIESTLEY AVENUE	grass pitches	943 yd
The Parkway ERNESETTLE LANE	grass pitches	1,053 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	61.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	151.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of PL5 1QB