Living in Plymouth
Plymouth is a city in South West (England), United Kingdom, home to 263,070 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 4%, #14 of 354), digital natives (top 15%, #55 of 368), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 24%, #90 of 388).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Plymouth
- The English Channel is 2 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 01 min and sets around 16:15; in late June it sets around 21:31.
How Plymouth ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In South West (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 55 | #173 of 378 | #15 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income household | 65 | #151 of 387 | #2 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income family | 61 | #105 of 378 | #5 of 28 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #110 of 378 | #8 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #224 of 378 | #23 of 28 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 48 | #259 of 378 | #26 of 28 | Map |
| Early retiree | 56 | #283 of 387 | #25 of 28 | Map |
| Single professional | 56 | #210 of 368 | #19 of 26 | Map |
| Young professional | 59 | #199 of 367 | #16 of 26 | Map |
| DINKS | 54 | #217 of 362 | #22 of 25 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #103 of 387 | #3 of 28 | Map |
| Commuter | 70 | #246 of 368 | #18 of 26 | Map |
| Car-free household | 70 | #163 of 361 | #13 of 25 | Map |
| Student | 80 | #14 of 354 | #2 of 24 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 68 | #121 of 378 | #2 of 28 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 61 | #135 of 388 | #2 of 29 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 58 | #141 of 363 | #12 of 25 | Map |
| Expat professional | 47 | #264 of 387 | #22 of 28 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 33 | #256 of 378 | #26 of 28 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 32 | #318 of 388 | #27 of 29 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 48 | #90 of 388 | #8 of 29 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 39 | #269 of 388 | #23 of 29 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 53 | #166 of 388 | #9 of 29 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 57 | #218 of 388 | #16 of 29 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #298 of 388 | #24 of 29 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #115 of 209 | #8 of 21 | Map |
| Business owner | 52 | #249 of 388 | #12 of 29 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #55 of 368 | #3 of 26 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- South Hams 21 km
- West Devon 26 km
- Torbay 42 km
- Teignbridge 44 km
- Exeter 57 km
- Cornwall 60 km
- Torridge 67 km
- East Devon 68 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.