PL5 is a postcode district in Plymouth, South West, covering 904 active and 198 retired postcodes.
The largest share of PL5 (15%) is characterised by a working-class rental area — manual workers, tight budgets, affordable homes, alongside a traditional working-class terrace area — affordable but economically pressured (11%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes PL5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in PL5 are around £221k, up 18.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PL5 at 187 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PL5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
PL5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL5 postcode area.
43,945
41
£ 36,622 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 41, PL5 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £221k. Property prices are trending up 18.2% year-on-year.
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Demographic Deep-Dive
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Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Mary Dean's CofE Primary School
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Brook Green Centre for Learning
Mill Ford School
Whitleigh Community Primary School
Riverside Community Primary School
All Saints Church of England Academy
Marine Academy Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Cornwall Gates Sports Bar
- Ferry House Inn
- Kings Tamerton Community Centre (Social side)
- Parkway Sports & Social Club
- Queen Victoria Masonic Hall
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Bounce Playzone
- The Square Table Cafe
- Ace Snacks
- Billy's Cafe
- Climbing Hangar Plymouth
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Asia Mini Market
- Lidl Great Britain Limited
- Lidl UK GmbH
- SPAR - Wessex Retail
- Tesco
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- China Valley
- Domino's Pizza
- Dragon Park Take Away
- Drakes Plaice
- Food Nation
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- B and M Retail
- JENI M T COMPANY LTD
- Friary Mill Bakery
- Bargain Booze
- Harvest energy
- + 30 more
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