Area Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL5 postcode area.

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Population

43,945

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,622 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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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.

home £221,403 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3817
Anti-social behaviour1287
Criminal damage and arson778
Public order516
Other theft425

school Local Schools

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Mary Dean's CofE Primary School

Good334 pupils
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Sir John Hunt Community Sports College

Good833 pupils
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Brook Green Centre for Learning

Outstanding102 pupils
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Mill Ford School

Good121 pupils
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Whitleigh Community Primary School

Good401 pupils
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Riverside Community Primary School

Good493 pupils
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All Saints Church of England Academy

Requires Improvement591 pupils
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Marine Academy Primary

Outstanding509 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Ace Snacks
  • Billy's Cafe
  • Climbing Hangar Plymouth
  • Denzils Pasty Company and Coffee Shop
  • Honeys Coffee
  • + 14 more
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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
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Asia Mini Market
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited
  • Lidl UK GmbH
  • SPAR - Wessex Retail
  • Tesco
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • China Valley
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Dragon Park Take Away
  • Drakes Plaice
  • Food Nation
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • B and M Retail
  • JENI M T COMPANY LTD
  • Friary Mill Bakery
  • Bargain Booze
  • Harvest energy
  • + 30 more