PL6 is a postcode district in South Hams, South West, covering 1014 active and 219 retired postcodes.
The largest share of PL6 (21%) is characterised by a hard-pressed area of rented terraces — affordable, but with higher deprivation, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (12%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes PL6 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in PL6 are around £294k, up 14.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PL6 at 129 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 43 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 PL6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
PL6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL6 postcode area.
43,489
43
£ 39,713 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL6's 68% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £294k. Property prices are trending up 14.6% year-on-year.
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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
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school Local Schools
Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School
Woodlands School
Cann Bridge School
Tor Bridge High
Widewell Primary Academy
Eggbuckland Community College
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ibis Hotel
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Plymouth Argaum R.F.C.
- Crownhill Family Centre
- Falstaff
- Jack Rabbit
- Manadon Masonic Hall
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- 123 Jump Ltd
- 1440 Compass
- Adrenalin Cafe
- Als Kitchen
- Atalian Servest (Barden Corporation)
- + 38 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Babas 40 Dishes
- Baba's Indian Takeaway
- China Palace
- Crownhill Chinese Takeaway
- Derriford Chinese Takeaway
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Spar
- Belliver Stores
- Best One
- BodyWorld Plymouth
- Bravura Bars
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi
- Asda Stores Ltd
- Iceland at The Range
- Lidl UK GmbH
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods
- + 5 more
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Area Profile: PL6 · Data under Open Government Licence