Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

BRIDWELL ROAD, PL5 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDWELL ROAD, PL5 1AD.

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Population

257

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL5 1AD spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL5 1AD is a safe, established residential area on Bridwell Road, 0.3km from Weston Mill in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Ham ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.

For families considering a move, PL5 1AD represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PL5 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00076159 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL5 1AD. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 177,750

12 sales · Mean £ 172,370

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL5 1AD has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences80
Criminal damage and arson26
Anti-social behaviour20
Other theft12
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Weston Mill Community Primary Academy

Good291 pupils0.3 km
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Victoria Road Primary

Good197 pupils0.6 km
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Marine Academy Plymouth

Inadequate870 pupils0.8 km
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Marine Academy Primary

Outstanding509 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good156 pupils0.9 km
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Riverside Community Primary School

Good493 pupils1.0 km
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Mount Tamar School

Inadequate1.0 km
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Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Careswell Mini Market0.8 km
  • Friary Mill Bakery0.6 km
  • Ivor Dewdney0.6 km
  • Plymouth Food & Wine0.6 km
  • St Budeaux News0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 10.8 km
  • Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 20.8 km
  • Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 30.8 km
  • The Pioneer Project CIC0.8 km
  • Billy's Cafe0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km
  • SPAR - Wessex Retail1.0 km
  • Asia Mini Market1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • China Valley0.9 km
  • Kenny Kuet0.8 km
  • Selekt Chicken0.9 km
  • Weston Mill Chinese0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Kings Tamerton Community Centre (Social side)0.9 km
  • Weston Mill Oak Villa Association0.3 km
  • Queen Victoria Masonic Hall0.9 km
  • St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd0.5 km
  • Weston Mill Pub0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Budeaux Ferry Road0.6 km
  • St Budeaux0.7 km
  • St Budeaux Victoria Road0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • St Phillips Church0.0 km
  • Eliot Street0.1 km
  • Keyham Street0.1 km
  • Church Way Bottom0.2 km
  • Church Way Bottom0.2 km