Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

BRIDWELL ROAD, PL5 1AF House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

280

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL5 1AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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

PL5 1AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 2.1% year-on-year.

home £225,833 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL5 1AF is a safe, established residential area on Bridwell Road, 0.4km from Weston Mill in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Ham ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.

For families considering a move, PL5 1AF represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, up 2.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL5 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00076147 (shared with 4 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 1AF. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

Semi-Detached

£ 175,000

15 sales · Mean £ 184,500

Terraced

£ 174,000

1 sales · Mean £ 174,000

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

PL5 1AF has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences72
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft11
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Weston Mill Community Primary Academy

Good291 pupils0.4 km
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Marine Academy Plymouth

Inadequate870 pupils0.6 km
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Marine Academy Primary

Outstanding509 pupils0.6 km
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Victoria Road Primary

Good197 pupils0.7 km
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Mount Tamar School

Inadequate0.8 km
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Mayflower Academy

Outstanding445 pupils0.9 km
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Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care

Good79 pupils0.9 km
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St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good156 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Careswell Mini Market0.6 km
  • Friary Mill Bakery0.7 km
  • Ivor Dewdney0.7 km
  • Plymouth Food & Wine0.7 km
  • St Budeaux News0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • The Pioneer Project CIC1.0 km
  • Billy's Cafe0.7 km
  • Salad & Sarnies1.0 km
  • Climbing Hangar Plymouth0.8 km
  • Honeys Coffee0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.7 km
  • Asia Mini Market1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • China Valley1.0 km
  • Kenny Kuet0.9 km
  • Selekt Chicken1.0 km
  • Weston Mill Chinese0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Kings Tamerton Community Centre (Social side)0.7 km
  • Weston Mill Oak Villa Association0.4 km
  • Queen Victoria Masonic Hall0.9 km
  • St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd0.6 km
  • Weston Mill Pub0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Budeaux0.7 km
  • St Budeaux Ferry Road0.7 km
  • St Budeaux Victoria Road0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Way Bottom0.1 km
  • Church Way Bottom0.1 km
  • Church Way Top0.1 km
  • Church Way Top0.1 km
  • Bridwell Road Top0.2 km