Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

BRIDWELL ROAD, PL5 1AG House Prices & Local Information

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

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 1AG 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL5 1AG spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 9.4% year-on-year.

home £200,212 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL5 1AG is a safe, established residential area on Bridwell Road, 0.5km from Lowerside in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Ham ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, up 9.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL5 1AG 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 1AG. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 190,500

16 sales · Mean £ 200,767

Detached

£ 249,000

1 sales · Mean £ 249,000

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

PL5 1AG has low crime rates — 25 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 offences83
Anti-social behaviour13
Other theft9
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Marine Academy Plymouth

Inadequate870 pupils0.4 km
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Marine Academy Primary

Outstanding509 pupils0.4 km
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Weston Mill Community Primary Academy

Good291 pupils0.6 km
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Victoria Road Primary

Good197 pupils0.7 km
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Mount Tamar School

Inadequate0.7 km
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Plaistow Hill Infant and Nursery School

Good130 pupils0.9 km
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St Budeaux Foundation CofE (Aided) Junior School

Good0.9 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 Market0.7 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 Cafe0.6 km
  • Salad & Sarnies0.9 km
  • Climbing Hangar Plymouth0.8 km
  • Honeys Coffee0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.7 km
  • Asia Mini Market0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • China Valley0.9 km
  • Kenny Kuet0.8 km
  • Selekt Chicken0.9 km
  • Weston Mill Chinese0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Kings Tamerton Community Centre (Social side)0.6 km
  • Weston Mill Oak Villa Association0.6 km
  • Queen Victoria Masonic Hall0.8 km
  • St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd0.6 km
  • Weston Mill Pub0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Church Way Top0.0 km
  • Church Way Top0.1 km
  • Bridwell Road Top0.1 km
  • Bridwell Road Top0.1 km
  • Fletemoor Road Top0.1 km