PL5 1AL is a safe, established residential area on Churchway, 0.5km from Weston Mill in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Ham ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
For families considering a move, PL5 1AL represents 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL5 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00076147 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCHWAY, PL5 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCHWAY, PL5 1AL.
280
45
£ 37,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL5 1AL 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.
Area Character
PL5 1AL 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL5 1AL. 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
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 170,500
10 sales · Mean £ 182,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL5 1AL has low crime rates — 24 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.
school Local Schools
Weston Mill Community Primary Academy
Marine Academy Plymouth
Marine Academy Primary
Victoria Road Primary
Mount Tamar School
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
Plaistow Hill Infant and Nursery School
Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Careswell Mini Market0.7 km
- Friary Mill Bakery0.7 km
- Ivor Dewdney0.6 km
- Plymouth Food & Wine0.6 km
- St Budeaux News0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- The Pioneer Project CIC0.9 km
- Billy's Cafe0.6 km
- Salad & Sarnies0.9 km
- Climbing Hangar Plymouth0.8 km
- Honeys Coffee0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km
- Asia Mini Market0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- China Valley0.9 km
- Kenny Kuet0.8 km
- Selekt Chicken0.9 km
- Weston Mill Chinese0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Kings Tamerton Community Centre (Social side)0.7 km
- Weston Mill Oak Villa Association0.5 km
- Queen Victoria Masonic Hall0.9 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 Top0.1 km
- Church Way Top0.1 km
- Bridwell Road Top0.1 km
- Church Way Bottom0.1 km
- Bridwell Road Top0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL51AL · Data under Open Government Licence