Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

BEAUFORT CLOSE, PL5 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEAUFORT CLOSE, PL5 1AR.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL5 1AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PL5 1AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 19.6% year-on-year.

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

PL5 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beaufort Close, 0.3km from Barnebarton in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within St Budeaux ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £107k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 19.6% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PL5 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00076519 (shared with 7 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 1AR. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 145,000

3 sales · Mean £ 153,166

Flat

£ 81,500

8 sales · Mean £ 82,875

Semi-Detached

£ 172,000

1 sales · Mean £ 172,000

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

Crime around PL5 1AR is moderate at 59 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 offences155
Anti-social behaviour35
Criminal damage and arson35
Public order19
Vehicle crime16

school Local Schools

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Riverside Community Primary School

Good493 pupils0.1 km
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St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good156 pupils0.5 km
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Victoria Road Primary

Good197 pupils0.6 km
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Weston Mill Community Primary Academy

Good291 pupils1.1 km
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Marine Academy Primary

Outstanding509 pupils1.3 km
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Marine Academy Plymouth

Inadequate870 pupils1.3 km
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Mount Tamar School

Inadequate1.4 km
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Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Friary Mill Bakery0.6 km
  • Ivor Dewdney0.6 km
  • Plymouth Food & Wine0.6 km
  • St Budeaux News0.6 km
  • Weston Mel Stores0.9 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Pioneer Project CIC0.2 km
  • Honeys Coffee0.5 km
  • Taste Of India0.3 km
  • The Square Table Cafe0.6 km
  • Billy's Cafe0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km
  • SPAR - Wessex Retail0.1 km
  • Asia Mini Market0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Drakes Plaice0.4 km
  • KFC0.5 km
  • New East Eat0.3 km
  • Papa John's0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Queen Victoria Masonic Hall0.8 km
  • St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd0.5 km
  • Weston Mill Pub0.9 km
  • Cornwall Gates Sports Bar0.9 km
  • Ferry House Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Budeaux Ferry Road0.5 km
  • St Budeaux Victoria Road0.5 km
  • St Budeaux0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Kit Hill Crescent0.1 km
  • Poole Park Road0.1 km
  • Savage Road0.1 km
  • Rugby Pitch0.2 km
  • Barne Road0.2 km