Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

YORK ROAD, PL5 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK ROAD, PL5 1AU.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL5 1AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL5 1AU spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.

home £189,913 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £189k, up 2.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL5 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00076146 (shared with 3 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 1AU. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 189,950

33 sales · Mean £ 186,852

Terraced

£ 155,000

1 sales · Mean £ 155,000

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

PL5 1AU has low crime rates — 20 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 offences54
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft6
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Weston Mill Community Primary Academy

Good291 pupils0.4 km
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Marine Academy Plymouth

Inadequate870 pupils0.7 km
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Marine Academy Primary

Outstanding509 pupils0.7 km
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Victoria Road Primary

Good197 pupils0.8 km
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Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care

Good79 pupils0.8 km
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Mayflower Academy

Outstanding445 pupils0.8 km
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Mount Tamar School

Inadequate0.9 km
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St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good156 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Careswell Mini Market0.6 km
  • Friary Mill Bakery0.8 km
  • Ivor Dewdney0.8 km
  • Plymouth Food & Wine0.8 km
  • St Budeaux News0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Kenny Kuet0.9 km
  • Weston Mill Chinese0.5 km
  • Drakes Plaice0.9 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Kings Tamerton Community Centre (Social side)0.8 km
  • Weston Mill Oak Villa Association0.4 km
  • St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd0.7 km
  • Weston Mill Pub0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Billy's Cafe0.8 km
  • Climbing Hangar Plymouth0.8 km
  • Honeys Coffee0.8 km
  • Taste Of India1.0 km
  • The Square Table Cafe0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Budeaux0.8 km
  • St Budeaux Ferry Road0.8 km
  • St Budeaux Victoria Road1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Way Bottom0.1 km
  • Church Way Bottom0.1 km
  • Church Way Top0.2 km
  • Church Way Top0.2 km
  • Eliot Street0.2 km