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.
YORK ROAD, PL5 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK ROAD, PL5 1AU.
269
43
£ 37,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL5 1AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Weston Mill Community Primary Academy
Marine Academy Plymouth
Marine Academy Primary
Victoria Road Primary
Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care
Mayflower Academy
Mount Tamar School
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: PL51AU · Data under Open Government Licence