Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

TUCKER CLOSE, PL5 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TUCKER CLOSE, PL5 1AW.

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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 1AW 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

PL5 1AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 77% 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. Property prices are trending up 33.3% year-on-year.

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

PL5 1AW is a safe, established residential area on Tucker Close, 0.3km from Lowerside in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Ham ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.

For families considering a move, PL5 1AW represents 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, up 33.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL5 1AW 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 1AW. 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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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

£ 231,000

4 sales · Mean £ 238,000

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

PL5 1AW has low crime rates — 28 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 offences73
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Marine Academy Primary

Outstanding509 pupils0.5 km
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Marine Academy Plymouth

Inadequate870 pupils0.5 km
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Weston Mill Community Primary Academy

Good291 pupils0.6 km
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Mount Tamar School

Inadequate0.8 km
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Victoria Road Primary

Good197 pupils0.9 km
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Mayflower Academy

Outstanding445 pupils0.9 km
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Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care

Good79 pupils0.9 km
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St Budeaux Foundation CofE (Aided) Junior School

Good1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Careswell Mini Market0.5 km
  • Friary Mill Bakery0.9 km
  • Ivor Dewdney0.8 km
  • Plymouth Food & Wine0.8 km
  • St Budeaux News0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Weston Mill Chinese0.7 km
  • Drakes Plaice1.0 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • Papa John's0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Kings Tamerton Community Centre (Social side)0.7 km
  • Weston Mill Oak Villa Association0.6 km
  • St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd0.8 km
  • Weston Mill Pub0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Billy's Cafe0.8 km
  • Climbing Hangar Plymouth0.6 km
  • Honeys Coffee0.9 km
  • The Square Table Cafe0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Budeaux0.9 km
  • St Budeaux Ferry Road0.9 km
  • St Budeaux Victoria Road1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Weston Mill Hill0.1 km
  • Church Way Top0.1 km
  • Weston Mill Hill0.1 km
  • Church Way Top0.1 km
  • Weston Mill Hill Flyover0.2 km