PL5 1AZ is a safe, established residential area on Keyham Street, 0.3km from Weston Mill in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Ham ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
For families considering a move, PL5 1AZ represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £164k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL5 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00076159 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KEYHAM STREET, PL5 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KEYHAM STREET, PL5 1AZ.
257
39
£ 37,200 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PL5 1AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 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 2.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL5 1AZ. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 146,250
20 sales · Mean £ 146,425
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL5 1AZ has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Weston Mill Community Primary Academy
Victoria Road Primary
Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School
Marine Academy Primary
Marine Academy Plymouth
Riverside Community Primary School
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Careswell Mini Market0.8 km
- Friary Mill Bakery0.6 km
- Ivor Dewdney0.6 km
- Plymouth Food & Wine0.6 km
- St Budeaux News0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 10.7 km
- Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 20.7 km
- Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 30.7 km
- The Pioneer Project CIC0.8 km
- Billy's Cafe0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km
- SPAR - Wessex Retail0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Kenny Kuet0.8 km
- Weston Mill Chinese0.3 km
- Christy's Takeaway0.8 km
- Drakes Plaice0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Weston Mill Oak Villa Association0.2 km
- Queen Victoria Masonic Hall1.0 km
- Royal Naval Arms1.0 km
- St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd0.5 km
- Weston Mill Pub0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Budeaux Ferry Road0.6 km
- St Budeaux0.7 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Keyham Street0.1 km
- Carlton Terrace0.1 km
- York Road0.1 km
- Carlton Terrace Bungalows0.1 km
- Carlton Terrace0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL51AZ · Data under Open Government Licence