PL5 1BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Harbour Avenue, 0.3km from Camel's Head in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Ham ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL5 1BH is 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 51.4% 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00076160 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARBOUR AVENUE, PL5 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARBOUR AVENUE, PL5 1BH.
284
47
£ 40,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL5 1BH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL5 1BH's 54% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 51.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL5 1BH. The average age is 46.6. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 137,750
8 sales · Mean £ 136,937
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL5 1BH is moderate at 55 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
Riverside Community Primary School
Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
Drake Primary Academy
Marine Academy Plymouth
Marine Academy Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Friary Mill Bakery0.6 km
- Ivor Dewdney0.6 km
- Plymouth Food & Wine0.6 km
- St Budeaux News0.6 km
- Weston Mel Stores0.3 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 10.6 km
- Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 20.6 km
- Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 30.6 km
- The Pioneer Project CIC0.7 km
- Billy's Cafe0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km
- SPAR - Wessex Retail0.8 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 Takeaway0.7 km
- Drakes Plaice0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Weston Mill Oak Villa Association0.3 km
- Royal Naval Arms0.8 km
- St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd0.5 km
- St Johnston Sports & Social Club1.0 km
- Weston Mill Pub0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Budeaux Ferry Road0.6 km
- St Budeaux0.8 km
- Keyham0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Harbour Avenue0.0 km
- Harbour Avenue0.1 km
- Carlton Terrace0.1 km
- Carlton Terrace0.1 km
- Creek Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL51BH · Data under Open Government Licence