Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL5 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL5 1DW.

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Population

452

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL5 1DW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 42% social renting, PL5 1DW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

PL5 1DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Barne Bottom in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within St Budeaux ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PL5 1DW 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00076518 (shared with 17 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 1DW. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around PL5 1DW is moderate at 61 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.

Violence and sexual offences145
Criminal damage and arson38
Anti-social behaviour34
Shoplifting33
Public order25

school Local Schools

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Riverside Community Primary School

Good493 pupils0.4 km
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Victoria Road Primary

Good197 pupils0.4 km
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St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good156 pupils0.5 km
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Weston Mill Community Primary Academy

Good291 pupils0.8 km
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Marine Academy Primary

Outstanding509 pupils1.0 km
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Marine Academy Plymouth

Inadequate870 pupils1.0 km
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Mount Tamar School

Inadequate1.2 km
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Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Friary Mill Bakery0.3 km
  • Ivor Dewdney0.3 km
  • Plymouth Food & Wine0.3 km
  • St Budeaux News0.3 km
  • Weston Mel Stores0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 11.0 km
  • Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 21.0 km
  • Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 31.0 km
  • The Pioneer Project CIC0.3 km
  • Billy's Cafe0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.3 km
  • SPAR - Wessex Retail0.4 km
  • Asia Mini Market0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • China Valley0.7 km
  • Kenny Kuet0.4 km
  • Selekt Chicken0.7 km
  • Weston Mill Chinese0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Cornwall Gates Sports Bar0.9 km
  • Weston Mill Oak Villa Association0.8 km
  • Queen Victoria Masonic Hall0.7 km
  • St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd0.2 km
  • Weston Mill Pub0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Budeaux Ferry Road0.2 km
  • St Budeaux Victoria Road0.4 km
  • St Budeaux0.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Roberts Road0.1 km
  • Poole Park Road0.1 km
  • Poole Park Road0.1 km
  • Barne Barton Primary School0.2 km
  • Talbot Gardens0.2 km