Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

MORSHEAD ROAD, PL6 5AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORSHEAD ROAD, PL6 5AD.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL6 5AD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

PL6 5AD is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

PL6 5AD is a safe, established residential area on Morshead Road, 0.7km from Crownhill in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Eggbuckland ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00076120 (shared with 15 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 PL6 5AD. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

PL6 5AD has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences67
Shoplifting50
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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St Boniface's RC College

Requires Improvement323 pupils0.3 km
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Courtlands School

Good101 pupils0.6 km
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Widey Court Primary School

Good605 pupils0.6 km
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Manadon Vale Primary School

Good409 pupils0.8 km
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Eggbuckland Vale Primary School

Good394 pupils1.1 km
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Eggbuckland Community College

Requires Improvement1022 pupils1.3 km
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Sir John Hunt Community Sports College

Good833 pupils1.4 km
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Whitleigh Community Primary School

Good401 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Malar Service Ltd A.K.A Londis0.9 km
  • OPJ services Ltd0.4 km
  • Select Convenience0.1 km
  • T & L Stores0.8 km
  • Warrens Bakery0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Golden Hind0.9 km
  • Manadon Masonic Hall0.4 km
  • Royal British Legion0.4 km
  • The Tamar0.0 km
  • Crownhill Family Centre0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Manadon Sports & Community Hub0.9 km
  • Dee Dee's Cafe0.8 km
  • Fishbone Bar & Restaurant0.9 km
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • Crownhill charcoal grill0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland at The Range0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Baba's Indian Takeaway0.0 km
  • China Palace0.0 km
  • Babas 40 Dishes0.0 km
  • Crownhill Chinese Takeaway0.0 km
  • Pizza King0.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth3.4 km
  • St Budeaux3.8 km
  • Keyham3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Crownhill Village0.1 km
  • Crownhill Low Level0.1 km
  • Crownhill High Level0.1 km
  • Crownhill Low Level0.1 km
  • Plumer Road0.1 km