PL6 5AE is a safe, established residential area on Alexandra 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. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00076120 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALEXANDRA ROAD, PL6 5AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDRA ROAD, PL6 5AE.
306
42
£ 45,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL6 5AE 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 42, PL6 5AE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL6 5AE. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL6 5AE has low crime rates — 41 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.
school Local Schools
St Boniface's RC College
Courtlands School
Widey Court Primary School
Manadon Vale Primary School
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Eggbuckland Community College
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Whitleigh Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Manadon Sports & Community Hub0.8 km
- Dee Dee's Cafe0.8 km
- Fishbone Bar & Restaurant0.9 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- Crownhill charcoal grill0.1 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland at The Range1.0 km
- The Co-operative Food0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Baba's Indian Takeaway0.0 km
- China Palace0.1 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 Low Level0.0 km
- Crownhill Village0.1 km
- Crownhill High Level0.1 km
- Crownhill Low Level0.1 km
- Crownhill High Level0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL65AE · Data under Open Government Licence