Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

MORSHEAD ROAD, PL6 5AH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

284

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL6 5AH 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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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL6 5AH spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL6, PL6 5AH offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5AH are sourced from Output Area E00076123 (shared with 9 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 5AH. The average age is 49.4. 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 Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

PL6 5AH has low crime rates — 45 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 offences68
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 pupils0.5 km
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Widey Court Primary School

Good605 pupils0.5 km
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Manadon Vale Primary School

Good409 pupils0.7 km
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Eggbuckland Vale Primary School

Good394 pupils1.1 km
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Eggbuckland Community College

Requires Improvement1022 pupils1.2 km
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Whitleigh Community Primary School

Good401 pupils1.4 km
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Sir John Hunt Community Sports College

Good833 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 Ltd0.5 km
  • Select Convenience0.0 km
  • T & L Stores0.9 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 Tamar0.1 km
  • Crownhill Family Centre0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Manadon Sports & Community Hub0.8 km
  • Dee Dee's Cafe0.9 km
  • Fishbone Bar & Restaurant0.9 km
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • Crownhill charcoal grill0.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland at The Range1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Crownhill Low Level0.1 km
  • Crownhill Village0.1 km
  • Crownhill High Level0.2 km
  • Crownhill Low Level0.2 km
  • Plumer Road0.2 km