PL6 5AL is a mixed residential area on Tavistock Road, 0.6km from Manadon in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Eggbuckland ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL6, PL6 5AL offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £435k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00076129 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TAVISTOCK ROAD, PL6 5AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAVISTOCK ROAD, PL6 5AL.
265
49
£ 45,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PL6 5AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL6 5AL. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 435,000
1 sales · Mean £ 435,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL6 5AL is moderate at 60 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
Compton CofE Primary School
Whitleigh Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Malar Service Ltd A.K.A Londis0.7 km
- OPJ services Ltd0.7 km
- Select Convenience0.2 km
- T & L Stores0.9 km
- Bravura Bars0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Golden Hind0.7 km
- Manadon Masonic Hall0.6 km
- Royal British Legion0.6 km
- The Tamar0.3 km
- Crownhill Family Centre0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Manadon Sports & Community Hub0.7 km
- Crownhill charcoal grill0.2 km
- Elior @ EDF Energy0.7 km
- Nibana0.3 km
- Village Bakery And Takeaway0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Baba's Indian Takeaway0.3 km
- China Palace0.3 km
- Babas 40 Dishes0.3 km
- Crownhill Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Ocean Delight0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth3.1 km
- Keyham3.7 km
- St Budeaux3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Great Berry Road0.0 km
- St Boniface College0.1 km
- Crownhill Low Level0.2 km
- Crownhill Village0.3 km
- Crownhill Low Level0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PL65AL · Data under Open Government Licence