PL6 5AZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Moreton Avenue, 0.7km from Hartley Vale in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Eggbuckland ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL6, PL6 5AZ 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 rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, up 14.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00076129 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MORETON AVENUE, PL6 5AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORETON AVENUE, PL6 5AZ.
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 5AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 14.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL6 5AZ. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 297,500
8 sales · Mean £ 300,000
Detached
£ 306,000
1 sales · Mean £ 306,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL6 5AZ has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Malar Service Ltd A.K.A Londis0.6 km
- OPJ services Ltd0.8 km
- Select Convenience0.3 km
- Warrens Bakery0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Golden Hind0.6 km
- Manadon Masonic Hall0.7 km
- Royal British Legion0.5 km
- The Tamar0.4 km
- Crownhill Family Centre1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Manadon Sports & Community Hub0.8 km
- Plymouth Garden Centre Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Crownhill charcoal grill0.3 km
- Elior @ EDF Energy0.7 km
- Nibana0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Baba's Indian Takeaway0.4 km
- China Palace0.4 km
- Babas 40 Dishes0.4 km
- Crownhill Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Ocean Delight1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth3.1 km
- Keyham3.7 km
- St Budeaux3.8 km
Bus Stops
- St Boniface College0.2 km
- Great Berry Road0.2 km
- Winsbury Court0.3 km
- Winsbury Court0.4 km
- Grainge Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PL65AZ · Data under Open Government Licence