PL6 5BA is a sought-after residential area on St Josephs Close, 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 5BA offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00076136 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JOSEPHS CLOSE, PL6 5BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOSEPHS CLOSE, PL6 5BA.
293
49
£ 45,400 /yr
49%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL6 5BA — age 49, 93% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL6 5BA. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 340,000
3 sales · Mean £ 346,666
Semi-Detached
£ 355,000
2 sales · Mean £ 355,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL6 5BA has low crime rates — 25 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
Courtlands School
Widey Court Primary School
St Boniface's RC College
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 Ltd0.9 km
- Select Convenience0.4 km
- Warrens Bakery0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Golden Hind0.5 km
- Manadon Masonic Hall0.8 km
- Royal British Legion0.6 km
- The Tamar0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Manadon Sports & Community Hub0.8 km
- Plymouth Garden Centre Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Crownhill charcoal grill0.4 km
- Elior @ EDF Energy0.6 km
- Nibana0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Baba's Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- China Palace0.5 km
- Babas 40 Dishes0.5 km
- Crownhill Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Ocean Delight1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth3.0 km
- Keyham3.7 km
- St Budeaux3.9 km
Bus Stops
- St Boniface College0.3 km
- Great Berry Road0.3 km
- Grainge Road0.3 km
- Winsbury Court0.3 km
- Grainge Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL65BA · Data under Open Government Licence