Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

SOUTHWELL ROAD, PL6 5BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHWELL ROAD, PL6 5BE.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL6 5BE spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.6% year-on-year.

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

PL6 5BE is a sought-after residential area on Southwell Road, 0.5km 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 5BE offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. 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. 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, up 3.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00076136 (shared with 8 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 5BE. 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

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 280,000

3 sales · Mean £ 283,333

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

1 sales · Mean £ 210,000

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

PL6 5BE has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences28
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour9
Burglary6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Manadon Vale Primary School

Good409 pupils0.3 km
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St Boniface's RC College

Requires Improvement323 pupils0.4 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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Eggbuckland Community College

Requires Improvement1022 pupils0.8 km
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Eggbuckland Vale Primary School

Good394 pupils1.0 km
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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils1.1 km
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Pennycross Primary School

Good409 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Malar Service Ltd A.K.A Londis0.3 km
  • Select Convenience0.6 km
  • Warrens Bakery0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Golden Hind0.3 km
  • Manadon Masonic Hall1.0 km
  • Royal British Legion0.8 km
  • The Tamar0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Manadon Sports & Community Hub0.7 km
  • Crownhill charcoal grill0.6 km
  • Elior @ EDF Energy0.4 km
  • Nibana0.6 km
  • Village Bakery And Takeaway0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Baba's Indian Takeaway0.6 km
  • China Palace0.6 km
  • Babas 40 Dishes0.6 km
  • Crownhill Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Ocean Delight0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth2.8 km
  • Keyham3.5 km
  • St Budeaux3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Manadon Roundabout0.1 km
  • Manadon Roundabout0.2 km
  • Kneele Gardens0.3 km
  • Manadon Vale Primary School0.3 km
  • St Boniface College0.3 km