Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

DRAX GARDENS, PL6 5BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAX GARDENS, PL6 5BJ.

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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

No single demographic signal dominates PL6 5BJ — age 49, 93% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £311k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 10.8% year-on-year.

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

PL6 5BJ is a sought-after residential area on Drax Gardens, 0.4km from Hartley Vale in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Eggbuckland ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.

For serious buyers, PL6 5BJ is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £311k, up 10.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5BJ 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 5BJ. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 277,500

9 sales · Mean £ 292,944

Terraced

£ 239,000

2 sales · Mean £ 239,000

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

PL6 5BJ has low crime rates — 18 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 offences30
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour8
Burglary7
Public order6

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 pupils0.5 km
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Courtlands School

Good101 pupils0.6 km
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Widey Court Primary School

Good605 pupils0.6 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 pupils1.0 km
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Pennycross Primary School

Good409 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Malar Service Ltd A.K.A Londis0.2 km
  • Select Convenience0.7 km
  • EcoBlitz1.0 km
  • Warrens Bakery0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Golden Hind0.2 km
  • Royal British Legion0.9 km
  • The Tamar0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Manadon Sports & Community Hub0.7 km
  • Crownhill charcoal grill0.7 km
  • Greenacres Tea Room0.9 km
  • Elior @ EDF Energy0.3 km
  • Nibana0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Baba's Indian Takeaway0.8 km
  • China Palace0.8 km
  • Babas 40 Dishes0.8 km
  • Bayleaf Gardens1.0 km
  • Crownhill Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth2.7 km
  • Keyham3.5 km
  • Dockyard3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Manadon Roundabout0.1 km
  • Manadon Roundabout0.2 km
  • Kneele Gardens0.2 km
  • Maitland Drive0.2 km
  • Golden Hind0.3 km