PL6 5BN is a safe, established residential area on Borrowdale Close, 0.3km from Whitleigh in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Southway ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL6, PL6 5BN offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £311k, down 11.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00076608 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BORROWDALE CLOSE, PL6 5BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BORROWDALE CLOSE, PL6 5BN.
260
48
£ 38,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PL6 5BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 80% 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 down 11.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL6 5BN. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 255,000
4 sales · Mean £ 256,875
Detached
£ 308,750
4 sales · Mean £ 323,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL6 5BN has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodlands School
Woodfield Primary School
Whitleigh Community Primary School
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
St Peter's RC Primary School
Beechwood Primary Academy
Brook Green Centre for Learning
Mary Dean's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Best One0.9 km
- Dunnets Local0.4 km
- Last Chance0.8 km
- Friary Mill Bakery0.6 km
- Pearce's Snacks0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Falstaff0.9 km
- The Kings Arms1.0 km
- The Albemarle0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Whitleigh Green Fish & Chips0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Porkies Cafe0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Budeaux3.7 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road3.8 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Borrowdale Close0.1 km
- Southway Drive0.1 km
- Southway Drive Green0.1 km
- Southway Drive0.2 km
- Looseleigh Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL65BN · Data under Open Government Licence