Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

FORT TERRACE, PL6 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORT TERRACE, PL6 5BU.

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Population

376

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL6 5BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 38, PL6 5BU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

PL6 5BU is a safe, established residential area on Fort Terrace, 0.4km from Zoar in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Budshead ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00075910 (shared with 16 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 5BU. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

Crime around PL6 5BU is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences61
Shoplifting50
Anti-social behaviour24
Other theft16
Public order14

school Local Schools

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St Boniface's RC College

Requires Improvement323 pupils0.8 km
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Widey Court Primary School

Good605 pupils1.0 km
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Courtlands School

Good101 pupils1.0 km
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Sir John Hunt Community Sports College

Good833 pupils1.1 km
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Whitleigh Community Primary School

Good401 pupils1.1 km
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Woodlands School

Good88 pupils1.1 km
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Notre Dame RC School

Good778 pupils1.1 km
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Manadon Vale Primary School

Good409 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Adrenalin Cafe1.0 km
  • Clip n Climb Cafe1.0 km
  • Dee Dee's Cafe0.6 km
  • Fishbone Bar & Restaurant0.5 km
  • McDonalds0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland at The Range0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • OPJ services Ltd0.2 km
  • Select Convenience0.6 km
  • T & L Stores0.8 km
  • Warrens Bakery0.3 km
  • BodyWorld Plymouth1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Manadon Masonic Hall0.2 km
  • Royal British Legion0.6 km
  • The Tamar0.5 km
  • Crownhill Family Centre0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Baba's Indian Takeaway0.5 km
  • China Palace0.5 km
  • Babas 40 Dishes0.5 km
  • Crownhill Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Pizza King0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth3.9 km
  • St Budeaux3.9 km
  • St Budeaux Ferry Road4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Budshead Road Filling Station0.1 km
  • Rogers Garage0.1 km
  • Dayton Close0.2 km
  • Crownhill Fort0.2 km
  • Dayton Close0.2 km