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.
FORT TERRACE, PL6 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORT TERRACE, PL6 5BU.
376
38
£ 45,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Boniface's RC College
Widey Court Primary School
Courtlands School
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Whitleigh Community Primary School
Woodlands School
Notre Dame RC School
Manadon Vale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland at The Range0.6 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Manadon Masonic Hall0.2 km
- Royal British Legion0.6 km
- The Tamar0.5 km
- Crownhill Family Centre0.1 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
- 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
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Postcode Profile: PL65BU · Data under Open Government Licence