PL6 5BX is a safe, established residential area on Crownhill Fort Road, 0.4km from Zoar in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Budshead ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
For families considering a move, PL6 5BX represents 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 rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00075910 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROWNHILL FORT ROAD, PL6 5BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROWNHILL FORT ROAD, PL6 5BX.
376
38
£ 45,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL6 5BX 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
PL6 5BX is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL6 5BX. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL6 5BX has low crime rates — 47 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
St Boniface's RC College
Courtlands School
Widey Court Primary School
Notre Dame RC School
Woodlands School
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Whitleigh Community Primary School
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Adrenalin Cafe0.8 km
- Clip n Climb Cafe0.8 km
- Dee Dee's Cafe0.4 km
- Fishbone Bar & Restaurant0.4 km
- McDonalds0.3 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland at The Range0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- Baba's Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- China Palace0.6 km
- Babas 40 Dishes0.6 km
- Crownhill Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- OPJ services Ltd0.3 km
- Select Convenience0.7 km
- T & L Stores1.0 km
- Warrens Bakery0.4 km
- BodyWorld Plymouth0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Manadon Masonic Hall0.3 km
- Royal British Legion0.6 km
- The Tamar0.6 km
- Crownhill Family Centre0.0 km
- Jack Rabbit0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth4.0 km
- St Budeaux4.1 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Crownhill Fort0.1 km
- Charlton Road0.2 km
- William Prance Road0.2 km
- Budshead Road Filling Station0.3 km
- Dayton Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL65BX · Data under Open Government Licence