PL6 5BY is a safe, established residential area on Kingsway Gardens, 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 quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £290k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00075912 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSWAY GARDENS, PL6 5BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSWAY GARDENS, PL6 5BY.
241
47
£ 45,400 /yr
45%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL6 5BY spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL6 5BY. The average age is 46.5. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 290,000
2 sales · Mean £ 290,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL6 5BY is moderate at 51 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
- McDonalds0.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland at The Range0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- OPJ services Ltd0.1 km
- Select Convenience0.5 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 Centre0.2 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 Road4.0 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: PL65BY · Data under Open Government Licence