PL6 5DA is a safe, established residential area on Tavistock Road, 0.5km 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. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5DA are sourced from Output Area E00075910 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TAVISTOCK ROAD, PL6 5DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAVISTOCK ROAD, PL6 5DA.
376
38
£ 45,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL6 5DA 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL6 5DA's 61% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL6 5DA. 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 5DA has low crime rates — 25 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
Notre Dame RC School
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Woodlands School
Courtlands School
Widey Court Primary School
St Boniface's RC College
Whitleigh Community Primary School
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Compass at The Grand Stand0.8 km
- Nuffield Health Devonshire1.0 km
- Adrenalin Cafe0.6 km
- Clip n Climb Cafe0.6 km
- Dee Dee's Cafe0.3 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland at The Range0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Pizza Hut0.6 km
- Baba's Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- China Palace0.9 km
- Babas 40 Dishes0.9 km
- Crownhill Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- OPJ services Ltd0.6 km
- Select Convenience0.9 km
- Warrens Bakery0.7 km
- BodyWorld Plymouth0.6 km
- Bravura Bars0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Manadon Masonic Hall0.5 km
- Royal British Legion0.7 km
- The Tamar0.9 km
- Crownhill Family Centre0.3 km
- Jack Rabbit0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth4.3 km
- St Budeaux4.4 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Tavistock Road0.0 km
- Windsor House0.1 km
- William Prance Road0.2 km
- Future Inns0.2 km
- Land Registry0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL65DA · Data under Open Government Licence