Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL6 5DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL6 5DQ.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL6 5DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 56% of tenure in PL6 5DQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

PL6 5DQ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.4km from Crownhill in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Budshead ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PL6 5DQ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5DQ are sourced from Output Area E00172085 (shared with 6 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 5DQ. The average age is 30.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around PL6 5DQ is moderate at 66 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 offences76
Shoplifting61
Anti-social behaviour32
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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Widey Court Primary School

Good605 pupils0.5 km
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Courtlands School

Good101 pupils0.5 km
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St Boniface's RC College

Requires Improvement323 pupils0.6 km
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Manadon Vale Primary School

Good409 pupils1.0 km
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Eggbuckland Vale Primary School

Good394 pupils1.0 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy

Good490 pupils1.2 km
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Eggbuckland Community College

Requires Improvement1022 pupils1.3 km
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Whitleigh Community Primary School

Good401 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Plymouth Garden Centre Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Adrenalin Cafe1.0 km
  • Clip n Climb Cafe1.0 km
  • Dee Dee's Cafe0.6 km
  • Fishbone Bar & Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland at The Range0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • OPJ services Ltd0.4 km
  • Select Convenience0.3 km
  • Warrens Bakery0.2 km
  • BodyWorld Plymouth1.0 km
  • Bravura Bars0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Manadon Masonic Hall0.2 km
  • Royal British Legion0.2 km
  • The Tamar0.3 km
  • Crownhill Family Centre0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Baba's Indian Takeaway0.3 km
  • China Palace0.2 km
  • Babas 40 Dishes0.3 km
  • Crownhill Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Pizza King0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth3.6 km
  • St Budeaux4.0 km
  • Keyham4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Plumer Road0.2 km
  • Crownhill Village0.2 km
  • Widey Cross0.2 km
  • Crownhill High Level0.2 km
  • Crownhill High Level0.3 km