PL6 5DR is a safe, established residential area on Tamerton Foliot Road, 0.2km from Zoar in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Budshead ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL6 5DR 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £107k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00075933 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TAMERTON FOLIOT ROAD, PL6 5DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAMERTON FOLIOT ROAD, PL6 5DR.
299
41
£ 39,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL6 5DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 52% social renting, PL6 5DR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL6 5DR. The average age is 40.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 85,000
3 sales · Mean £ 92,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL6 5DR has low crime rates — 39 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
Woodlands School
Whitleigh Community Primary School
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Notre Dame RC School
Woodfield Primary School
St Boniface's RC College
Beechwood Primary Academy
Brook Green Centre for Learning
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Friary Mill Bakery1.0 km
- Pearce's Snacks1.0 km
- OPJ services Ltd0.5 km
- T & L Stores0.7 km
- Warrens Bakery0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Whitleigh Green Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Baba's Indian Takeaway1.0 km
- China Palace1.0 km
- Babas 40 Dishes1.0 km
- Crownhill Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Dee Dee's Cafe1.0 km
- Fishbone Bar & Restaurant0.8 km
- McDonalds0.7 km
- Just Imagine0.2 km
- Nibana1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland at The Range1.0 km
- The Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Manadon Masonic Hall0.7 km
- The Tamar1.0 km
- Crownhill Family Centre0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Budeaux3.8 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road3.9 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Christian Mill0.0 km
- Whitleigh Cross0.1 km
- Lancaster Gardens0.1 km
- Kirkwall Road0.2 km
- Tamerton Foliot Road Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL65DR · Data under Open Government Licence