PL6 5DT is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Zoar in Plymouth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Budshead ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
Day-to-day life in PL6 5DT has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5DT are sourced from Output Area E00075933 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL6 5DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL6 5DT.
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41
£ 39,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL6 5DT 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 5DT 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 5DT. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL6 5DT has low crime rates — 34 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
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Dee Dee's Cafe0.9 km
- Fishbone Bar & Restaurant0.8 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- Just Imagine0.1 km
- Nibana1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland at The Range0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- OPJ services Ltd0.5 km
- T & L Stores0.8 km
- Warrens Bakery0.8 km
- Bravura Bars0.5 km
- Budshead General Store0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Manadon Masonic Hall0.7 km
- The Tamar1.0 km
- Crownhill Family Centre0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Baba's Indian Takeaway1.0 km
- China Palace1.0 km
- Babas 40 Dishes1.0 km
- Crownhill Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Pizza King1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Budeaux3.8 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road4.0 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Christian Mill0.1 km
- Whitleigh Cross0.1 km
- Tamerton Foliot Road Hill0.2 km
- Kirkwall Road0.2 km
- Lancaster Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL65DT · Data under Open Government Licence