Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

BUDSHEAD ROAD, PL6 5DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUDSHEAD ROAD, PL6 5DU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

376

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL6 5DU 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.

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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL6 5DU's 61% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £191,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL6 5DU is a safe, established residential area on Budshead Road, 0.2km 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £191k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5DU are sourced from Output Area E00075910 (shared with 16 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 5DU. 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

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

Semi-Detached

£ 126,250

4 sales · Mean £ 151,625

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

PL6 5DU has low crime rates — 38 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.

Violence and sexual offences74
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft9
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Sir John Hunt Community Sports College

Good833 pupils0.7 km
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Whitleigh Community Primary School

Good401 pupils0.7 km
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Woodlands School

Good88 pupils0.8 km
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St Boniface's RC College

Requires Improvement323 pupils1.0 km
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Notre Dame RC School

Good778 pupils1.0 km
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Woodfield Primary School

Good225 pupils1.1 km
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Widey Court Primary School

Good605 pupils1.3 km
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Courtlands School

Good101 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Dee Dee's Cafe0.8 km
  • Fishbone Bar & Restaurant0.7 km
  • McDonalds0.6 km
  • Crownhill charcoal grill0.8 km
  • Just Imagine0.1 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland at The Range0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • OPJ services Ltd0.3 km
  • Select Convenience0.8 km
  • T & L Stores0.7 km
  • Warrens Bakery0.6 km
  • Bravura Bars0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Manadon Masonic Hall0.5 km
  • Royal British Legion0.9 km
  • The Tamar0.7 km
  • Crownhill Family Centre0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Baba's Indian Takeaway0.7 km
  • China Palace0.8 km
  • Babas 40 Dishes0.7 km
  • Crownhill Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Pizza King0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Budeaux3.8 km
  • St Budeaux Ferry Road3.9 km
  • St Budeaux Victoria Road3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Kirkwall Road0.1 km
  • Whitleigh Cross0.1 km
  • Dayton Close0.1 km
  • Dayton Close0.2 km
  • Kirkwall Road0.2 km