PL6 5DZ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.7km from Crownhill in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Budshead ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL6 5DZ 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 public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5DZ are sourced from Output Area E00172085 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL6 5DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL6 5DZ.
250
31
£ 45,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL6 5DZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 56% social renting, PL6 5DZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL6 5DZ. 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
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)
Crime around PL6 5DZ is moderate at 59 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.
school Local Schools
St Boniface's RC College
Courtlands School
Widey Court Primary School
Manadon Vale Primary School
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Whitleigh Community Primary School
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Woodlands School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Dee Dee's Cafe0.7 km
- Fishbone Bar & Restaurant0.7 km
- McDonalds0.7 km
- Crownhill charcoal grill0.3 km
- Just Imagine0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland at The Range0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- OPJ services Ltd0.2 km
- Select Convenience0.3 km
- T & L Stores0.8 km
- Warrens Bakery0.0 km
- Bravura Bars0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Manadon Masonic Hall0.2 km
- Royal British Legion0.4 km
- The Tamar0.2 km
- Crownhill Family Centre0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Baba's Indian Takeaway0.2 km
- China Palace0.2 km
- Babas 40 Dishes0.2 km
- Crownhill Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Pizza King0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth3.6 km
- St Budeaux3.8 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Plumer Road0.1 km
- Crownhill High Level0.1 km
- Crownhill High Level0.1 km
- Crownhill Low Level0.1 km
- Crownhill Village0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL65DZ · Data under Open Government Licence