PL6 5LN is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Widey in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Eggbuckland ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 25 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5LN are sourced from Output Area E00076138 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL6 5LN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL6 5LN.
379
25
£ 45,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PL6 5LN is a high-turnover rental hub — with 86% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL6 5LN. The average age is 25.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL6 5LN has low crime rates — 20 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
Courtlands School
Widey Court Primary School
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Eggbuckland Community College
St Boniface's RC College
Manadon Vale Primary School
Compton CofE Primary School
St Edward's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Malar Service Ltd A.K.A Londis0.9 km
- Select Convenience0.8 km
- Eggbuckland Stores0.8 km
- Warrens Bakery1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Golden Hind0.9 km
- The Prince Maurice0.7 km
- Manadon Masonic Hall1.0 km
- Royal British Legion0.6 km
- The Tamar0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Plymouth Garden Centre Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Crownhill charcoal grill0.8 km
- Greenacres Tea Room0.9 km
- Elior @ EDF Energy0.9 km
- Nibana0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Eggbuckland Fish And Chip Shop0.8 km
- Baba's Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- China Palace0.8 km
- Feedwell Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Babas 40 Dishes0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth3.1 km
- Keyham4.1 km
- Dockyard4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Ditton Court0.0 km
- Ditton Court0.0 km
- Conyngham Court0.1 km
- Brooking Close0.2 km
- Grainge Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL65LN · Data under Open Government Licence