PL6 5XB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Austin in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Eggbuckland ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL6 5XB 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5XB are sourced from Output Area E00076109 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL6 5XB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL6 5XB.
239
35
£ 39,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL6 5XB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 49% social renting, PL6 5XB 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 5XB. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 149,000
1 sales · Mean £ 149,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL6 5XB has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Austin Farm Academy
St Edward's CofE Primary School
Leigham Primary School
High View School
Cann Bridge School
Tor Bridge Primary School
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Laira Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Lee's News0.6 km
- Londis0.7 km
- Deer Park Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Leigham Stores0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Eggbuckland Fish And Chip Shop1.0 km
- Shimla0.2 km
- New Oriental Express0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Costa0.8 km
- Costa Ltd at NEXT Store0.8 km
- John Nike Leisure Sport Ltd0.6 km
- The Windmill Chargrill0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth3.7 km
- Devonport5.4 km
- Dockyard5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Carradale Road East0.1 km
- Carradale Road East0.1 km
- Grizedale Road0.1 km
- Delamere Road East0.1 km
- Delamere Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL65XB · Data under Open Government Licence