Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL6 5XB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL6 5XB.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

239

cake
Avg Age

35

payments
Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

work
Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: PL6 5XB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

shieldSafety
7/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
favoriteHealth
3/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
directions_transitTransit
8/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
psychology

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.

home £149,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

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.

Violence and sexual offences36
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs3
Other crime2

school Local Schools

P

Austin Farm Academy

Inadequate149 pupils0.4 km
P

St Edward's CofE Primary School

Good233 pupils0.8 km
P

Leigham Primary School

Good437 pupils1.1 km
P

High View School

Outstanding1.2 km
A

Cann Bridge School

Good93 pupils1.4 km
P

Tor Bridge Primary School

Inadequate159 pupils1.4 km
P

Eggbuckland Vale Primary School

Good394 pupils1.4 km
P

Laira Green Primary School

Requires Improvement262 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Eggbuckland Fish And Chip Shop1.0 km
  • Shimla0.2 km
  • New Oriental Express0.6 km
restaurant

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
local_grocery_store

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