Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

BRIDWELL ROAD, PL5 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDWELL ROAD, PL5 1AE.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL5 1AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

PL5 1AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 57.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL5 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bridwell Road, 0.4km from Weston Mill in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Ham ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, up 57.6% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PL5 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00076148 (shared with 3 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 PL5 1AE. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

11 sales · Mean £ 163,454

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

PL5 1AE has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences107
Criminal damage and arson23
Anti-social behaviour22
Other theft15
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Weston Mill Community Primary Academy

Good291 pupils0.3 km
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Victoria Road Primary

Good197 pupils0.6 km
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Marine Academy Plymouth

Inadequate870 pupils0.7 km
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Marine Academy Primary

Outstanding509 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good156 pupils0.9 km
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Mount Tamar School

Inadequate0.9 km
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Riverside Community Primary School

Good493 pupils1.0 km
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Mayflower Academy

Outstanding445 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Careswell Mini Market0.8 km
  • Friary Mill Bakery0.6 km
  • Ivor Dewdney0.6 km
  • Plymouth Food & Wine0.6 km
  • St Budeaux News0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 10.9 km
  • Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 20.9 km
  • Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 30.9 km
  • The Pioneer Project CIC0.8 km
  • Billy's Cafe0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km
  • Asia Mini Market0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • China Valley0.9 km
  • Kenny Kuet0.8 km
  • Selekt Chicken0.9 km
  • Weston Mill Chinese0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Kings Tamerton Community Centre (Social side)0.9 km
  • Weston Mill Oak Villa Association0.3 km
  • Queen Victoria Masonic Hall0.9 km
  • St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd0.5 km
  • Weston Mill Pub0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Budeaux Ferry Road0.6 km
  • St Budeaux0.7 km
  • St Budeaux Victoria Road0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • St Phillips Church0.1 km
  • Eliot Street0.1 km
  • Church Way Bottom0.1 km
  • Church Way Bottom0.1 km
  • Church Way0.1 km