Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

CHURCHWAY, PL5 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCHWAY, PL5 1AH.

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Population

340

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL5 1AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL5 1AH's 68% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 12.5% year-on-year.

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

PL5 1AH is a safe, established residential area on Churchway, 0.5km from Weston Mill in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Ham ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k, down 12.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL5 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00076154 (shared with 8 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 1AH. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 182,500

24 sales · Mean £ 184,047

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

PL5 1AH has low crime rates — 36 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 offences95
Criminal damage and arson22
Anti-social behaviour21
Other theft14
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Weston Mill Community Primary Academy

Good291 pupils0.4 km
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Victoria Road Primary

Good197 pupils0.5 km
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Marine Academy Primary

Outstanding509 pupils0.7 km
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Marine Academy Plymouth

Inadequate870 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good156 pupils0.7 km
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Riverside Community Primary School

Good493 pupils0.8 km
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Mount Tamar School

Inadequate0.9 km
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Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School

Good147 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Careswell Mini Market0.9 km
  • Friary Mill Bakery0.4 km
  • Ivor Dewdney0.4 km
  • Plymouth Food & Wine0.4 km
  • St Budeaux News0.4 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 CIC0.6 km
  • Billy's Cafe0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.4 km
  • SPAR - Wessex Retail0.8 km
  • Asia Mini Market0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • China Valley0.8 km
  • Kenny Kuet0.6 km
  • Selekt Chicken0.8 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 Association0.4 km
  • Queen Victoria Masonic Hall0.8 km
  • St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd0.3 km
  • Weston Mill Pub0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Budeaux Ferry Road0.4 km
  • St Budeaux0.5 km
  • St Budeaux Victoria Road0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Way0.1 km
  • Keyham Street0.1 km
  • St Phillips Church0.1 km
  • Eliot Street0.2 km
  • Carlton Terrace0.2 km