Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

CHURCHWAY, PL5 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

264

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL5 1AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

PL5 1AJ 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.

For families considering a move, PL5 1AJ represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £213k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL5 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00076149 (shared with 2 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 1AJ. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

17 sales · Mean £ 201,940

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

PL5 1AJ has low crime rates — 33 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.

Violence and sexual offences94
Anti-social behaviour16
Other theft15
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Weston Mill Community Primary Academy

Good291 pupils0.5 km
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Victoria Road Primary

Good197 pupils0.5 km
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Marine Academy Plymouth

Inadequate870 pupils0.6 km
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Marine Academy Primary

Outstanding509 pupils0.6 km
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Mount Tamar School

Inadequate0.8 km
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St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good156 pupils0.8 km
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Riverside Community Primary School

Good493 pupils1.0 km
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Plaistow Hill Infant and Nursery School

Good130 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Careswell Mini Market0.8 km
  • Friary Mill Bakery0.5 km
  • Ivor Dewdney0.5 km
  • Plymouth Food & Wine0.5 km
  • St Budeaux News0.5 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • The Pioneer Project CIC0.8 km
  • Billy's Cafe0.5 km
  • Salad & Sarnies0.8 km
  • Climbing Hangar Plymouth1.0 km
  • Honeys Coffee0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.5 km
  • Asia Mini Market0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

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

5 nearby
  • Kings Tamerton Community Centre (Social side)0.8 km
  • Weston Mill Oak Villa Association0.5 km
  • Queen Victoria Masonic Hall0.8 km
  • St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd0.4 km
  • Weston Mill Pub0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Church Way0.1 km
  • Church Way Bottom0.1 km
  • Cardinal Avenue0.1 km
  • Church Way Bottom0.2 km
  • Cardinal Avenue0.2 km