PL5 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Barne Barton in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within St Budeaux 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. 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 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL5 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00076494 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL5 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL5 1AP.
307
44
£ 37,200 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL5 1AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PL5 1AP is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL5 1AP. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL5 1AP has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
Victoria Road Primary
Mount Tamar School
Riverside Community Primary School
Marine Academy Primary
Marine Academy Plymouth
Plaistow Hill Infant and Nursery School
St Budeaux Foundation CofE (Aided) Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Friary Mill Bakery0.7 km
- Ivor Dewdney0.7 km
- Plymouth Food & Wine0.7 km
- St Budeaux News0.7 km
- Wow Everyday Essentials0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- The Pioneer Project CIC0.7 km
- Billy's Cafe0.7 km
- Salad & Sarnies0.4 km
- Honeys Coffee0.7 km
- Rose's Cafe0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.7 km
- SPAR - Wessex Retail1.0 km
- Asia Mini Market0.4 km
- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- China Valley0.4 km
- Kenny Kuet0.6 km
- Selekt Chicken0.4 km
- Drakes Plaice0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Cornwall Gates Sports Bar0.2 km
- Ferry House Inn0.6 km
- Royal Albert Bridge Inn0.6 km
- Queen Victoria Masonic Hall0.4 km
- St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Budeaux Victoria Road0.5 km
- St Budeaux0.6 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Seacroft Road0.1 km
- Seacroft Road0.1 km
- Stanhope Road0.2 km
- Stanhope Road0.2 km
- Mackenzie Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL51AP · Data under Open Government Licence