Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

CHURCHWAY, PL5 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

PL5 1AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 90% 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 17.2% year-on-year.

home £224,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL5 1AQ is a safe, established residential area on Churchway, 0.4km from Weston Mill in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Ham ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.

For families considering a move, PL5 1AQ represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £224k, up 17.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL5 1AQ 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 1AQ. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 182,000

19 sales · Mean £ 193,760

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

PL5 1AQ has low crime rates — 46 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 offences104
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson21
Other theft15
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Weston Mill Community Primary Academy

Good291 pupils0.4 km
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Victoria Road Primary

Good197 pupils0.6 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

15 nearby
  • Careswell Mini Market0.8 km
  • Friary Mill Bakery0.6 km
  • Ivor Dewdney0.5 km
  • Plymouth Food & Wine0.5 km
  • St Budeaux News0.6 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 11.0 km
  • Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 21.0 km
  • Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 31.0 km
  • The Pioneer Project CIC0.8 km
  • Billy's Cafe0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.5 km
  • SPAR - Wessex Retail1.0 km
  • Asia Mini Market0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • China Valley0.9 km
  • Kenny Kuet0.7 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)0.8 km
  • Weston Mill Oak Villa Association0.4 km
  • Queen Victoria Masonic Hall0.8 km
  • St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd0.5 km
  • Weston Mill Pub0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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