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.
CHURCHWAY, PL5 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCHWAY, PL5 1AQ.
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44
£ 37,200 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Weston Mill Community Primary Academy
Victoria Road Primary
Marine Academy Plymouth
Marine Academy Primary
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
Mount Tamar School
Riverside Community Primary School
Mayflower Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.5 km
- SPAR - Wessex Retail1.0 km
- Asia Mini Market0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: PL51AQ · Data under Open Government Licence