PL5 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wolseley Road, 0.4km from Camel's Head in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Ham ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL5 1BJ is 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PL5 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00076160 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOLSELEY ROAD, PL5 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOLSELEY ROAD, PL5 1BJ.
284
47
£ 40,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL5 1BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
PL5 1BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 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 1BJ. The average age is 46.6. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 151,000
8 sales · Mean £ 145,125
Flat
£ 120,500
2 sales · Mean £ 120,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL5 1BJ is moderate at 50 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
Weston Mill Community Primary Academy
Victoria Road Primary
Riverside Community Primary School
Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
Marine Academy Plymouth
Marine Academy Primary
Drake Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Friary Mill Bakery0.6 km
- Ivor Dewdney0.6 km
- Plymouth Food & Wine0.6 km
- St Budeaux News0.6 km
- Weston Mel Stores0.2 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 10.7 km
- Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 20.7 km
- Elior @ Babcock Devonport Dockyard Kiosk 30.7 km
- The Pioneer Project CIC0.7 km
- Billy's Cafe0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km
- SPAR - Wessex Retail0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Kenny Kuet0.7 km
- Weston Mill Chinese0.4 km
- Christy's Takeaway0.8 km
- Drakes Plaice0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Weston Mill Oak Villa Association0.3 km
- Queen Victoria Masonic Hall1.0 km
- Royal Naval Arms0.9 km
- St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd0.4 km
- Weston Mill Pub0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Budeaux Ferry Road0.6 km
- St Budeaux0.7 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Harbour Avenue0.0 km
- Harbour Avenue0.0 km
- Carlton Terrace0.1 km
- Carlton Terrace0.1 km
- Keyham Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL51BJ · Data under Open Government Licence