PL5 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kelly Close, 0.3km from Barne Bottom in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within St Budeaux ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL5 1DS is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 91% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00076526 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KELLY CLOSE, PL5 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KELLY CLOSE, PL5 1DS.
439
30
£ 40,900 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL5 1DS 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
Social renting makes up 91% of tenure in PL5 1DS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL5 1DS. The average age is 30.0. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL5 1DS is moderate at 73 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
Riverside Community Primary School
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
Victoria Road Primary
Weston Mill Community Primary Academy
Drake Primary Academy
Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School
Marine Academy Primary
Marine Academy Plymouth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Friary Mill Bakery0.9 km
- Ivor Dewdney0.9 km
- Plymouth Food & Wine0.9 km
- St Budeaux News0.9 km
- Weston Mel Stores1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 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 CIC0.6 km
- Cafe Hero1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
- SPAR - Wessex Retail0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Christy's Takeaway1.0 km
- Drakes Plaice0.8 km
- KFC0.8 km
- New East Eat0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- St Budeaux Members Bar Ltd0.8 km
- Weston Mill Pub1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Budeaux Ferry Road0.8 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road0.9 km
- St Budeaux1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Kelly Close0.1 km
- Savage Road0.3 km
- Poole Park Road0.3 km
- Rugby Pitch0.4 km
- Talbot Gardens0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PL51DS · Data under Open Government Licence