PL5 1DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 1DT 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 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
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 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00076520 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL5 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL5 1DT.
610
31
£ 40,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL5 1DT 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 1DT has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 31-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 1DT. The average age is 30.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL5 1DT 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 Bakery0.8 km
- Ivor Dewdney0.8 km
- Plymouth Food & Wine0.8 km
- St Budeaux News0.8 km
- Weston Mel Stores1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Pioneer Project CIC0.6 km
- Honeys Coffee0.8 km
- Taste Of India0.6 km
- The Square Table Cafe0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
- SPAR - Wessex Retail0.2 km
- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Drakes Plaice0.7 km
- KFC0.8 km
- New East Eat0.6 km
- Papa John's0.8 km
- + 3 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 Road0.7 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road0.8 km
- St Budeaux1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Kelly Close0.1 km
- Savage Road0.2 km
- Poole Park Road0.2 km
- Rugby Pitch0.3 km
- Rugby Pitch0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PL51DT · Data under Open Government Licence