PL6 5AB is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Derriford in Plymouth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Moor View ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
Day-to-day life in PL6 5AB has the character of a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability.
Safety: Crime rates are high (154 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00181102 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL6 5AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL6 5AB.
454
26
£ 42,600 /yr
12%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL6 5AB 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
At 70% private renter occupancy, PL6 5AB is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL6 5AB. The average age is 26.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PL6 5AB are high at 154 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Notre Dame RC School
Thornbury Primary School
Widey Court Primary School
Courtlands School
Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care
Tor Bridge High
Oakwood Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Spar1.0 km
- BodyWorld Plymouth0.3 km
- Bravura Bars0.8 km
- Subway0.4 km
- W H Smith0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Compass at The Grand Stand0.4 km
- Nuffield Health Devonshire0.4 km
- Oasis0.8 km
- Adrenalin Cafe0.3 km
- Clip n Climb Cafe0.3 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Derriford Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Pizza Hut0.1 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland at The Range0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Crownhill Family Centre0.8 km
- Jack Rabbit0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth4.6 km
- St Budeaux4.9 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Ambulance Station0.2 km
- Derriford Park0.2 km
- Derriford Roundabout0.2 km
- TA Centre0.3 km
- TA Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL65AB · Data under Open Government Licence