PL6 5AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cross Park Avenue, 0.7km from Manadon in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Eggbuckland ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
For families considering a move, PL6 5AR represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5AR are sourced from Output Area E00076129 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROSS PARK AVENUE, PL6 5AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSS PARK AVENUE, PL6 5AR.
265
49
£ 45,400 /yr
51%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL6 5AR — age 49, 94% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL6 5AR. The average age is 49.3. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
2 sales · Mean £ 230,000
Detached
£ 270,000
3 sales · Mean £ 271,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL6 5AR is moderate at 51 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 Boniface's RC College
Courtlands School
Widey Court Primary School
Manadon Vale Primary School
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Eggbuckland Community College
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Whitleigh Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Malar Service Ltd A.K.A Londis0.8 km
- OPJ services Ltd0.6 km
- Select Convenience0.1 km
- T & L Stores0.9 km
- Warrens Bakery0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Golden Hind0.8 km
- Manadon Masonic Hall0.5 km
- Royal British Legion0.5 km
- The Tamar0.2 km
- Crownhill Family Centre0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Manadon Sports & Community Hub0.8 km
- Dee Dee's Cafe1.0 km
- Crownhill charcoal grill0.1 km
- Elior @ EDF Energy0.8 km
- Nibana0.2 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Baba's Indian Takeaway0.2 km
- China Palace0.2 km
- Babas 40 Dishes0.2 km
- Crownhill Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Ocean Delight1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth3.2 km
- St Budeaux3.7 km
- Keyham3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Great Berry Road0.1 km
- Crownhill Low Level0.1 km
- St Boniface College0.2 km
- Crownhill Village0.2 km
- Crownhill Low Level0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL65AR · Data under Open Government Licence