PL6 5AW is a sought-after residential area on Cosdon Place, 0.6km from Crownhill in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Eggbuckland ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
For serious buyers, PL6 5AW is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00076126 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COSDON PLACE, PL6 5AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COSDON PLACE, PL6 5AW.
258
46
£ 45,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL6 5AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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
PL6 5AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL6 5AW. The average age is 45.5. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL6 5AW has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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
Widey Court Primary School
Courtlands School
St Boniface's RC College
Manadon Vale Primary School
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Eggbuckland Community College
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Compton CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Malar Service Ltd A.K.A Londis0.8 km
- OPJ services Ltd0.6 km
- Select Convenience0.2 km
- Bravura Bars0.8 km
- Budshead General Store1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Golden Hind0.8 km
- Manadon Masonic Hall0.5 km
- Royal British Legion0.3 km
- The Tamar0.2 km
- Crownhill Family Centre0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Manadon Sports & Community Hub0.9 km
- Plymouth Garden Centre Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Crownhill charcoal grill0.2 km
- Dee Dee's Cafe0.8 km
- Fishbone Bar & Restaurant1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.2 km
- Iceland at The Range1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Baba's Indian Takeaway0.2 km
- China Palace0.2 km
- Babas 40 Dishes0.2 km
- Crownhill Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Pizza King0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth3.3 km
- Keyham3.9 km
- St Budeaux3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Widey Cross0.2 km
- Widey Lane0.2 km
- Crownhill Village0.2 km
- Great Berry Road0.2 km
- Crownhill Low Level0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL65AW · Data under Open Government Licence