Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

GREAT BERRY ROAD, PL6 5AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT BERRY ROAD, PL6 5AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

258

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PL6 5AY 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.

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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL6 5AY spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £369k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 19.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL6 5AY is a sought-after residential area on Great Berry Road, 0.7km from Crownhill in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Eggbuckland ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL6, PL6 5AY offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £369k, up 19.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00076126 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL6 5AY. 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

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

14 sales · Mean £ 331,353

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL6 5AY has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting47
Violence and sexual offences36
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft13
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Courtlands School

Good101 pupils0.3 km
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Widey Court Primary School

Good605 pupils0.3 km
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St Boniface's RC College

Requires Improvement323 pupils0.4 km
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Manadon Vale Primary School

Good409 pupils0.6 km
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Eggbuckland Vale Primary School

Good394 pupils0.9 km
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Eggbuckland Community College

Requires Improvement1022 pupils0.9 km
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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils1.4 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy

Good490 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Malar Service Ltd A.K.A Londis0.7 km
  • OPJ services Ltd0.8 km
  • Select Convenience0.3 km
  • Bravura Bars1.0 km
  • Warrens Bakery0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Golden Hind0.7 km
  • Manadon Masonic Hall0.7 km
  • Royal British Legion0.5 km
  • The Tamar0.4 km
  • Crownhill Family Centre0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Manadon Sports & Community Hub0.9 km
  • Plymouth Garden Centre Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Crownhill charcoal grill0.3 km
  • Dee Dee's Cafe1.0 km
  • Elior @ EDF Energy0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Baba's Indian Takeaway0.4 km
  • China Palace0.3 km
  • Babas 40 Dishes0.4 km
  • Crownhill Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Pizza King0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth3.1 km
  • Keyham3.8 km
  • St Budeaux3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Great Berry Road0.2 km
  • St Boniface College0.2 km
  • Winsbury Court0.3 km
  • Winsbury Court0.3 km
  • Widey Cross0.3 km