PL6 5BG is a sought-after residential area on Southwell Road, 0.6km from Hartley Vale in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Eggbuckland ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL6, PL6 5BG offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5BG are sourced from Output Area E00076136 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHWELL ROAD, PL6 5BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHWELL ROAD, PL6 5BG.
293
49
£ 45,400 /yr
49%
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.
Area Character
PL6 5BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 5BG. The average age is 48.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 294,975
6 sales · Mean £ 301,158
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL6 5BG has low crime rates — 25 incidents 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
Manadon Vale Primary School
St Boniface's RC College
Courtlands School
Widey Court Primary School
Eggbuckland Community College
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Compton CofE Primary School
Pennycross Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Malar Service Ltd A.K.A Londis0.4 km
- OPJ services Ltd1.0 km
- Select Convenience0.5 km
- Warrens Bakery0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Golden Hind0.4 km
- Manadon Masonic Hall0.9 km
- Royal British Legion0.7 km
- The Tamar0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Manadon Sports & Community Hub0.7 km
- Crownhill charcoal grill0.5 km
- Elior @ EDF Energy0.5 km
- Nibana0.5 km
- Village Bakery And Takeaway0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Baba's Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- China Palace0.5 km
- Babas 40 Dishes0.5 km
- Crownhill Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Ocean Delight0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth2.9 km
- Keyham3.6 km
- St Budeaux3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Manadon Roundabout0.2 km
- St Boniface College0.2 km
- Manadon Roundabout0.3 km
- Great Berry Road0.3 km
- Manadon Vale Primary School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL65BG · Data under Open Government Licence