PL6 5BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lopwell Close, 0.7km from Zoar in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Budshead ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
For serious buyers, PL6 5BP is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £507k, up 40.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00075925 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOPWELL CLOSE, PL6 5BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOPWELL CLOSE, PL6 5BP.
293
51
£ 39,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL6 5BP 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. PL6 5BP's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £507k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £507k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 40.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL6 5BP. The average age is 50.7. 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
Detached
£ 500,000
11 sales · Mean £ 497,727
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL6 5BP has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Notre Dame RC School
Woodlands School
Beechwood Primary Academy
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Whitleigh Community Primary School
Oakwood Primary Academy
Woodfield Primary School
Widewell Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Best One0.9 km
- Courtneys Ices0.9 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.9 km
- Ivor Dewdney0.9 km
- Last Chance0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Falstaff0.7 km
- Jack Rabbit0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Southway Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Derriford Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Gurkha curry and kebab0.9 km
- Mill Snacks0.8 km
- Southway Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Compass at The Grand Stand0.9 km
- Oasis0.8 km
- Fishbone Bar & Restaurant1.0 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- Just Imagine0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Budeaux4.3 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road4.5 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Warleigh Crescent0.1 km
- Warleigh Crescent0.1 km
- Tretower Close0.2 km
- Powisland Drive Middle0.2 km
- Thirlmere Gardens East0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL65BP · Data under Open Government Licence