PL6 5BR is a safe, established residential area on Maristow Close, 0.7km from Zoar in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Budshead ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL6, PL6 5BR offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £445k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5BR are sourced from Output Area E00075926 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARISTOW CLOSE, PL6 5BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARISTOW CLOSE, PL6 5BR.
298
47
£ 39,800 /yr
45%
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
PL6 5BR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £445k 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 5BR. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 338,000
6 sales · Mean £ 342,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL6 5BR has low crime rates — 16 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
Woodlands School
Notre Dame RC School
Beechwood Primary Academy
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Whitleigh Community Primary School
Woodfield Primary School
Oakwood Primary Academy
Brook Green Centre for Learning
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Best One0.9 km
- Courtneys Ices1.0 km
- Dunnets Local1.0 km
- Last Chance0.6 km
- Premier Stores Ltd1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Falstaff0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Oasis0.9 km
- McDonalds1.0 km
- Just Imagine0.7 km
- 123 Jump Ltd0.7 km
- Hands2gether0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Derriford Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Gurkha curry and kebab1.0 km
- Mill Snacks0.7 km
- Southway Charcoal Grill1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Budeaux4.2 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road4.4 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Warleigh Crescent0.1 km
- Warleigh Crescent0.1 km
- Thirlmere Gardens West0.2 km
- Ullswater Crescent0.2 km
- Thirlmere Gardens West0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL65BR · Data under Open Government Licence