PL6 5BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Warleigh Crescent, 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 5BS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £443k, up 5.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00075925 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WARLEIGH CRESCENT, PL6 5BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARLEIGH CRESCENT, PL6 5BS.
293
51
£ 39,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL6 5BS 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
No single demographic signal dominates PL6 5BS — age 51, 94% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 5.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL6 5BS. 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
£ 422,500
11 sales · Mean £ 399,954
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL6 5BS has low crime rates — 13 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
Whitleigh Community Primary School
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Woodfield Primary School
Oakwood Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Best One0.9 km
- Courtneys Ices0.9 km
- Dunnets Local1.0 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd1.0 km
- Ivor Dewdney1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Falstaff0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Southway Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Derriford Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Gurkha curry and kebab0.9 km
- Mill Snacks0.8 km
- Southway Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Oasis0.9 km
- McDonalds1.0 km
- Just Imagine0.8 km
- 123 Jump Ltd0.8 km
- Hands2gether0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Budeaux4.3 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road4.4 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road4.5 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: PL65BS · Data under Open Government Licence