PL6 5DW is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Crownhill in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Budshead ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PL6 5DW offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5DW are sourced from Output Area E00075897 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL6 5DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL6 5DW.
504
27
£ 45,400 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL6 5DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PL6 5DW is a student and graduate zone — average age 27, 62% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL6 5DW. The average age is 27.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL6 5DW has low crime rates — 36 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
Widey Court Primary School
Courtlands School
St Boniface's RC College
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Manadon Vale Primary School
Eggbuckland Community College
Notre Dame RC School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Plymouth Garden Centre Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Adrenalin Cafe0.7 km
- Clip n Climb Cafe0.7 km
- Dee Dee's Cafe0.4 km
- Fishbone Bar & Restaurant0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland at The Range0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- Baba's Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- China Palace0.5 km
- Babas 40 Dishes0.5 km
- Crownhill Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- OPJ services Ltd0.6 km
- Select Convenience0.5 km
- Warrens Bakery0.5 km
- BodyWorld Plymouth0.7 km
- Bravura Bars0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Manadon Masonic Hall0.3 km
- Royal British Legion0.2 km
- The Tamar0.5 km
- Crownhill Family Centre0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth3.7 km
- St Budeaux4.3 km
- Keyham4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Charlton Road0.3 km
- Widey Cross0.3 km
- Widey Lane0.3 km
- Crownhill Fort0.4 km
- Land Registry0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PL65DW · Data under Open Government Licence