Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

DAYTON CLOSE, PL6 5DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAYTON CLOSE, PL6 5DX.

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Population

241

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL6 5DX — age 47, 73% ownership, 12% 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 down 21.3% year-on-year.

home £236,153 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL6 5DX is a safe, established residential area on Dayton Close, 0.4km from Zoar in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Budshead ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.

For families considering a move, PL6 5DX represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £236k, down 21.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5DX are sourced from Output Area E00075912 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL6 5DX. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 152,500

6 sales · Mean £ 149,158

Semi-Detached

£ 222,725

14 sales · Mean £ 221,746

Detached

£ 234,975

4 sales · Mean £ 236,237

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL6 5DX has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences70
Shoplifting50
Anti-social behaviour28
Other theft17
Public order14

school Local Schools

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St Boniface's RC College

Requires Improvement323 pupils0.7 km
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Whitleigh Community Primary School

Good401 pupils0.9 km
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Sir John Hunt Community Sports College

Good833 pupils0.9 km
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Widey Court Primary School

Good605 pupils1.0 km
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Courtlands School

Good101 pupils1.0 km
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Woodlands School

Good88 pupils1.1 km
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Manadon Vale Primary School

Good409 pupils1.2 km
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Notre Dame RC School

Good778 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Dee Dee's Cafe0.8 km
  • Fishbone Bar & Restaurant0.7 km
  • McDonalds0.6 km
  • Crownhill charcoal grill0.5 km
  • Just Imagine0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland at The Range0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • OPJ services Ltd0.1 km
  • Select Convenience0.5 km
  • T & L Stores0.6 km
  • Warrens Bakery0.3 km
  • Bravura Bars0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Manadon Masonic Hall0.3 km
  • Royal British Legion0.7 km
  • The Tamar0.5 km
  • Crownhill Family Centre0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Baba's Indian Takeaway0.5 km
  • China Palace0.5 km
  • Babas 40 Dishes0.5 km
  • Crownhill Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Pizza King0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Budeaux3.7 km
  • Plymouth3.8 km
  • St Budeaux Ferry Road3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Budshead Road Filling Station0.1 km
  • Rogers Garage0.1 km
  • Dayton Close0.1 km
  • Dayton Close0.2 km
  • Kirkwall Road0.2 km