PL6 5EA is a mixed residential area on Smallack Drive, 0.5km from Crownhill in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Budshead ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL6, PL6 5EA offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £318k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5EA are sourced from Output Area E00075913 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SMALLACK DRIVE, PL6 5EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMALLACK DRIVE, PL6 5EA.
251
49
£ 45,400 /yr
52%
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.
Area Character
PL6 5EA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL6 5EA. The average age is 49.5. 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
£ 318,500
2 sales · Mean £ 318,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL6 5EA is moderate at 85 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.
school Local Schools
Widey Court Primary School
Courtlands School
St Boniface's RC College
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Manadon Vale Primary School
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Notre Dame RC School
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Adrenalin Cafe0.8 km
- Clip n Climb Cafe0.8 km
- Dee Dee's Cafe0.4 km
- Fishbone Bar & Restaurant0.5 km
- McDonalds0.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland at The Range0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Pizza Hut1.0 km
- Baba's Indian Takeaway0.4 km
- China Palace0.4 km
- Babas 40 Dishes0.4 km
- Crownhill Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- OPJ services Ltd0.3 km
- Select Convenience0.5 km
- Warrens Bakery0.3 km
- BodyWorld Plymouth0.8 km
- Bravura Bars0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Manadon Masonic Hall0.1 km
- Royal British Legion0.3 km
- The Tamar0.4 km
- Crownhill Family Centre0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth3.8 km
- St Budeaux4.1 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Charlton Road0.1 km
- Crownhill Fort0.1 km
- Plumer Road0.3 km
- William Prance Road0.3 km
- Rogers Garage0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL65EA · Data under Open Government Licence