Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

SMALLACK DRIVE, PL6 5EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMALLACK DRIVE, PL6 5EB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

504

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL6 5EB 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.

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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

PL6 5EB is a student and graduate zone — average age 27, 62% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Unusually low crime for this demographic — a safer student/graduate area than most. Property prices are trending down 34.8% year-on-year.

home £376,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL6 5EB is a safe, established residential area on Smallack Drive, 0.3km from Crownhill in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Budshead ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PL6 5EB offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £376k, down 34.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5EB are sourced from Output Area E00075897 (shared with 7 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 5EB. 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

White / British86.6%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 418,000

3 sales · Mean £ 419,666

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

PL6 5EB has low crime rates — 49 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.

Violence and sexual offences60
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order14
Shoplifting14

school Local Schools

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Courtlands School

Good101 pupils0.7 km
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Widey Court Primary School

Good605 pupils0.7 km
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St Boniface's RC College

Requires Improvement323 pupils0.9 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy

Good490 pupils0.9 km
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Eggbuckland Vale Primary School

Good394 pupils1.1 km
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Notre Dame RC School

Good778 pupils1.3 km
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Manadon Vale Primary School

Good409 pupils1.3 km
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Eggbuckland Community College

Requires Improvement1022 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Plymouth Garden Centre Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Adrenalin Cafe0.7 km
  • Clip n Climb Cafe0.7 km
  • Dee Dee's Cafe0.3 km
  • Fishbone Bar & Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland at The Range0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Pizza Hut0.8 km
  • Baba's Indian Takeaway0.6 km
  • China Palace0.5 km
  • Babas 40 Dishes0.6 km
  • Crownhill Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • OPJ services Ltd0.5 km
  • Select Convenience0.6 km
  • Warrens Bakery0.5 km
  • BodyWorld Plymouth0.7 km
  • Bravura Bars0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Manadon Masonic Hall0.3 km
  • Royal British Legion0.3 km
  • The Tamar0.6 km
  • Crownhill Family Centre0.4 km
  • Jack Rabbit1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth3.8 km
  • St Budeaux4.3 km
  • Keyham4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Charlton Road0.2 km
  • Crownhill Fort0.3 km
  • Land Registry0.3 km
  • William Prance Road0.3 km
  • Future Inns0.3 km