PL6 5QQ is a safe, established residential area on Childrey Walk, 0.3km from Egg Buckland in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Eggbuckland ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
For families considering a move, PL6 5QQ represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 5QQ are sourced from Output Area E00076135 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHILDREY WALK, PL6 5QQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHILDREY WALK, PL6 5QQ.
361
38
£ 39,100 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL6 5QQ — age 38, 80% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL6 5QQ. The average age is 37.7. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 167,500
4 sales · Mean £ 166,250
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
1 sales · Mean £ 170,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL6 5QQ 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
St Edward's CofE Primary School
Cann Bridge School
Tor Bridge Primary School
Leigham Primary School
Austin Farm Academy
Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care
Tor Bridge High
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Lee's News0.9 km
- Londis0.3 km
- Eggbuckland Stores0.6 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Leigham Stores0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Prince Maurice0.7 km
- The Jolly Miller1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Plymouth Garden Centre Coffee Shop0.8 km
- The Windmill Chargrill0.8 km
- Eurest at Asda1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Eggbuckland Fish And Chip Shop0.7 km
- Shimla0.8 km
- Jaws1.0 km
- New Oriental Express0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.2 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth3.9 km
- Keyham5.4 km
- Devonport5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Bircham View0.0 km
- Dunley Walk0.1 km
- Childrey Gardens0.1 km
- Bircham View South0.1 km
- Barcote Walk0.1 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: PL65QQ · Data under Open Government Licence