PL6 6BR is a sought-after residential area on Trentham Close, 0.8km from Widewell in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Southway ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL6, PL6 6BR offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 98% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, down 18.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 6BR are sourced from Output Area E00076607 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TRENTHAM CLOSE, PL6 6BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRENTHAM CLOSE, PL6 6BR.
280
57
£ 49,900 /yr
43%
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 6BR is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 98% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 18.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL6 6BR. The average age is 56.7. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 264,000
1 sales · Mean £ 264,000
Detached
£ 282,500
3 sales · Mean £ 281,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL6 6BR has low crime rates — 15 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
Oakwood Primary Academy
Widewell Primary Academy
Notre Dame RC School
Beechwood Primary Academy
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School
Woodlands School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Courtneys Ices0.5 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.6 km
- Ivor Dewdney0.6 km
- Martins0.6 km
- Premier Stores Ltd1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Southway Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Gurkha curry and kebab1.0 km
- Southway Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Southway Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Southway Pizza0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Jack Rabbit1.0 km
- The Toby Carvery0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- 1440 Compass0.6 km
- Compass at The Grand Stand0.8 km
- Nuffield Health Devonshire0.9 km
- Oasis0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bere Ferrers5.2 km
- St Budeaux5.4 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Barningham Gardens0.0 km
- Burton Close0.1 km
- Burton Close0.2 km
- Corsham Close0.2 km
- Colston Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL66BR · Data under Open Government Licence