PL6 8BB is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Howeson Lane, 0.4km from Derriford in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Moor View ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PL6 8BB offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 8BB are sourced from Output Area E00181102 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOWESON LANE, PL6 8BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWESON LANE, PL6 8BB.
454
26
£ 42,600 /yr
12%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL6 8BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PL6 8BB is a high-turnover rental hub — with 70% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 26).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL6 8BB. The average age is 26.2. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL6 8BB is moderate at 57 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
Notre Dame RC School
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Oakwood Primary Academy
Thornbury Primary School
Woodlands School
Beechwood Primary Academy
Widewell Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Spar0.7 km
- BodyWorld Plymouth0.5 km
- Bravura Bars0.9 km
- Subway0.5 km
- W H Smith0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Compass at The Grand Stand0.2 km
- Nuffield Health Devonshire0.4 km
- Oasis0.6 km
- Adrenalin Cafe0.5 km
- Clip n Climb Cafe0.5 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Derriford Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Pizza Hut0.3 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland at The Range0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Crownhill Family Centre0.9 km
- Jack Rabbit0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth4.8 km
- St Budeaux4.9 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Jack Rabbit0.1 km
- Tavistock Road0.1 km
- Plymbridge Lane0.2 km
- Rowans0.2 km
- Derriford Roundabout0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL68BB · Data under Open Government Licence