PL6 8LU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Longbridge Road, 0.3km from Longbridge in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Moor View ward and the Plymouth, Moor View constituency.
For families considering a move, PL6 8LU represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL6 8LU are sourced from Output Area E00076267 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONGBRIDGE ROAD, PL6 8LU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGBRIDGE ROAD, PL6 8LU.
270
46
£ 39,100 /yr
47%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL6 8LU spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. 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 8LU. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL6 8LU is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Austin Farm Academy
Leigham Primary School
St Edward's CofE Primary School
High View School
Woodford Primary School
Laira Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Lee's News0.7 km
- MFG Plymouth1.0 km
- B and M Retail1.0 km
- Deer Park Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Leigham Stores0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Shimla0.7 km
- New Oriental Express0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Riverside Caravan Park Pub/Takeaway/Shop0.7 km
- The Marsh Mill0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Aramark @ Princess Yachts Coypool0.8 km
- Costa0.2 km
- Costa Ltd at NEXT Store0.2 km
- John Nike Leisure Sport Ltd0.1 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Spar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth4.0 km
- Devonport5.8 km
- Dockyard6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Parkway Court0.1 km
- St Modwen Road0.1 km
- Holly Court0.2 km
- Parkway Retail Park0.2 km
- Barnstaple Close South0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL68LU · Data under Open Government Licence