Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

LONGBRIDGE ROAD, PL6 8LU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGBRIDGE ROAD, PL6 8LU.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Shoplifting27
Anti-social behaviour20
Violence and sexual offences20
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Austin Farm Academy

Inadequate149 pupils0.9 km
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Leigham Primary School

Good437 pupils1.2 km
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St Edward's CofE Primary School

Good233 pupils1.4 km
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High View School

Outstanding1.4 km
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Woodford Primary School

Good450 pupils1.4 km
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Laira Green Primary School

Requires Improvement262 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Shimla0.7 km
  • New Oriental Express0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ibis Hotel0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Riverside Caravan Park Pub/Takeaway/Shop0.7 km
  • The Marsh Mill0.6 km
restaurant

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
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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