Postcode report
Is PL6 5RE a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About PL6 5RE: area rating, property, schools and local change
PL6 5RE is a postcode in Moor View, Plymouth, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PL6 5RE, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 17% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PL6 5RE are local prosperity and safety, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PL6 5RE is based on Plymouth 012 Census 2021. It covers 7,131 residents, 4,011 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 14% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near PL6 5RE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PL6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £225k from 129 rolling sales, down 1.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PL6 5RE can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PL6 5RE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PL6 5RE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PL6 5RE
Is PL6 5RE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 17% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PL6 5RE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PL6 5RE?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near PL6 5RE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for PL6 5RE?
LocaleIQ matched PL6 5RE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PL6 5RE?
The latest median sold price is £225k based on 129 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PL6 5RE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.