Postcode report
PL6 7RZ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About PL6 7RZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
PL6 7RZ is a postcode in Southway, Plymouth, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PL6 7RZ, then scores the surrounding small area 76/100 - top 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PL6 7RZ are health and local prosperity, 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 7RZ is based on South Hams 001 Census 2021. It covers 6,130 residents, 71 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 6% 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 10/10.
For property prices near PL6 7RZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PL6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £225k from 105 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 7RZ can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PL6 7RZ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PL6 7RZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 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 7RZ
Is PL6 7RZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 76/100 (top 7% 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 7RZ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PL6 7RZ?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PL6 7RZ?
LocaleIQ matched PL6 7RZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PL6 7RZ?
The latest median sold price is £225k based on 105 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PL6 7RZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.