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PL6 5JE

Looseleigh Lane

Budshead

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Detailed insights for PL6 5JE

Overview

Postcode PL6 5JE is located in an urban city, within the Budshead ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Glenholt & Widewell area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Glenholt & Widewell is £55,747 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth, about 3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Glenholt & Widewell has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,304 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Glenholt & Widewell has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8%

Approximately 8.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Glenholt & Widewell is £55,747 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 8 ft away from PL6 5JE.

Flood risk

No risk

Glenholt & Widewell near PL6 5JE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Plymouth located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
487
Population density
1,920.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
32.97(+399%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.77(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.21(-65%)
Other theft
4.63(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.89(-55%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
402
82.55%
Other White
30
6.16%
African
10
2.05%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
1.85%
Arab
8
1.64%
Total population: 487

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
162
40.5%
Level 3 (A level)
68
17%
No qualifications
59
14.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
12.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
8%
Total 16+ residents: 400

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
94
53.41%
Owns with a mortgage
49
27.84%
Other social rented
12
6.82%
Shared ownership
9
5.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
4.55%
Total households: 176

Property prices in Budshead

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£267
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £360K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £267 per square foot) in Budshead area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Budshead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£440,000£344
Semi-Detached44£245,000£260
Terraced44£182,500£248
Flats18£116,375£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Budshead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Budshead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310,000£83,850£152,500£131,000
2017£313,000£93,000£163,500£133,250
2018£330,000£89,500£150,000£135,000
2019£347,500£84,500£153,000£141,500
2020£315,000£120,000£185,000£149,500
2021£415,000£91,000£199,995£164,750
2022£425,000£105,000£240,000£185,000
2023£424,000£106,000£219,750£177,000
2024£425,500£135,000£216,000£197,000
2025£439,998£115,000£232,500£187,000
2026£540,000£125,000£256,500£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Budshead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Budshead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244£150£168£172
2017£242£160£178£166
2018£252£169£186£180
2019£259£160£177£189
2020£261£220£202£180
2021£279£160£231£219
2022£322£217£262£247
2023£362£207£234£240
2024£319£239£236£244
2025£348£219£243£235
2026£328£214£262£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Budshead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Budshead in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL6 5JE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL6 5JE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Apr 202611, Esthwaite Lane, Plymouth, PL6 5FQDetachedFreehold£875,000
19 Jan 20263, Esthwaite Lane, Plymouth, PL6 5FQDetachedFreehold£950,000
16 Sept 20251, Leatfield Drive, Plymouth, PL6 5HPDetachedFreehold£940,000
27 Feb 202615, Hawkins Close, Plymouth, PL6 6LLDetachedFreehold£430,000
11 Dec 202515, Hawkins Close, Plymouth, PL6 6LLDetachedFreehold£360,000

Schools

In the PL6 5JE postcode area, located within Glenholt & Widewell, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL6 5JE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryNotre Dame RC SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miNot applicableCollege of St Mark & St JohnHigher education institutions

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableWoodlands SchoolFoundation special school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL6 5JE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL6 5JE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miALDI1 Bravo Way, Plymouth, PL6 5ZDWalking directions to ALDI
0.3 miM&S FoodBravo Way, Plymouth, PL6 5GAWalking directions to M&S Food
0.4 miUpland StoresStokesay Avenue, Plymouth, PL6 6BEWalking directions to Upland Stores
0.5 miM&S Simply FoodDerriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DHWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,550
Band B£1,809
Band C£2,067
Band D£2,325
Band E£2,842
Band F£3,359
Band G£3,876
Band H£4,651

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PL6 5JE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nicola Cooke

Budshead - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Fred Thomas

Plymouth Moor View - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictPlymouthE06000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyPlymouth Moor ViewE14001426
WardBudsheadE05002078
ParishPlymouth, unparished areaE43000021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Glenholt & WidewellE02003122
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 001AE01015025
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL6 5JE

Is PL6 5JE (Glenholt & Widewell) safe?

The area around PL6 5JE records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near PL6 5JE?

The median sale price around PL6 5JE in Glenholt & Widewell is £220,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL6 5JE?

There are 9 schools close to PL6 5JE, including Notre Dame RC School (Good), College of St Mark & St John and Woodlands School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PL6 5JE?

PL6 5JE scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,304 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL6 5JE (Glenholt & Widewell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View covering PL6 5JE is Fred Thomas (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nicola Cooke (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.