Postcode PL6 5QL is located in an urban city, within the Eggbuckland ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Deer Park & Leigham area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Deer Park & Leigham is £45,187 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth, about 2.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Deer Park & Leigham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,105 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Deer Park & Leigham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Deer Park & Leigham is £45,187 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL6 5QL.
Deer Park & Leigham near PL6 5QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Plymouth located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £275 per square foot) in Eggbuckland area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £680,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £370,000 | £350 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £277,500 | £289 |
| Terraced | 86 | £218,000 | £247 |
| Flats | 15 | £140,000 | £210 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £270,000 | £105,000 | £210,000 | £144,500 |
| 2017 | £270,000 | £112,500 | £224,000 | £158,000 |
| 2018 | £270,000 | £114,000 | £235,000 | £160,000 |
| 2019 | £306,000 | £114,250 | £226,050 | £167,500 |
| 2020 | £326,500 | £121,000 | £236,000 | £176,000 |
| 2021 | £324,250 | £121,000 | £262,500 | £180,000 |
| 2022 | £385,000 | £121,250 | £280,000 | £212,500 |
| 2023 | £347,000 | £142,500 | £282,500 | £209,000 |
| 2024 | £390,000 | £135,350 | £297,500 | £210,000 |
| 2025 | £370,000 | £140,750 | £275,000 | £224,000 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £146,000 | £270,000 | £220,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £247 | £186 | £215 | £174 |
| 2017 | £261 | £164 | £223 | £180 |
| 2018 | £259 | £198 | £232 | £189 |
| 2019 | £265 | £178 | £228 | £199 |
| 2020 | £267 | £184 | £235 | £201 |
| 2021 | £278 | £203 | £251 | £208 |
| 2022 | £342 | £199 | £292 | £240 |
| 2023 | £334 | £228 | £286 | £254 |
| 2024 | £328 | £198 | £292 | £245 |
| 2025 | £348 | £200 | £286 | £242 |
| 2026 | £323 | £236 | £314 | £266 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL6 5QL.
In the PL6 5QL postcode area, located within Deer Park & Leigham, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL6 5QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Fort Austin | 2 Austin Crescent, Plymouth, PL6 5QA | Walking directions to Co-op Fort Austin |
| 0.4 mi | Keswick Stores | Keswick Crescent, Plymouth, PL6 8TT | Walking directions to Keswick Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Eggbuckland Stores | St Edward Gardens, Plymouth, PL6 5PF | Walking directions to Eggbuckland Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Leypark Drive, Plymouth, PL6 8TB | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL6 5QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Hagan
Eggbuckland - Elected 7 May 2026
Fred Thomas
Plymouth Moor View - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL6 5QL records about 16 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PL6 5QL in Deer Park & Leigham is £240,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 191 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to PL6 5QL, including St Edward's CofE Primary School (Good), Cann Bridge School (Good) and Tor Bridge Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PL6 5QL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,105 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View covering PL6 5QL is Fred Thomas (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Hagan (Reform UK).
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.