Postcode PL6 5RB is located in an urban city, within the Eggbuckland ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Crownhill area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crownhill is £54,017 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth, about 2.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Crownhill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,468 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Crownhill has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Crownhill is £54,017 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL6 5RB.
Crownhill near PL6 5RB 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 2.1 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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL6 5RB.
In the PL6 5RB postcode area, located within Crownhill, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL6 5RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Eggbuckland Stores | St Edward Gardens, Plymouth, PL6 5PF | Walking directions to Eggbuckland Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Fort Austin | 2 Austin Crescent, Plymouth, PL6 5QA | Walking directions to Co-op Fort Austin |
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 5RB, 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 5RB records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around PL6 5RB in Crownhill is £240,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 191 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to PL6 5RB, including Eggbuckland Vale Primary School (Good), Widey Court Primary School (Good) and Courtlands School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PL6 5RB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,468 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 5RB 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.