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PL6 5TZ

Oak Drive

Budshead

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Overview

Postcode PL6 5TZ is located in an urban city, within the Budshead area of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Crownhill area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crownhill is £54,017 per year. The median sale price in Budshead is £230,000 (around £267 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,000 and £350,000. The nearest station is St Budeaux Ferry Road, about 2.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Bladder Meadow.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Crownhill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,413 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Crownhill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20%

Approximately 20.0% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Crownhill is £54,017 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL6 5TZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Crownhill near PL6 5TZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is St Budeaux Ferry Road located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL6 5TZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBladder MeadowMediumWalking directions to Bladder Meadow

Area Profile

Population
375
Population density
1,251.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.72(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.02(+61%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.82(+128%)
Public order
11.75(+80%)
Other theft
9.2(+63%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
329
86.81%
Other White
18
4.75%
Other Asian
10
2.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.58%
Indian
5
1.32%
Total population: 379

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
36.17%
Level 3 (A level)
60
21.28%
No qualifications
47
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.38%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
33.55%
Owns outright
43
27.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
14.19%
Social rents from council
19
12.26%
Other social rented
12
7.74%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Budshead

Median price: £230,000
Price per sq ft: £267
Sales (last 12 months): 131
Typical range (middle 50%): £170K – £350K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (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
Detached31£430,000£339
Semi-Detached44£243,750£263
Terraced42£190,000£242
Flats14£126,000£221

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£318,000£94,350£153,725£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£439,995£117,500£230,000£187,000
2026£495,000£125,000£252,500£190,000
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£226£150£169£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£223£242£237
2026£315£214£272£247
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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL6 5TZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL6 5TZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Aug 202611, Oak Drive, Plymouth, PL6 5TZDetachedFreehold£350,000
14 Nov 2025Flat 7, Brooklands, 680, Budshead Road, Plymouth, PL6 5XRFlatsLeasehold£175,000
31 Jul 2025Flat 3, Brooklands, 680, Budshead Road, Plymouth, PL6 5XRFlatsLeasehold£177,500
07 Apr 2026Flat 19, Foliot House, 678, Budshead Road, Plymouth, PL6 5FWFlatsLeasehold£137,500
30 Sept 2025Flat 22, Foliot House, 678, Budshead Road, Plymouth, PL6 5FWFlatsLeasehold£120,000

Schools

In the PL6 5TZ postcode area, located within Crownhill, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for PL6 5TZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryWhitleigh Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Unrated
0.6 miSecondaryNotre Dame RC SchoolAcademy converter
Inadequate
0.6 miSecondarySir John Hunt Community Sports CollegeAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PL6 5TZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL6 5TZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBudshead General StoreKirkwall Road, Plymouth, PL6 5DUWalking directions to Budshead General Store
0.2 miLondisDayton Close, Plymouth, PL6 5DXWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miFarmfoodsPlumer Road, Plymouth, PL6 5DZWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miALDI1 Bravo Way, Plymouth, PL6 5ZDWalking directions to ALDI
0.4 miM&S FoodBravo Way, Plymouth, PL6 5GAWalking directions to M&S Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district.

Band A£1,628
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,171
Band D£2,442
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,527
Band G£4,070
Band H£4,884

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 5TZ, 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)CrownhillE02003129
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 008AE01015029
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about PL6 5TZ

Is PL6 5TZ (Crownhill) safe?

The area around PL6 5TZ records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near PL6 5TZ?

The median sale price around PL6 5TZ in Budshead is £230,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL6 5TZ?

There are 9 schools close to PL6 5TZ, including Whitleigh Community Primary School, Notre Dame RC School (Inadequate) and Sir John Hunt Community Sports College (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around PL6 5TZ?

PL6 5TZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,413 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL6 5TZ (Crownhill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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