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PL6 6BR

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Southway

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Detailed insights for PL6 6BR

Overview

Postcode PL6 6BR is located in an urban city, within the Southway 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 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% 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 Bere Ferrers, about 3.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Glenholt & Widewell has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,460 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Glenholt & Widewell has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL6 6BR.

Flood risk

No risk

Glenholt & Widewell near PL6 6BR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bere Ferrers located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
2,734.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.3(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.77(-81%)
Other theft
2.77(-51%)
Public order
1.38(-79%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.38(-79%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
97.5%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.07%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.71%
Irish
1
0.36%
Other
1
0.36%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
26.07%
No qualifications
46
17.9%
Level 3 (A level)
43
16.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.84%
Apprenticeship
29
11.28%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
91
70.54%
Owns with a mortgage
35
27.13%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.33%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Southway

Median price£202,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)168
Typical range (middle 50%)£167K – £265K

Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Southway area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Southway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£375,000£291
Semi-Detached46£268,500£295
Terraced84£190,000£217
Flats19£139,500£208

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Southway

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southway.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£294,950£93,000£175,000£135,000
2017£290,000£106,000£187,000£140,000
2018£299,950£118,500£206,000£145,000
2019£285,000£100,500£185,000£140,000
2020£347,500£114,000£185,000£153,000
2021£357,500£114,250£214,950£156,000
2022£410,000£128,000£215,000£180,000
2023£394,000£136,000£250,000£182,500
2024£392,500£128,000£247,500£177,600
2025£375,000£139,750£260,000£190,000
2026£407,500£128,250£230,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southway.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southway.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190£180£213£153
2017£250£187£199£161
2018£252£189£229£168
2019£221£125£193£163
2020£260£177£219£179
2021£269£164£227£180
2022£326£219£262£224
2023£316£229£273£210
2024£277£220£274£209
2025£294£211£293£215
2026£365£155£249£230
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southway.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL6 6BR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL6 6BR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Nov 202518B, Barningham Gardens, Plymouth, PL6 6HJFlatsLeasehold£173,000
29 Aug 20256, Barningham Gardens, Plymouth, PL6 6HJSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
25 Jul 202527, Barningham Gardens, Plymouth, PL6 6HJDetachedFreehold£395,000
28 Feb 20259, Barningham Gardens, Plymouth, PL6 6HJDetachedFreehold£625,000
08 Dec 20255, Farnley Close, Plymouth, PL6 6BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£372,500

Schools

In the PL6 6BR postcode area, located within Glenholt & Widewell, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL6 6BR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryOakwood Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWidewell Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryNotre Dame RC SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL6 6BR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL6 6BR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAldiFlamborough Road, Plymouth, PL6 6QRWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miMorrisons Daily325-327 Southway Drive, Plymouth, PL6 6QRWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miUpland StoresStokesay Avenue, Plymouth, PL6 6BEWalking directions to Upland Stores

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 6BR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jacqueline Sansom

Southway - 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
WardSouthwayE05002095
ParishPlymouth, unparished areaE43000021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Glenholt & WidewellE02003122
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 001CE01015160
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL6 6BR

Is PL6 6BR (Glenholt & Widewell) safe?

The area around PL6 6BR records about 24 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 6BR?

The median sale price around PL6 6BR in Glenholt & Widewell is £202,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 168 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL6 6BR?

There are 7 schools close to PL6 6BR, including Oakwood Primary Academy (Good), Widewell Primary Academy (Good) and Notre Dame RC School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PL6 6BR?

PL6 6BR scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,460 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL6 6BR (Glenholt & Widewell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View covering PL6 6BR is Fred Thomas (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jacqueline Sansom (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.