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PL6 6NE

Hurrell Close

Southway

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Detailed insights for PL6 6NE

Overview

Postcode PL6 6NE is located in an urban city, within the Southway ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Southway area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southway is £46,307 per year. The nearest station is Bere Ferrers, about 2.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
26.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Southway has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,989 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Southway has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.7%

Approximately 26.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Southway is £46,307 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Southway near PL6 6NE 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
3,967.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.38(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.9(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.53(+1%)
Other crime
4.15(+152%)
Other theft
2.97(-47%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
285
96.61%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.69%
Other White
2
0.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.34%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.34%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
23.39%
Level 3 (A level)
49
19.76%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
16.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
16.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.9%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
32.06%
Owns with a mortgage
42
32.06%
Social rents from council
19
14.5%
Other social rented
16
12.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.63%
Total households: 131

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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL6 6NE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL6 6NE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202564, Hurrell Close, Plymouth, PL6 6NETerracedFreehold£170,000
25 Jul 20251, Hurrell Close, Plymouth, PL6 6NATerracedFreehold£185,000
28 Mar 202516, Latimer Walk, Plymouth, PL6 6LZTerracedFreehold£210,000
29 Apr 20257, Godding Gardens, Plymouth, PL6 6NFTerracedFreehold£200,000
09 Jun 202515, Pethick Close, Plymouth, PL6 6NWTerracedFreehold£166,000

Schools

In the PL6 6NE postcode area, located within Southway, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL6 6NE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBeechwood Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMary Dean's CofE Primary School and NurseryAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableWoodlands SchoolFoundation special school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL6 6NE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL6 6NE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miDunnets LocalJeffery Close, Plymouth, PL6 6NZWalking directions to Dunnets Local
0.4 miLast ChanceBampfylde Way, Plymouth, PL6 6SWWalking directions to Last Chance

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 6NE, 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)SouthwayE02003123
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 002CE01015161
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL6 6NE

Is PL6 6NE (Southway) safe?

The area around PL6 6NE records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 6NE?

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

What schools are near PL6 6NE?

There are 10 schools close to PL6 6NE, including Beechwood Primary Academy (Good), Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery and Woodlands School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PL6 6NE?

PL6 6NE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,989 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL6 6NE (Southway) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View covering PL6 6NE 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.