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PL6 7ET

Lady Fern Road

Southway

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Detailed insights for PL6 7ET

Overview

Postcode PL6 7ET 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% 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 3.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Beverston Big Park (Millennium Green).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Glenholt & Widewell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,032 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Glenholt & Widewell has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.1%

Approximately 16.1% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 227 ft away from PL6 7ET.

Flood risk

No risk

Glenholt & Widewell near PL6 7ET 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL6 7ET
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBeverston Big Park (Millennium Green)SmallWalking directions to Beverston Big Park (Millennium Green)

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
1,488.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.41(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.68(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.68(-75%)
Other crime
3.16(+92%)
Burglary
2.63(-5%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
262
91.61%
Other White
10
3.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.05%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.05%
Irish
3
1.05%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
28.25%
Level 3 (A level)
58
26.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.7%
No qualifications
28
12.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.97%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
43.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
20.97%
Owns outright
20
16.13%
Other social rented
14
11.29%
Social rents from council
6
4.84%
Total households: 124

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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL6 7ET.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL6 7ET
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 202526, Lady Fern Road, Plymouth, PL6 7ETSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
07 Nov 20258, Claytonia Close, Plymouth, PL6 7EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
05 Sept 202531, Claytonia Close, Plymouth, PL6 7EUFlatsLeasehold£150,000
26 Sept 202543, Bellflower Close, Plymouth, PL6 7EXFlatsLeasehold£130,000
24 Jul 202539, Bellflower Close, Plymouth, PL6 7EXFlatsLeasehold£140,000

Schools

In the PL6 7ET postcode area, located within Glenholt & Widewell, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL6 7ET
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryWidewell Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryBickleigh Down Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryOakwood Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL6 7ET

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL6 7ET
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBelliver StoresHessary Drive, Plymouth, PL6 7DQWalking directions to Belliver Stores
0.4 miLidlTowerfield Drive, Plymouth, PL6 7RFWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miTesco Extra1 Woolwell Crescent, Plymouth, PL6 7RFWalking directions to Tesco Extra

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 7ET, 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 001DE01015164
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced2005-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL6 7ET

Is PL6 7ET (Glenholt & Widewell) safe?

The area around PL6 7ET records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 7ET?

The median sale price around PL6 7ET 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 7ET?

There are 3 schools close to PL6 7ET, including Widewell Primary Academy (Good), Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School (Good) and Oakwood Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PL6 7ET?

PL6 7ET scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,032 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL6 7ET (Glenholt & Widewell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View covering PL6 7ET is Fred Thomas (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jacqueline Sansom (Reform UK).

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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.