PL3 is a postcode district in Plymouth, South West, covering 691 active and 184 retired postcodes.
The largest share of PL3 (18%) is characterised by a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (17%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes PL3 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in PL3 are around £247k, down 6.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PL3 at 159 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PL3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
PL3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL3 postcode area.
30,330
43
£ 41,483 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
PL3 is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £247k. Property prices are trending down 6.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
High View School
St Wenn School
Nanstallon Community Primary School
Boscastle Community Primary School
Laira Green Primary School
Compton CofE Primary School
Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Bodmin College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Railway Club
- Bluebird
- GWRSA
- Hyde Park Social Club
- Indian Inn
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth
- Cafe Indiya
- Coffee Shark
- Elior @ EDF Energy
- Greenacres Tea Room
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's
- Spar
- Tesco
- The Co-operative Food
- The Co-operative Food
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Far East Kitchen
- Golden Phoenix
- Mariners Fish and Chips
- Peking Chef
- Spice Merchant
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- CostCutter
- Deer Park Stores Ltd
- Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys Supermarket
- Tesco Express Filling Station
- Torridge Stores Ltd
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Corner Guest House
- Home Park Homestay
- Summercourt Guest House
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