PL3 5QY is a sought-after residential area on Bainbridge Avenue, 0.3km from Hartley in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Compton ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
For serious buyers, PL3 5QY is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £822k, up 81.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for PL3 5QY are sourced from Output Area E00075939 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BAINBRIDGE AVENUE, PL3 5QY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAINBRIDGE AVENUE, PL3 5QY.
323
43
£ 55,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL3 5QY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL3 5QY combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£822k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £822k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 81.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 5QY. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,060,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,060,000
Semi-Detached
£ 536,250
2 sales · Mean £ 536,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL3 5QY has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Compton CofE Primary School
Eggbuckland Community College
Manadon Vale Primary School
Hyde Park Infants' School
Widey Court Primary School
Courtlands School
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
St Boniface's RC College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Malar Service Ltd A.K.A Londis0.6 km
- CostCutter0.8 km
- EcoBlitz0.9 km
- Mannamead News Limited0.5 km
- Mannamead Stores0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Golden Hind0.6 km
- Sir Francis Drake Bowling0.6 km
- Bluebird0.9 km
- the rising sun public house0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth0.9 km
- Elior @ EDF Energy0.6 km
- The Meadow Cafe0.8 km
- Greenacres Tea Room0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Bayleaf Gardens0.9 km
- Far East Kitchen0.9 km
- Golden Phoenix1.0 km
- Feedwell Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Wongs1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth2.1 km
- Devonport3.4 km
- Keyham3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Avenue0.1 km
- Russell Avenue0.1 km
- Tor Lane Church0.2 km
- Sungates0.2 km
- Hartley Reservoir0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL35QY · Data under Open Government Licence