Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

TORR LANE, PL3 5UF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TORR LANE, PL3 5UF.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 55,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PL3 5UF 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.

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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL3 5UF combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£245k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 57.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL3 5UF is a sought-after residential area on Torr Lane, 0.5km from Pennycross in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Peverell ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL3, PL3 5UF offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 92% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, down 57.4% 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 5UF are sourced from Output Area E00076307 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 5UF. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.1%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 150,000

3 sales · Mean £ 144,666

Terraced

£ 259,950

7 sales · Mean £ 270,707

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL3 5UF has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences70
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft12
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting7

school Local Schools

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Manadon Vale Primary School

Good409 pupils0.6 km
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Pennycross Primary School

Good409 pupils0.8 km
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Devonport High School for Girls

Good821 pupils0.8 km
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Montpelier Primary School

Good649 pupils1.0 km
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St Boniface's RC College

Requires Improvement323 pupils1.1 km
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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils1.2 km
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Hyde Park Infants' School

Inadequate260 pupils1.3 km
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All Saints Church of England Academy

Requires Improvement591 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Malar Service Ltd A.K.A Londis0.6 km
  • Peverell Pantry0.4 km
  • CostCutter0.6 km
  • EcoBlitz0.2 km
  • Premier Stores0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Golden Hind0.6 km
  • Cherry Tree0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Manadon Sports & Community Hub0.7 km
  • Elior @ EDF Energy0.5 km
  • The Meadow Cafe0.4 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland at the Range0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Food1.0 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Bayleaf Gardens0.2 km
  • Eastern Sunrise0.7 km
  • Far East Kitchen1.0 km
  • Ocean Delight0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth2.1 km
  • Keyham2.7 km
  • Dockyard2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Torr Lane Superstore0.0 km
  • Tor Lane Superstore0.1 km
  • St Erth Road0.1 km
  • Superstore0.1 km
  • Effingham Crescent0.2 km