PL3 6QJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Valley View Road, 0.6km from Eggbuckland in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Compton ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, up 32.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL3 6QJ are sourced from Output Area E00075960 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALLEY VIEW ROAD, PL3 6QJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALLEY VIEW ROAD, PL3 6QJ.
252
52
£ 43,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
PL3 6QJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £230k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 32.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 6QJ. The average age is 52.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 215,000
25 sales · Mean £ 220,880
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL3 6QJ has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Eggbuckland Community College
Austin Farm Academy
Compton CofE Primary School
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
High View School
St Edward's CofE Primary School
Widey Court Primary School
Courtlands School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Prince Maurice0.6 km
- Bluebird0.4 km
- the rising sun public house0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Eggbuckland Fish And Chip Shop0.5 km
- Shimla0.9 km
- Feedwell Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Mariners Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Torridge Pizza and Grill0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Mannamead News Limited1.0 km
- Deer Park Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Eggbuckland Stores0.8 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco Express Filling Station0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Greenacres Tea Room0.6 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth2.7 km
- Devonport4.4 km
- Dockyard4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Speedwell Crescent0.2 km
- Summers Close0.3 km
- Culver Way0.3 km
- Windsor Road0.3 km
- Bloomball Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL36QJ · Data under Open Government Licence