Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

CASTLETON CLOSE, PL3 5AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLETON CLOSE, PL3 5AE.

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Population

362

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 55,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL3 5AE — age 41, 83% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 28.8% year-on-year.

home £228,818 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL3 5AE is a sought-after residential area on Castleton Close, 0.3km from Lipson Vale in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Compton ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k, down 28.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL3 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00075944 (shared with 9 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 5AE. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 208,000

17 sales · Mean £ 212,967

Terraced

£ 213,500

2 sales · Mean £ 213,500

Detached

£ 305,000

1 sales · Mean £ 305,000

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

PL3 5AE has low crime rates — 46 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.

Violence and sexual offences118
Anti-social behaviour32
Criminal damage and arson31
Other theft17
Vehicle crime17

school Local Schools

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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils0.4 km
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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils0.8 km
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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils1.0 km
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Hyde Park Infants' School

Inadequate260 pupils1.0 km
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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils1.1 km
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Laira Green Primary School

Requires Improvement262 pupils1.1 km
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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils1.1 km
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High View School

Outstanding1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • FIREAWAY PIZZA0.8 km
  • Premier Stores0.8 km
  • Willow Tree Tea Tent0.5 km
  • Mount Gould Superstore0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.8 km
  • Caffe Sol0.8 km
  • Fortescue0.8 km
  • Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.9 km
  • Raffles0.9 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Buddha hut0.8 km
  • Costa0.8 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • Mirello0.8 km
  • Moo Music Plymouth0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.8 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • City Charcoal Grill0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Lexi's Kitchen0.4 km
  • Papa John's0.8 km
  • Perillas0.9 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth1.6 km
  • Devonport3.5 km
  • Dockyard3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Rockingham Road Bottom0.1 km
  • Elm Crescent0.1 km
  • Rockingham Road Bottom0.1 km
  • Elm Crescent0.1 km
  • Ashford Close0.1 km