PL3 5AF is a sought-after residential area on Elm Crescent, 0.4km from Lipson Vale in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Compton ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
For families considering a move, PL3 5AF represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL3 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00075944 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELM CRESCENT, PL3 5AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM CRESCENT, PL3 5AF.
362
41
£ 55,800 /yr
50%
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 5AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 5AF. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 187,500
2 sales · Mean £ 187,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL3 5AF has low crime rates — 41 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.
school Local Schools
Lipson Vale Primary School
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Salisbury Road Primary School
Hyde Park Infants' School
Plymouth High School for Girls
Compton CofE Primary School
Mount Street Primary School
Laira Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Bargain Booze0.7 km
- FIREAWAY PIZZA0.7 km
- Premier Stores0.7 km
- Willow Tree Tea Tent0.5 km
- Mount Gould Superstore0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.7 km
- Caffe Sol0.7 km
- Fortescue0.7 km
- Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.9 km
- Raffles0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Buddha hut0.7 km
- Costa0.7 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Mirello0.7 km
- Moo Music Plymouth0.7 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- City Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Lexi's Kitchen0.3 km
- Papa John's0.7 km
- Perillas0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.5 km
- Devonport3.4 km
- Dockyard3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Elm Crescent0.1 km
- Elm Crescent0.1 km
- Ashford Road0.1 km
- Ashford Road0.1 km
- Rockingham Road Bottom0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL35AF · Data under Open Government Licence