PL3 5AG is a sought-after residential area on Ashford Close, 0.2km from Lipson Vale in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Compton ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
For families considering a move, PL3 5AG represents 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL3 5AG are sourced from Output Area E00075944 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHFORD CLOSE, PL3 5AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHFORD CLOSE, PL3 5AG.
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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 5AG 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 5AG. 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
Terraced
£ 172,500
12 sales · Mean £ 181,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL3 5AG has low crime rates — 38 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
Laira Green Primary School
Salisbury Road Primary School
High View School
Compton CofE Primary School
Plymouth High School for Girls
Hyde Park Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Bargain Booze1.0 km
- FIREAWAY PIZZA0.9 km
- Premier Stores0.9 km
- Willow Tree Tea Tent0.7 km
- Mount Gould Superstore0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.9 km
- Caffe Sol0.9 km
- Fortescue0.9 km
- The Hyde Park Hotel1.0 km
- The Mannamead0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Buddha hut1.0 km
- Costa0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Mirello0.9 km
- Moo Music Plymouth0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- City Charcoal Grill1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Lexi's Kitchen0.5 km
- Papa John's0.9 km
- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.7 km
- Devonport3.6 km
- Dockyard3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ashford Close0.0 km
- Ashford Close0.1 km
- Lipson Vale0.1 km
- Lipson Vale Park0.1 km
- Elm Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL35AG · Data under Open Government Licence