PL3 5BE is a sought-after residential area on Dormy Avenue, 0.2km from Mannamead in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Compton ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL3, PL3 5BE offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL3 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00075943 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DORMY AVENUE, PL3 5BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORMY AVENUE, PL3 5BE.
368
48
£ 55,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL3 5BE 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL3 5BE spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. 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 5BE. The average age is 47.9. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 360,000
1 sales · Mean £ 360,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL3 5BE has low crime rates — 32 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
Hyde Park Infants' School
Compton CofE Primary School
Plymouth High School for Girls
Lipson Vale Primary School
Eggbuckland Community College
Mount Street Primary School
Salisbury Road Primary School
Lipson Co-operative Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- FIREAWAY PIZZA0.7 km
- Premier Stores0.7 km
- Willow Tree Tea Tent0.5 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.5 km
- Caffe Sol0.7 km
- Fortescue0.7 km
- Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.6 km
- Raffles0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Buddha hut0.6 km
- Costa0.5 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Mirello0.5 km
- Moo Music Plymouth0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- City Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Lexi's Kitchen0.5 km
- Papa John's0.7 km
- Perillas0.7 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.4 km
- Devonport3.1 km
- Dockyard3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Emmanuel Church South0.1 km
- Thorn Park0.1 km
- Emmanuel Church0.1 km
- Dormy Avenue0.1 km
- Dormy Avenue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL35BE · Data under Open Government Licence