Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

COMPTON PARK ROAD, PL3 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPTON PARK ROAD, PL3 5BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

368

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 55,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL3 5BU 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.

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL3 5BU combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£533k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £533k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 84.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL3 5BU is a sought-after residential area on Compton Park Road, 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 5BU offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £533k, up 84.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL3 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00075943 (shared with 8 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 5BU. 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

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 490,000

5 sales · Mean £ 545,360

Semi-Detached

£ 345,000

7 sales · Mean £ 337,928

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

PL3 5BU has low crime rates — 17 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.

Violence and sexual offences43
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils0.5 km
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Hyde Park Infants' School

Inadequate260 pupils0.7 km
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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils1.1 km
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Eggbuckland Community College

Requires Improvement1022 pupils1.1 km
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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils1.2 km
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High View School

Outstanding1.3 km
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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils1.4 km
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Laira Green Primary School

Requires Improvement262 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • FIREAWAY PIZZA0.8 km
  • Premier Stores0.9 km
  • Willow Tree Tea Tent0.6 km
  • Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.7 km
  • Caffe Sol0.9 km
  • Fortescue0.8 km
  • Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.8 km
  • Raffles1.0 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Buddha hut0.7 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Mirello0.7 km
  • Moo Music Plymouth0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • City Charcoal Grill1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Lexi's Kitchen0.6 km
  • Papa John's0.9 km
  • Perillas0.9 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth1.6 km
  • Devonport3.3 km
  • Dockyard3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Overton Gardens0.1 km
  • Dormy Avenue0.1 km
  • Dormy Avenue0.1 km
  • Compton Park Road0.1 km
  • Compton Park Road0.1 km