PL3 5BY is a sought-after residential area on Dormy Avenue, 0.1km 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 5BY 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL3 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00075943 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DORMY AVENUE, PL3 5BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORMY AVENUE, PL3 5BY.
368
48
£ 55,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL3 5BY 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
No single demographic signal dominates PL3 5BY — age 48, 91% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 5BY. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL3 5BY has low crime rates — 20 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
Compton CofE Primary School
Hyde Park Infants' School
Lipson Vale Primary School
Plymouth High School for Girls
Eggbuckland Community College
High View School
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Mount Street Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Bargain Booze0.7 km
- FIREAWAY PIZZA0.8 km
- Premier Stores0.8 km
- Willow Tree Tea Tent0.6 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.6 km
- Caffe Sol0.8 km
- Fortescue0.8 km
- Old Plymothians and Mannameadians Members Club0.7 km
- Raffles0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Buddha hut0.7 km
- Costa0.6 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Mirello0.6 km
- Moo Music Plymouth0.6 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- City Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Lexi's Kitchen0.6 km
- Papa John's0.8 km
- Perillas0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.5 km
- Devonport3.2 km
- Dockyard3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Dormy Avenue0.0 km
- Dormy Avenue0.0 km
- Compton Park Road0.1 km
- Emmanuel Church South0.1 km
- Compton Park Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL35BY · Data under Open Government Licence