Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

COMPTON AVENUE, PL3 5DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPTON AVENUE, PL3 5DA.

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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 5DA 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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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

PL3 5DA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £580k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 24.9% year-on-year.

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

PL3 5DA is a sought-after residential area on Compton 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 5DA offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £580k, down 24.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL3 5DA 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 5DA. 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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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

Semi-Detached

£ 495,000

7 sales · Mean £ 507,000

Detached

£ 450,000

8 sales · Mean £ 438,412

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

PL3 5DA has low crime rates — 18 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 offences54
Criminal damage and arson20
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order8
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils0.6 km
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Hyde Park Infants' School

Inadequate260 pupils0.8 km
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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils0.9 km
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Eggbuckland Community College

Requires Improvement1022 pupils1.2 km
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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils1.2 km
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High View School

Outstanding1.2 km
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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils1.2 km
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Laira Green Primary School

Requires Improvement262 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Mutley Bazzar Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

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

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
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Buddha hut0.8 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Mirello0.7 km
  • Moo Music Plymouth0.7 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • City Charcoal Grill1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Lexi's Kitchen0.5 km
  • Papa John's0.9 km
  • Perillas0.9 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth1.6 km
  • Devonport3.4 km
  • Dockyard3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Compton Avenue0.1 km
  • Compton Avenue0.1 km
  • Overton Gardens0.1 km
  • Fosbrooke Court0.1 km
  • Dormy Avenue0.2 km