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.
COMPTON AVENUE, PL3 5DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPTON AVENUE, PL3 5DA.
368
48
£ 55,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Compton CofE Primary School
Hyde Park Infants' School
Lipson Vale Primary School
Eggbuckland Community College
Plymouth High School for Girls
High View School
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Laira Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, Cafe
15 nearby- Buddha hut0.8 km
- Costa0.7 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Mirello0.7 km
- Moo Music Plymouth0.7 km
- + 10 more
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
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Postcode Profile: PL35DA · Data under Open Government Licence