Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

LOWER COMPTON ROAD, PL3 5DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER COMPTON ROAD, PL3 5DL.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 55,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL3 5DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL3 5DL spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

PL3 5DL is a sought-after residential area on Lower Compton Road, 0.3km from Compton, Higher in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Compton ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

For serious buyers, PL3 5DL is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% 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: Average house prices are around £250k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL3 5DL are sourced from Output Area E00075967 (shared with 23 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 5DL. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 187,950

5 sales · Mean £ 197,190

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

PL3 5DL 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 offences38
Criminal damage and arson23
Public order10
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils0.4 km
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Eggbuckland Community College

Requires Improvement1022 pupils0.9 km
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Hyde Park Infants' School

Inadequate260 pupils0.9 km
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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils1.1 km
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High View School

Outstanding1.2 km
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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils1.4 km
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Plymouth High School for Girls

Good791 pupils1.4 km
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Eggbuckland Vale Primary School

Good394 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Bargain Booze1.0 km
  • Willow Tree Tea Tent0.8 km
  • Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco Express Filling Station0.5 km
  • Friary Mill Bakery Ltd1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • BulletProof Brewing Ltd0.9 km
  • The Hyde Park Hotel0.9 km
  • The Mannamead1.0 km
  • The Penguin0.8 km
  • Bluebird0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Buddha hut1.0 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Mirello0.9 km
  • Moo Music Plymouth0.9 km
  • Starbucks1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food1.0 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Lexi's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Pizza Hut1.0 km
  • Top China0.9 km
  • Feedwell Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Wongs0.3 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth1.8 km
  • Devonport3.5 km
  • Dockyard3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Fosbrooke Court0.1 km
  • Overton Gardens0.1 km
  • Pearn Home0.2 km
  • Pearn Convalescent Home0.2 km
  • Beechcroft Road0.2 km