PL3 5HN is a sought-after residential area on Gleneagle Villas, 0.3km from Compton, Higher in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Compton ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
For serious buyers, PL3 5HN is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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.
Census 2021 statistics for PL3 5HN are sourced from Output Area E00075967 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLENEAGLE VILLAS, PL3 5HN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLENEAGLE VILLAS, PL3 5HN.
346
45
£ 55,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL3 5HN 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.
Area Character
PL3 5HN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 5HN. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL3 5HN 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
Eggbuckland Community College
Hyde Park Infants' School
Lipson Vale Primary School
High View School
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Plymouth High School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Buddha hut1.0 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Mirello0.9 km
- Moo Music Plymouth0.9 km
- Starbucks1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Lexi's Kitchen0.8 km
- Pizza Hut1.0 km
- Top China0.9 km
- Feedwell Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Wongs0.4 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.8 km
- Devonport3.5 km
- Dockyard3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Pearn Home0.1 km
- Pearn Convalescent Home0.1 km
- Fosbrooke Court0.2 km
- Overton Gardens0.2 km
- Beechcroft Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL35HN · Data under Open Government Licence