Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

BRIAR ROAD, PL3 5JH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIAR ROAD, PL3 5JH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

318

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 55,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL3 5JH 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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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL3 5JH — age 41, 85% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £343k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 29.7% year-on-year.

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

PL3 5JH is a sought-after residential area on Briar Road, 0.4km from Compton, Higher in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Compton ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

For serious buyers, PL3 5JH is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k, down 29.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL3 5JH are sourced from Output Area E00075962 (shared with 10 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 5JH. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 302,500

8 sales · Mean £ 306,625

Terraced

£ 255,000

9 sales · Mean £ 272,000

Detached

£ 490,000

1 sales · Mean £ 490,000

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

PL3 5JH has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences108
Other theft20
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order11
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils0.2 km
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Eggbuckland Community College

Requires Improvement1022 pupils0.5 km
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Eggbuckland Vale Primary School

Good394 pupils1.0 km
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Manadon Vale Primary School

Good409 pupils1.0 km
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Widey Court Primary School

Good605 pupils1.1 km
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Courtlands School

Good101 pupils1.1 km
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Hyde Park Infants' School

Inadequate260 pupils1.2 km
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St Boniface's RC College

Requires Improvement323 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Malar Service Ltd A.K.A Londis0.8 km
  • Mannamead News Limited0.4 km
  • Mannamead Stores0.6 km
  • Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco Express Filling Station0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Golden Hind0.8 km
  • Sir Francis Drake Bowling0.7 km
  • Bluebird0.6 km
  • the rising sun public house0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth0.8 km
  • Elior @ EDF Energy0.9 km
  • Greenacres Tea Room0.2 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Feedwell Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Wongs0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth2.1 km
  • Devonport3.6 km
  • Dockyard3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Collins Park0.3 km
  • Higher Compton Tennis Club0.3 km
  • Pearn Home0.3 km
  • Hartley Reservoir0.3 km
  • Pearn Convalescent Home0.3 km