Is PL3 5JR a safe place to live?

Yes, PL3 5JR is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 30 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PL3 5JR?

The average property price in PL3 5JR is currently around £530k.

What is the population of PL3 5JR?

The population for the PL3 5JR area is approximately 346 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

EGGBUCKLAND ROAD, PL3 5JR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EGGBUCKLAND ROAD, PL3 5JR.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

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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 5JR 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL3 5JR combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£530k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 20.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL3 5JR is a sought-after residential area on Eggbuckland Road, 0.1km from Compton, Higher in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Compton ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

For serious buyers, PL3 5JR is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £530k, down 20.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL3 5JR 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 5JR. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 450,000

13 sales · Mean £ 484,807

Semi-Detached

£ 380,000

1 sales · Mean £ 380,000

Detached

£ 372,500

2 sales · Mean £ 372,500

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

PL3 5JR has low crime rates — 30 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 offences72

Criminal damage and arson27

Anti-social behaviour13

Public order12

Shoplifting9

school Local Schools

Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils0.1 km

Eggbuckland Community College

Requires Improvement1022 pupils0.6 km

Hyde Park Infants' School

Inadequate260 pupils1.1 km

Eggbuckland Vale Primary School

Good394 pupils1.1 km

High View School

Outstanding1.3 km

Manadon Vale Primary School

Good409 pupils1.3 km

Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils1.3 km

Widey Court Primary School

Good605 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

Mannamead News Limited0.3 km
Mannamead Stores0.5 km
Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.5 km
Tesco Express Filling Station0.4 km

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby

Sir Francis Drake Bowling0.7 km
Bluebird0.4 km
the rising sun public house0.3 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth0.6 km
Greenacres Tea Room0.3 km

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Supermarkets

2 nearby

Tesco0.4 km
The Co-operative Food0.5 km

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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Feedwell Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
Wongs0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Plymouth2.1 km
Devonport3.6 km
Dockyard3.8 km

Bus Stops

Higher Compton Tennis Club0.1 km
Collins Park0.1 km
Pearn Home0.2 km
Pearn Convalescent Home0.2 km
Eastfield Crescent0.3 km