PL3 5JY is a sought-after residential area on Cranmere Road, 0.1km from Higher Compton in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Compton ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL3 5JY are sourced from Output Area E00075970 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRANMERE ROAD, PL3 5JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANMERE ROAD, PL3 5JY.
269
45
£ 55,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL3 5JY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 45, PL3 5JY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £415k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 5JY. The average age is 45.2. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 360,000
13 sales · Mean £ 368,653
Detached
£ 515,000
1 sales · Mean £ 515,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL3 5JY has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Compton CofE Primary School
Eggbuckland Community College
High View School
Austin Farm Academy
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Lipson Vale Primary School
Laira Green Primary School
Hyde Park Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Penguin1.0 km
- Sir Francis Drake Bowling0.9 km
- Bluebird0.2 km
- the rising sun public house0.1 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Mannamead News Limited0.5 km
- Mannamead Stores0.6 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.2 km
- Tesco Express Filling Station0.2 km
- Torridge Stores Ltd0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth0.7 km
- Greenacres Tea Room0.4 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Feedwell Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Mariners Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Torridge Pizza and Grill0.9 km
- Wongs0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth2.2 km
- Devonport3.9 km
- Dockyard4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cranmere Road0.1 km
- Eastfield Crescent0.1 km
- Bluebird0.2 km
- Higher Compton Tennis Club0.2 km
- Collins Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL35JY · Data under Open Government Licence