PL3 5PE is a sought-after residential area on Venn Grove, 0.1km from Hartley in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Peverell ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
For serious buyers, PL3 5PE is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Residents here average 60 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 88% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for PL3 5PE are sourced from Output Area E00076280 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VENN GROVE, PL3 5PE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VENN GROVE, PL3 5PE.
266
60
£ 55,800 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL3 5PE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
PL3 5PE is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 5PE. The average age is 60.4. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
1 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL3 5PE has low crime rates — 28 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.
school Local Schools
Compton CofE Primary School
Manadon Vale Primary School
Hyde Park Infants' School
Eggbuckland Community College
Devonport High School for Girls
St Boniface's RC College
Pennycross Primary School
Widey Court Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Malar Service Ltd A.K.A Londis0.6 km
- Peverell Pantry0.9 km
- CostCutter0.5 km
- EcoBlitz0.7 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Golden Hind0.6 km
- Cherry Tree0.8 km
- Sir Francis Drake Bowling0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland at the Range1.0 km
- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Greenacres Tea Room0.8 km
- Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth0.9 km
- Coffee Shark1.0 km
- Elior @ EDF Energy0.6 km
- Legend Kebab House0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bayleaf Gardens0.7 km
- Far East Kitchen0.7 km
- Golden Phoenix0.8 km
- Ocean Delight1.0 km
- Peking Chef1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth1.9 km
- Devonport3.1 km
- Keyham3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Venn Grove0.1 km
- Sungates0.1 km
- Tor Lane Church0.1 km
- Tor Road0.1 km
- Russell Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL35PE · Data under Open Government Licence