Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

VENN CLOSE, PL3 5PL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VENN CLOSE, PL3 5PL.

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

301

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 55,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL3 5PL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL3 5PL combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£500k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £500k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

PL3 5PL is a sought-after residential area on Venn Close, 0.3km from Hartley in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Peverell ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

For serious buyers, PL3 5PL is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k. 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 5PL are sourced from Output Area E00076273 (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 5PL. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 500,000

1 sales · Mean £ 500,000

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

PL3 5PL has low crime rates — 16 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 offences48
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft11
Public order8
Shoplifting7

school Local Schools

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Hyde Park Infants' School

Inadequate260 pupils0.8 km
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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils0.8 km
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Manadon Vale Primary School

Good409 pupils0.9 km
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Devonport High School for Girls

Good821 pupils1.0 km
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Eggbuckland Community College

Requires Improvement1022 pupils1.1 km
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Montpelier Primary School

Good649 pupils1.3 km
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Pennycross Primary School

Good409 pupils1.3 km
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St Boniface's RC College

Requires Improvement323 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Malar Service Ltd A.K.A Londis0.8 km
  • Peverell Pantry0.8 km
  • CostCutter0.3 km
  • EcoBlitz0.7 km
  • Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.8 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Golden Hind0.8 km
  • The Hyde Park Hotel1.0 km
  • Cherry Tree0.8 km
  • Hyde Park Social Club0.8 km
  • Sir Francis Drake Bowling0.5 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland at the Range0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Greenacres Tea Room0.9 km
  • Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth0.8 km
  • Coffee Shark0.8 km
  • Elior @ EDF Energy0.7 km
  • Legend Kebab House0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bayleaf Gardens0.7 km
  • Far East Kitchen0.6 km
  • Golden Phoenix0.6 km
  • Peking Chef0.8 km
  • Spice Merchant0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth1.7 km
  • Devonport2.9 km
  • Dockyard3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Churchill Way0.2 km
  • Venn Grove0.2 km
  • Tor Road0.2 km
  • Berrow Park Road0.2 km
  • Sungates0.3 km