Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

DYNEVOR CLOSE, PL3 5QN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DYNEVOR CLOSE, PL3 5QN.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 55,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PL3 5QN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £172k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £172k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 3.7% year-on-year.

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

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

For serious buyers, PL3 5QN is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 80% 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.7% year-on-year. 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 5QN are sourced from Output Area E00075938 (shared with 7 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 5QN. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 167,500

4 sales · Mean £ 171,925

Terraced

£ 180,000

7 sales · Mean £ 194,071

Flat

£ 122,500

7 sales · Mean £ 122,500

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

PL3 5QN has low crime rates — 36 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 offences101
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft18
Public order10
Anti-social behaviour8

school Local Schools

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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils0.2 km
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Eggbuckland Community College

Requires Improvement1022 pupils0.4 km
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Eggbuckland Vale Primary School

Good394 pupils0.9 km
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Manadon Vale Primary School

Good409 pupils1.0 km
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Courtlands School

Good101 pupils1.1 km
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Widey Court Primary School

Good605 pupils1.1 km
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Hyde Park Infants' School

Inadequate260 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

5 nearby
  • Malar Service Ltd A.K.A Londis0.8 km
  • Mannamead News Limited0.5 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 Bowling0.8 km
  • Bluebird0.6 km
  • the rising sun public house0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth0.9 km
  • Elior @ EDF Energy0.9 km
  • Greenacres Tea Room0.1 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Feedwell Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Wongs0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth2.2 km
  • Devonport3.7 km
  • Dockyard3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Collins Park0.3 km
  • Higher Compton Tennis Club0.3 km
  • Powderham Road0.4 km
  • Pearn Home0.4 km
  • Powderham Road0.4 km