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.
DYNEVOR CLOSE, PL3 5QN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DYNEVOR CLOSE, PL3 5QN.
322
42
£ 55,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Compton CofE Primary School
Eggbuckland Community College
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Manadon Vale Primary School
Courtlands School
Widey Court Primary School
Hyde Park Infants' School
St Boniface's RC College
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth0.9 km
- Elior @ EDF Energy0.9 km
- Greenacres Tea Room0.1 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PL35QN · Data under Open Government Licence