Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

LOCKINGTON AVENUE, PL3 5QS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOCKINGTON AVENUE, PL3 5QS.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 55,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL3 5QS 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL3 5QS combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£500k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

PL3 5QS is a sought-after residential area on Lockington Avenue, 0.4km from Hartley Vale in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Compton ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL3, PL3 5QS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 91% 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 41 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 5QS are sourced from Output Area E00075939 (shared with 13 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 5QS. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 500,000

3 sales · Mean £ 476,666

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

PL3 5QS has low crime rates — 41 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 offences106
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft18
Public order9
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils0.4 km
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Eggbuckland Community College

Requires Improvement1022 pupils0.5 km
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Manadon Vale Primary School

Good409 pupils0.8 km
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Eggbuckland Vale Primary School

Good394 pupils1.0 km
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Widey Court Primary School

Good605 pupils1.0 km
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Courtlands School

Good101 pupils1.0 km
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St Boniface's RC College

Requires Improvement323 pupils1.2 km
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Hyde Park Infants' School

Inadequate260 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Malar Service Ltd A.K.A Londis0.6 km
  • CostCutter0.9 km
  • Mannamead News Limited0.5 km
  • Mannamead Stores0.7 km
  • Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Golden Hind0.6 km
  • Sir Francis Drake Bowling0.7 km
  • Bluebird0.8 km
  • the rising sun public house0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth0.9 km
  • Elior @ EDF Energy0.7 km
  • The Meadow Cafe1.0 km
  • Greenacres Tea Room0.3 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Feedwell Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Wongs0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth2.2 km
  • Devonport3.5 km
  • Keyham3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Powderham Road0.2 km
  • Powderham Road0.2 km
  • Russell Avenue0.3 km
  • Russell Avenue0.3 km
  • Hartley Reservoir0.3 km