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.
LOCKINGTON AVENUE, PL3 5QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOCKINGTON AVENUE, PL3 5QS.
323
43
£ 55,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Compton CofE Primary School
Eggbuckland Community College
Manadon Vale Primary School
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Widey Court Primary School
Courtlands School
St Boniface's RC College
Hyde Park Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PL35QS · Data under Open Government Licence