PL3 5RS is a sought-after residential area on Alleyn Gardens, 0.1km 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 5RS offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k. 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 5RS are sourced from Output Area E00075956 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALLEYN GARDENS, PL3 5RS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALLEYN GARDENS, PL3 5RS.
299
43
£ 55,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
PL3 5RS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £282k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 5RS. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 277,500
5 sales · Mean £ 246,200
Flat
£ 154,000
1 sales · Mean £ 154,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL3 5RS has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Manadon Vale Primary School
St Boniface's RC College
Eggbuckland Community College
Courtlands School
Widey Court Primary School
Compton CofE Primary School
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Pennycross Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Malar Service Ltd A.K.A Londis0.1 km
- Select Convenience0.9 km
- CostCutter1.0 km
- EcoBlitz0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Golden Hind0.1 km
- The Tamar1.0 km
- Cherry Tree0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Manadon Sports & Community Hub0.8 km
- Crownhill charcoal grill0.9 km
- Greenacres Tea Room0.8 km
- Elior @ EDF Energy0.2 km
- Nibana1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Baba's Indian Takeaway1.0 km
- China Palace1.0 km
- Babas 40 Dishes1.0 km
- Bayleaf Gardens0.8 km
- Crownhill Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth2.4 km
- Keyham3.4 km
- Dockyard3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Golden Hind0.1 km
- Maitland Drive0.1 km
- Kneele Gardens0.1 km
- Golden Hind0.1 km
- Kneele Gardens Shops0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL35RS · Data under Open Government Licence