Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

KNEELE GARDENS, PL3 5RW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNEELE GARDENS, PL3 5RW.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 55,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL3 5RW combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£334k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 37.2% year-on-year.

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

PL3 5RW is a sought-after residential area on Kneele 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 5RW offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. 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. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £334k, down 37.2% 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 5RW are sourced from Output Area E00075956 (shared with 8 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 5RW. 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

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
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

£ 270,000

3 sales · Mean £ 251,666

Detached

£ 430,000

3 sales · Mean £ 383,000

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

PL3 5RW has low crime rates — 27 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.

Violence and sexual offences70
Other theft13
Burglary7
Public order6
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Manadon Vale Primary School

Good409 pupils0.4 km
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Eggbuckland Community College

Requires Improvement1022 pupils0.7 km
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Courtlands School

Good101 pupils0.8 km
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Widey Court Primary School

Good605 pupils0.8 km
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St Boniface's RC College

Requires Improvement323 pupils0.8 km
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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils0.8 km
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Eggbuckland Vale Primary School

Good394 pupils1.0 km
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Pennycross Primary School

Good409 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Malar Service Ltd A.K.A Londis0.2 km
  • Select Convenience1.0 km
  • EcoBlitz0.9 km
  • Mannamead News Limited1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Golden Hind0.2 km
  • Cherry Tree1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Manadon Sports & Community Hub0.9 km
  • Crownhill charcoal grill1.0 km
  • Greenacres Tea Room0.7 km
  • Elior @ EDF Energy0.3 km
  • The Meadow Cafe0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Feedwell Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Bayleaf Gardens0.9 km
  • Ocean Delight0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth2.4 km
  • Keyham3.4 km
  • Dockyard3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Kneele Gardens Shops0.1 km
  • Maitland Drive0.1 km
  • Kneele Gardens0.1 km
  • Beaumaris Road0.1 km
  • Golden Hind0.1 km