Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

SARUM CLOSE, PL3 5SH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SARUM CLOSE, PL3 5SH.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 55,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL3 5SH 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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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PL3 5SH's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £432k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 2.2% year-on-year.

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

PL3 5SH is a sought-after residential area on Sarum Close, 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 5SH offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 94% 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £432k, down 2.2% 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 5SH are sourced from Output Area E00075957 (shared with 6 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 5SH. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 370,000

7 sales · Mean £ 370,547

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

PL3 5SH has low crime rates — 45 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 offences103
Other theft16
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order8
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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Eggbuckland Community College

Requires Improvement1022 pupils0.3 km
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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils0.5 km
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Eggbuckland Vale Primary School

Good394 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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Manadon Vale Primary School

Good409 pupils0.8 km
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St Boniface's RC College

Requires Improvement323 pupils1.1 km
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Austin Farm Academy

Inadequate149 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Malar Service Ltd A.K.A Londis0.7 km
  • Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco Express Filling Station0.8 km
  • Mannamead News Limited0.8 km
  • Mannamead Stores0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Golden Hind0.7 km
  • The Prince Maurice0.9 km
  • Bluebird0.8 km
  • the rising sun public house0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Eggbuckland Fish And Chip Shop0.9 km
  • Feedwell Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Wongs1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Greenacres Tea Room0.3 km
  • Elior @ EDF Energy0.7 km
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth2.5 km
  • Keyham3.8 km
  • Devonport3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Powderham Road0.1 km
  • Westcott Close0.2 km
  • Westcott Close0.2 km
  • Powderham Road0.3 km
  • Eggbuckland Comm Coll Grounds0.3 km