Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

TOR CRESCENT, PL3 5TW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOR CRESCENT, PL3 5TW.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 55,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

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.

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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL3 5TW combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£480k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £480k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 17.1% year-on-year.

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

PL3 5TW is a sought-after residential area on Tor Crescent, 0.2km from Hartley in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Peverell ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL3, PL3 5TW offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k, down 17.1% 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 5TW are sourced from Output Area E00076275 (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 5TW. The average age is 52.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 387,475

8 sales · Mean £ 409,993

Detached

£ 520,000

1 sales · Mean £ 520,000

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

PL3 5TW has low crime rates — 33 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 offences83
Other theft17
Public order11
Burglary10
Shoplifting8

school Local Schools

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Manadon Vale Primary School

Good409 pupils0.5 km
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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils0.8 km
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Eggbuckland Community College

Requires Improvement1022 pupils0.9 km
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St Boniface's RC College

Requires Improvement323 pupils1.0 km
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Widey Court Primary School

Good605 pupils1.1 km
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Courtlands School

Good101 pupils1.1 km
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Hyde Park Infants' School

Inadequate260 pupils1.2 km
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Devonport High School for Girls

Good821 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Malar Service Ltd A.K.A Londis0.3 km
  • Peverell Pantry0.9 km
  • CostCutter0.7 km
  • EcoBlitz0.7 km
  • Mannamead News Limited0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Golden Hind0.3 km
  • Cherry Tree0.8 km
  • Sir Francis Drake Bowling0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Manadon Sports & Community Hub0.9 km
  • Greenacres Tea Room0.8 km
  • Elior @ EDF Energy0.3 km
  • The Meadow Cafe0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Bayleaf Gardens0.7 km
  • Far East Kitchen1.0 km
  • Ocean Delight0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth2.2 km
  • Keyham3.2 km
  • Dockyard3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Russell Avenue0.2 km
  • Russell Avenue0.2 km
  • Golden Hind0.2 km
  • Venn Grove0.2 km
  • Tor Lane Church0.3 km