PL3 5UE is a safe, established residential area on Chestnut Road, 0.4km from Peverell in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Peverell ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
For families considering a move, PL3 5UE represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, up 27.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL3 5UE are sourced from Output Area E00076310 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTNUT ROAD, PL3 5UE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT ROAD, PL3 5UE.
278
36
£ 52,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PL3 5UE is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 27.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 5UE. The average age is 35.9. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 340,000
3 sales · Mean £ 308,333
Terraced
£ 243,750
26 sales · Mean £ 249,298
Flat
£ 130,750
4 sales · Mean £ 126,150
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL3 5UE has low crime rates — 20 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
Devonport High School for Girls
Manadon Vale Primary School
Pennycross Primary School
Montpelier Primary School
St Boniface's RC College
Hyde Park Infants' School
All Saints Church of England Academy
Compton CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Malar Service Ltd A.K.A Londis0.7 km
- Peverell Pantry0.3 km
- CostCutter0.5 km
- EcoBlitz0.1 km
- Mobile Ice Cream Van S326 ETT1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Golden Hind0.7 km
- Cherry Tree0.3 km
- Sir Francis Drake Bowling1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Manadon Sports & Community Hub0.8 km
- Elior @ EDF Energy0.6 km
- The Meadow Cafe0.3 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland at the Range0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Bayleaf Gardens0.2 km
- Eastern Sunrise0.7 km
- Far East Kitchen0.9 km
- Ocean Delight0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth2.0 km
- Keyham2.7 km
- Dockyard2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Limetree Road0.1 km
- St Martins Avenue0.1 km
- Torr Lane Superstore0.1 km
- Weston Park Road0.1 km
- Tor Lane Superstore0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL35UE · Data under Open Government Licence