Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

CHESTNUT ROAD, PL3 5UE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT ROAD, PL3 5UE.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences60
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft13
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour9

school Local Schools

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Devonport High School for Girls

Good821 pupils0.7 km
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Manadon Vale Primary School

Good409 pupils0.7 km
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Pennycross Primary School

Good409 pupils0.7 km
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Montpelier Primary School

Good649 pupils0.9 km
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St Boniface's RC College

Requires Improvement323 pupils1.2 km
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Hyde Park Infants' School

Inadequate260 pupils1.2 km
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All Saints Church of England Academy

Requires Improvement591 pupils1.3 km
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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Golden Hind0.7 km
  • Cherry Tree0.3 km
  • Sir Francis Drake Bowling1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Manadon Sports & Community Hub0.8 km
  • Elior @ EDF Energy0.6 km
  • The Meadow Cafe0.3 km
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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
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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