PL3 6NY is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Lower Compton in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Compton ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL3 6NY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL3 6NY are sourced from Output Area E00075973 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL3 6NY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL3 6NY.
220
44
£ 43,000 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL3 6NY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 74% social renting, PL3 6NY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 6NY. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL3 6NY has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
High View School
Compton CofE Primary School
Laira Green Primary School
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Austin Farm Academy
Lipson Vale Primary School
Eggbuckland Community College
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Penguin0.9 km
- Bluebird0.3 km
- the rising sun public house0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Top China1.0 km
- Feedwell Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Mariners Fish and Chips0.5 km
- Torridge Pizza and Grill0.5 km
- Wongs0.3 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Spar1.0 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.2 km
- Tesco Express Filling Station0.3 km
- Torridge Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Mannamead News Limited0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Greenacres Tea Room0.8 km
- Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth0.9 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth2.3 km
- Devonport4.1 km
- Dockyard4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Spire Court0.1 km
- Therlow Road0.1 km
- Therlow Road0.2 km
- Carlton Close0.2 km
- Trent Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL36NY · Data under Open Government Licence