Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

HOLLYCROFT ROAD, PL3 6PP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLYCROFT ROAD, PL3 6PP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

297

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL3 6PP spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 6.9% year-on-year.

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

PL3 6PP is a safe, established residential area on Hollycroft Road, 0.3km from Higher Compton in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Compton ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

For families considering a move, PL3 6PP represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k, up 6.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL3 6PP are sourced from Output Area E00075965 (shared with 12 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 6PP. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

11 sales · Mean £ 270,909

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

PL3 6PP has low crime rates — 18 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.

Violence and sexual offences38
Anti-social behaviour16
Other theft11
Criminal damage and arson10
Shoplifting9

school Local Schools

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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils0.5 km
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Eggbuckland Community College

Requires Improvement1022 pupils0.6 km
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Austin Farm Academy

Inadequate149 pupils0.9 km
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High View School

Outstanding0.9 km
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Eggbuckland Vale Primary School

Good394 pupils1.0 km
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Laira Green Primary School

Requires Improvement262 pupils1.3 km
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St Edward's CofE Primary School

Good233 pupils1.3 km
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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Prince Maurice0.9 km
  • Bluebird0.1 km
  • the rising sun public house0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Eggbuckland Fish And Chip Shop0.8 km
  • Feedwell Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Mariners Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • Torridge Pizza and Grill0.8 km
  • Wongs0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Mannamead News Limited0.7 km
  • Mannamead Stores0.9 km
  • Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.2 km
  • Tesco Express Filling Station0.1 km
  • Torridge Stores Ltd0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth1.0 km
  • Greenacres Tea Room0.5 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.1 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth2.4 km
  • Devonport4.1 km
  • Dockyard4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Bluebird0.1 km
  • Bluebird Inn0.1 km
  • Bluebird Efford Road0.1 km
  • Efford Crescent0.2 km
  • Bloomball Close0.2 km