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About

Compton ward lies in the northeast of Plymouth, forming part of the city's suburban fringe. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing developments and more modern estates. It is bordered by the A38 Parkway, a major arterial route, which defines its eastern edge. Local infrastructure includes several schools and community facilities, serving the neighbourhood's population.

The ward contains the northern section of Central Park, one of Plymouth's largest green spaces, offering playing fields and wooded areas. This proximity to extensive parkland provides a distinct counterpoint to the built environment. The area is functionally connected to the city centre and beyond via key bus corridors along main roads like Tavistock Road and Crownhill Road.

Area overview

On average Compton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Compton is £56,660 per year. There are 3 schools in Compton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Compton is home to around 12,281 people, with a population density of about 4,961.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Compton Population
12,281
Population density
4,961.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.74(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.95(+99%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.62(-16%)
Shoplifting
9.28(+39%)
Other theft
6.51(+16%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,832
88.18%
Other White
535
4.36%
Other Asian
116
0.94%
Other
99
0.81%
Chinese
99
0.81%
Total population: 12,284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,882
37.42%
Level 3 (A level)
2,129
20.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,423
13.72%
No qualifications
1,351
13.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
768
7.4%
Total 16+ residents: 10,375

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,776
33.99%
Owns outright
1,697
32.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,254
24%
Other social rented
300
5.74%
Other forms of private rent
126
2.41%
Total households: 5,225

Property prices in Compton

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £245,500 in Compton area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,175,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Compton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Compton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£375,000
Flats31£136,000
Semi-Detached50£285,000
Terraced54£244,250

10 years median price trend in Compton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Compton.

All postcodes in Compton

PL34SR

Mannamead Road

PL47BE

Bradley Road

PL47EA

Compton

PL34TA

Thorn Park

PL35HR

Hartley Avenue

PL35JU

Eggbuckland Road

PL35LZ

Whiteford Road

PL35QP

Lockington Avenue

PL36QJ

Valley View Road

PL47AD

Hillsborough Villas

PL47AX

Elm Road

PL35BU

Compton Park Road

PL35QS

Lockington Avenue

PL35QX

Hill Lane

PL47AS

Lonsdale Villas

PL34SZ

Mannamead Road

PL35BZ

Compton Avenue

PL35LN

Hartley Road

PL35QR

Lockington Avenue

PL35QU

Hill Lane

PL35RS

Alleyn Gardens

PL36NE

Efford Road

PL36NY

Swale Close

PL36PU

Long Ley

PL47DE

Ivydale Road

PL35NE

Thornhill Road

PL35QJ

Mannamead Road

PL36NT

Calder Close

PL46LD

Mutley Plain

PL47AP

College Avenue

PL35RH

Richards Row

PL35AB

Ashford Crescent

PL36NJ

Efford Crescent

PL36QT

Donnington Drive

PL47AG

Western College Road

PL35DH

Lower Compton Road

PL35EE

Chapel Way

PL35RZ

Beaumaris Road

PL46RP

Ford Park

PL47DF

Ivydale Road

PL47EB

Moor View Terrace

PL35BJ

Culme Road

PL35DQ

Eggbuckland Road

PL35DZ

Byland Road

PL47DW

Compton

PL35HL

Gleneagle Avenue

PL35HS

Compton Knoll Close

PL35QH

Mannamead Road

PL47AF

Mannamead Road

PL35EY

Charles Terrace

PL35RT

Leighton Road

PL36JS

Carlton Close

PL47DS

Mutley Plain Lane

PL34TG

Thorn Park

PL35DJ

Belle Acre Close

PL35EW

Priory Road

PL35HQ

Brandreth Road

PL35RN

Kneele Gardens

PL35AU

Seymour Road

PL35DN

Lower Compton Road

PL46QY

Ford Park Road

PL47AY

Elm Road

PL35BN

Rockingham Road

PL35DR

Park Road

PL46RT

Ford Park Lane

PL47AE

Elm Road

PL47DP

Belgrave Road

PL35DD

Compton Avenue

PL35DG

Mannamead Court

PL35HW

Hartley Avenue

PL35JF

Pearn Road

PL35LA

Brynmoor Park

PL35QN

Dynevor Close

PL47BJ

Turret Grove

PL35ES

Priory Road

PL35NA

Thornhill Road

PL35ED

Beechcroft Road

PL47AR

Hillsborough

PL34SX

Mannamead Road

PL35DU

Blandford Road

PL35EU

Priory Road

PL36PS

Reddington Road

PL46LB

Mutley Plain

PL34SS

Mannamead Road

PL35AN

Fernleigh Road

PL35AT

Seymour Road

PL35DY

Byland Road

PL35LF

Revel Road

PL35RL

Kneele Gardens

PL36QH

The Retreat

PL47AZ

Elm Road

PL35BR

Seymour Road

PL35HX

Reservoir Road

PL35NG

Thornhill Road

PL47JR

Alexandra Road

PL47AJ

Elm Road

PL35HP

Hartley Avenue

PL35JX

Eastfield Crescent

PL35LW

Hartley Road

PL35RP

Kneele Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.