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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 72 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
4/10
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
39.57(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.42(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.71(+34%)
Shoplifting
7.08(+7%)
Other theft
6.11(+9%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,832
88.18%
Other White
535
4.36%
Other Asian
116
0.94%
Chinese
99
0.81%
Other
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 163 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Compton area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £890,000.

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
Semi-Detached51£294,000
Detached17£390,000
Flats38£150,000
Terraced57£240,000

10 years median price trend in Compton

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

All postcodes in Compton

PL47AZ

Elm Road

PL35QW

Mannamead Road

PL35EX

Priory Road

PL35RL

Kneele Gardens

PL47BX

Connaught Avenue

PL35AJ

Grantley Gardens

PL35DX

Compton Vale

PL35DP

Lower Compton Road

PL36NZ

Therlow Road

PL35QX

Hill Lane

PL46LD

Mutley Plain

PL47DA

Belgrave Lane

PL47AE

Elm Road

PL35NP

Thornhill Way

PL47DN

Lisson Grove

PL35LY

Whiteford Road

PL35QG

Lockington Avenue

PL36PR

Hollycroft Road

PL47AX

Elm Road

PL34SS

Mannamead Road

PL35HL

Gleneagle Avenue

PL47DB

Grosvenor Cottages

PL35AX

Seymour Road

PL35DW

Lower Compton Road

PL35HQ

Brandreth Road

PL35RT

Leighton Road

PL36QN

Windsor Road

PL34SY

Mannamead Road

PL34ST

Mannamead Road

PL35HA

Rosevean Gardens

PL47BD

Penrose Villas

PL46QJ

Seaton Avenue

PL35SG

Powderham Road

PL35DD

Compton Avenue

PL47AN

College Avenue

PL47DL

Lisson Grove

PL36PZ

Jean Crescent

PL36QL

Windsor Road

PL35AS

Seymour Road

PL36TP

Hawthorn Way

PL35LE

Brynmoor Close

PL35NU

Mannamead Road

PL46RR

Ford Park Lane

PL35AP

Glen Road

PL36HP

Spire Court

PL35LW

Hartley Road

PL35JZ

Brynmoor Park

PL46JG

Mutley Plain

PL35HP

Hartley Avenue

PL47BL

Ashford Road

PL35JS

Eggbuckland Road

PL46LE

Mutley Plain

PL35EA

Priory Lawn Terrace

PL35EW

Priory Road

PL46LL

Mutley Plain

PL46QH

Seaton Cottages

PL35RX

Linketty Lane West

PL47AJ

Elm Road

PL35LU

Whiteford Road

PL35AE

Castleton Close

PL35JG

Pearn Gardens

PL35NF

Thornhill Road

PL36PJ

Valley View Close

PL47AG

Western College Road

PL35JN

Hartley Court

PL35JA

Higher Compton Road

PL35QQ

Lockington Avenue

PL47BG

Rutland Road

PL36QG

Bloomball Close

PL35HE

Eggbuckland Road

PL35EP

Priory Road

PL35DE

Compton Avenue

PL35BB

Courtfield Road

PL34TA

Thorn Park

PL35LB

Brynmoor Park

PL35EU

Priory Road

PL35JR

Eggbuckland Road

PL35AN

Fernleigh Road

PL35AA

Ashford Crescent

PL35HG

Eggbuckland Road

PL36PP

Hollycroft Road

PL47DR

Belgrave Road

PL35LJ

Mannamead Road

PL36QS

Donnington Drive

PL35DN

Lower Compton Road

PL35HF

Eggbuckland Road

PL35DT

Fosbrooke Court

PL36PT

Reddington Road

PL47DH

Pearson Road

PL35BA

Seymour Road

PL47DQ

Penlee Place

PL35RS

Alleyn Gardens

PL35JE

Higher Compton Road

PL35LA

Brynmoor Park

PL47AQ

Elm Terrace

PL35AQ

Sir Leonard Rogers Close

PL36QF

Longview Terrace

PL35BJ

Culme Road

PL36QP

Petersfield Close

PL47DG

Ivydale Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.