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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

PL35EZ

Beckham Place

PL35JX

Eastfield Crescent

PL35SN

Brecon Close

PL35LD

Brynmoor Walk

PL35RU

Maitland Drive

PL35AY

Seymour Road

PL36QX

Beeston Walk

PL47BT

Connaught Avenue

PL46QG

Ermington Terrace

PL35LZ

Whiteford Road

PL35JW

Compton Leigh

PL46QQ

Ermington Terrace

PL36QZ

Distine Close

PL46RT

Ford Park Lane

PL35JJ

Wellsbourne Park

PL47AR

Hillsborough

PL35BS

Grantley Gardens

PL35QF

Bainbridge Avenue

PL35JD

Higher Compton Road

PL34SX

Mannamead Road

PL36NE

Efford Road

PL35NA

Thornhill Road

PL47ED

Alexandra Road

PL35AZ

Seymour Road

PL47BJ

Turret Grove

PL36JS

Carlton Close

PL36NH

Efford Crescent

PL47JR

Alexandra Road

PL35HR

Hartley Avenue

PL47AS

Lonsdale Villas

PL35RB

Russell Avenue

PL35NB

Thornhill Road

PL35ED

Beechcroft Road

PL36NY

Swale Close

PL36QB

Eggbuckland Road

PL46QU

Ford Park

PL47AL

College Avenue

PL35RY

Linketty Lane West

PL47EB

Moor View Terrace

PL35QH

Mannamead Road

PL35JF

Pearn Road

PL35BQ

Seymour Park

PL34FH

Copper Beech Lane

PL35JP

Eggbuckland Road

PL35BR

Seymour Road

PL35SJ

Pendennis Close

PL35RP

Kneele Gardens

PL36NG

Efford Road

PL35AB

Ashford Crescent

PL35EN

Priory Road

PL47DX

Compton

PL35QL

Mannamead Road

PL35EH

Revel Road

PL35NE

Thornhill Road

PL35EE

Chapel Way

PL35QT

Broughton Close

PL46LG

Mutley Plain

PL36NT

Calder Close

PL35QZ

Bainbridge Avenue

PL47AD

Hillsborough Villas

PL35BW

Rockingham Road

PL35JL

Reservoir Lane

PL47BZ

Connaught Lane

PL46JH

Mutley Plain

PL35QR

Lockington Avenue

PL47BE

Bradley Road

PL36TR

Bramble Close

PL46LF

Mutley Plain

PL35DJ

Belle Acre Close

PL36QR

Upton Close

PL35SD

Beaumaris Road

PL35RE

Mannamead Road

PL35BP

Grantley Gardens

PL35AF

Elm Crescent

PL46QS

Trematon Terrace

PL35DH

Lower Compton Road

PL35QP

Lockington Avenue

PL35RW

Kneele Gardens

PL47AF

Mannamead Road

PL47BH

Turret Grove

PL35EF

Chapel Way

PL35HD

Rosevean Gardens

PL35AU

Seymour Road

PL47DE

Ivydale Road

PL35ER

Priory Road

PL35DG

Mannamead Court

PL35SH

Sarum Close

PL35AG

Ashford Close

PL35JT

Eggbuckland Road

PL34TE

Thorn Park

PL35RF

Mannamead Road

PL35ES

Priory Road

PL47BU

Connaught Avenue

PL35QY

Bainbridge Avenue

PL35DU

Blandford Road

PL47DD

Pearson Avenue

PL36PX

Lester Close

PL35EY

Charles Terrace

PL35SQ

Corfe Avenue

PL35BH

Culme Road

Data Sources

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