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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 146 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
Terraced52£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

PL36QG

Bloomball Close

PL35DP

Lower Compton Road

PL35GA

Compton

PL35SH

Sarum Close

PL46QJ

Seaton Avenue

PL47JP

Alexandra Place

PL35ER

Priory Road

PL35JR

Eggbuckland Road

PL35DA

Compton Avenue

PL35LE

Brynmoor Close

PL35NF

Thornhill Road

PL34ST

Mannamead Road

PL35JQ

Widey View

PL35LL

Mannamead Road

PL36PB

Trent Close

PL47BT

Connaught Avenue

PL47AQ

Elm Terrace

PL35BQ

Seymour Park

PL35DB

Compton Avenue

PL35EJ

Revel Road

PL35JB

Higher Compton Road

PL35LX

Whiteford Road

PL35NR

Kingsland Garden Close

PL35QY

Bainbridge Avenue

PL36PZ

Jean Crescent

PL47BG

Rutland Road

PL35LJ

Mannamead Road

PL47DL

Lisson Grove

PL35BB

Courtfield Road

PL35BL

Michael Road

PL35DW

Lower Compton Road

PL35DX

Compton Vale

PL35HY

Higher Compton Road

PL35LU

Whiteford Road

PL36PP

Hollycroft Road

PL36QE

Eggbuckland Road

PL47DB

Grosvenor Cottages

PL35AA

Ashford Crescent

PL35HD

Rosevean Gardens

PL35HN

Gleneagle Villas

PL35JW

Compton Leigh

PL36QF

Longview Terrace

PL47BN

Ashford Road

PL47DT

Connaught Avenue

PL34TE

Thorn Park

PL35BE

Dormy Avenue

PL35RW

Kneele Gardens

PL36QN

Windsor Road

PL47AH

Meadfoot Terrace

PL35AW

Crow Park

PL35LQ

Beaumaris Gardens

PL47BQ

Bute Road

PL35BX

Overton Gardens

PL35NP

Thornhill Way

PL47AL

College Avenue

PL47DN

Lisson Grove

PL34TF

Thorn Park

PL35EL

Revel Road

PL35SE

Beaumaris Road

PL46JH

Mutley Plain

PL46QQ

Ermington Terrace

PL47BA

Elm Road

PL47DA

Belgrave Lane

PL35AQ

Sir Leonard Rogers Close

PL35QQ

Lockington Avenue

PL36PT

Reddington Road

PL36QD

Eggbuckland Road

PL36QL

Windsor Road

PL46QD

Seaton Lane

PL35EH

Revel Road

PL35EN

Priory Road

PL35RY

Linketty Lane West

PL35SD

Beaumaris Road

PL36JU

Blandford Road

PL46JF

Finsbury Lane

PL35RB

Russell Avenue

PL36QQ

Greatfield Road

PL46RR

Ford Park Lane

PL47AA

Mannamead Road

PL47AU

Ashford Hill

PL35BD

Courtfield Road

PL35DT

Fosbrooke Court

PL35LY

Whiteford Road

PL35NN

Vapron Road

PL46JJ

Mutley Plain

PL35DF

Blandford Road

PL47BH

Turret Grove

PL35RX

Linketty Lane West

PL46LL

Mutley Plain

PL46QS

Trematon Terrace

PL46RN

Ford Park

PL47BD

Penrose Villas

PL35EA

Priory Lawn Terrace

PL35HZ

Higher Compton Road

PL35LH

Pearn Ridge

PL47BX

Connaught Avenue

PL35BS

Grantley Gardens

PL35DS

Blandford Road

PL35QL

Mannamead Road

PL35QT

Broughton Close

Data Sources

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