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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

PL34TD

Thorn Park

PL35DZ

Byland Road

PL35SB

Beaumaris Road

PL35HY

Higher Compton Road

PL35BE

Dormy Avenue

PL35QN

Dynevor Close

PL36JU

Blandford Road

PL47DW

Compton

PL35JY

Cranmere Road

PL35SE

Beaumaris Road

PL47BB

Elm Road

PL46QD

Seaton Lane

PL36PS

Reddington Road

PL35BG

Seymour Drive

PL36QA

Eggbuckland Road

PL35DL

Lower Compton Road

PL35AT

Seymour Road

PL35QS

Lockington Avenue

PL47DS

Mutley Plain Lane

PL35HT

Fortescue Place

PL47BY

Connaught Avenue

PL36PU

Long Ley

PL35QU

Hill Lane

PL35HN

Gleneagle Villas

PL35SA

Beaumaris Road

PL35ET

Priory Road

PL34TG

Thorn Park

PL35DQ

Eggbuckland Road

PL35RZ

Beaumaris Road

PL35HS

Compton Knoll Close

PL35SL

Harlech Close

PL36QJ

Valley View Road

PL35JQ

Widey View

PL35EG

Chapel Way

PL35DA

Compton Avenue

PL47DP

Belgrave Road

PL36QY

Rougemont Close

PL36NL

Efford Walk

PL35NN

Vapron Road

PL35DS

Blandford Road

PL36QT

Donnington Drive

PL35LQ

Beaumaris Gardens

PL47AH

Meadfoot Terrace

PL35HJ

Gleneagle Road

PL35BY

Dormy Avenue

PL35NJ

Vapron Road

PL35GA

Compton

PL47BA

Elm Road

PL35NG

Thornhill Road

PL36QH

The Retreat

PL46QY

Ford Park Road

PL47DT

Connaught Avenue

PL46LB

Mutley Plain

PL35DB

Compton Avenue

PL47BN

Ashford Road

PL35LN

Hartley Road

PL47AY

Elm Road

PL35LH

Pearn Ridge

PL46RN

Ford Park

PL35EQ

Crowndale Avenue

PL36QD

Eggbuckland Road

PL35DR

Park Road

PL36QQ

Greatfield Road

PL35JB

Higher Compton Road

PL47AP

College Avenue

PL35QJ

Mannamead Road

PL34SZ

Mannamead Road

PL35RH

Richards Row

PL35RA

Russell Avenue

PL35NL

Vapron Road

PL35EL

Revel Road

PL35RR

Margaret Park

PL35EJ

Revel Road

PL47BQ

Bute Road

PL35LG

Ingra Road

PL35BD

Courtfield Road

PL34SP

Mannamead Avenue

PL35LX

Whiteford Road

PL35BN

Rockingham Road

PL35SF

Powderham Road

PL36QE

Eggbuckland Road

PL35BZ

Compton Avenue

PL35HU

Hartley Park Gardens

PL35NR

Kingsland Garden Close

PL35RN

Kneele Gardens

PL47AA

Mannamead Road

PL47JP

Alexandra Place

PL35BL

Michael Road

PL47DJ

Tavy Place

PL35AD

Ashford Crescent

PL35DY

Byland Road

PL46RP

Ford Park

PL35NW

Vapron Road

PL35JU

Eggbuckland Road

PL35AW

Crow Park

PL47EA

Compton

PL47AU

Ashford Hill

PL34TF

Thorn Park

PL46JQ

Mutley Plain

PL35DF

Blandford Road

Data Sources

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