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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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Compton Population

12,281

Population density

4,961.4 per km²

Crime

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

British

10,832

88.18%

Other White

535

4.36%

Other Asian

116

0.94%

Other

0.81%

Chinese

0.81%

Total population: 12,284

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	13	£375,000	£227,000	£323,000	£440,000	£809,000
Flats	31	£136,000	£89,000	£119,000	£202,500	£331,250
Semi-Detached	50	£285,000	£205,875	£240,000	£350,000	£506,500
Terraced	52	£244,250	£162,125	£219,125	£340,625	£534,150

10 years median price trend in Compton

All postcodes in Compton

PL35SQ

Corfe Avenue

PL36QB

Eggbuckland Road

PL36QP

Petersfield Close

PL47DQ

Penlee Place

PL47BL

Ashford Road

PL47DD

Pearson Avenue

PL47DJ

Tavy Place

PL35AF

Elm Crescent

PL35JD

Higher Compton Road

PL46LF

Mutley Plain

PL47BY

Connaught Avenue

PL35BA

Seymour Road

PL35EP

Priory Road

PL35HG

Eggbuckland Road

PL35HT

Fortescue Place

PL36PX

Lester Close

PL36TR

Bramble Close

PL35HF

Eggbuckland Road

PL35RR

Margaret Park

PL36QU

Donnington Drive

PL47BZ

Connaught Lane

PL35HA

Rosevean Gardens

PL35JY

Cranmere Road

PL35QG

Lockington Avenue

PL35SA

Beaumaris Road

PL35SB

Beaumaris Road

PL35SF

Powderham Road

PL36NH

Efford Crescent

PL36NL

Efford Walk

PL46QG

Ermington Terrace

PL46QH

Seaton Cottages

PL47DG

Ivydale Road

PL35AE

Castleton Close

PL35BG

Seymour Drive

PL35NW

Vapron Road

PL35AY

Seymour Road

PL35LD

Brynmoor Walk

PL36NG

Efford Road

PL36TP

Hawthorn Way

PL35AD

Ashford Crescent

PL35BP

Grantley Gardens

PL35EF

Chapel Way

PL35JN

Hartley Court

PL36QX

Beeston Walk

PL35BW

Rockingham Road

PL35NL

Vapron Road

PL46QU

Ford Park

PL47DX

Compton

PL35EB

Priory Lawn Terrace

PL35EZ

Beckham Place

PL35SL

Harlech Close

PL47ED

Alexandra Road

PL36HP

Spire Court

PL36QA

Eggbuckland Road

PL35AG

Ashford Close

PL35BH

Culme Road

PL35DE

Compton Avenue

PL35JH

Briar Road

PL35JT

Eggbuckland Road

PL35LG

Ingra Road

PL35NJ

Vapron Road

PL47BU

Connaught Avenue

PL35EG

Chapel Way

PL35NU

Mannamead Road

PL36PJ

Valley View Close

PL47AN

College Avenue

PL35AX

Seymour Road

PL34FH

Copper Beech Lane

PL35AZ

Seymour Road

PL35EX

Priory Road

PL35JE

Higher Compton Road

PL35JS

Eggbuckland Road

PL35AR

Seymour Road

PL35DL

Lower Compton Road

PL35JG

Pearn Gardens

PL35RU

Maitland Drive

PL46JG

Mutley Plain

PL34TD

Thorn Park

PL35BY

Dormy Avenue

PL35EQ

Crowndale Avenue

PL35QZ

Bainbridge Avenue

PL35RE

Mannamead Road

PL35HE

Eggbuckland Road

PL35HJ

Gleneagle Road

PL35HU

Hartley Park Gardens

PL35JL

Reservoir Lane

PL35JZ

Brynmoor Park

PL36NZ

Therlow Road

PL46LE

Mutley Plain

PL35AJ

Grantley Gardens

PL35AP

Glen Road

PL35AS

Seymour Road

PL35ET

Priory Road

PL35NB

Thornhill Road

PL35SJ

Pendennis Close

PL36PY

Higher Mowles

PL36QR

Upton Close

PL46JQ

Mutley Plain

PL34SY

Mannamead Road

PL35JP

Eggbuckland Road

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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