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About

Compton ward is located in the northern part of Plymouth, near the border with Devonport. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. It is close to key transport links, including the A386, providing easy access to Plymouth city center and surrounding areas.

The ward features local amenities such as schools, parks, and small retail outlets, catering to everyday needs. Nearby green spaces, including Weston Mill Lake, offer recreational opportunities. Compton has a strong sense of community, with active local groups and events. The area is also home to Weston Mill Cemetery, one of Plymouth's largest burial grounds.

Area overview

On average Compton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 90 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 of residents in Compton is £48,327 per year. There are 3 schools in Compton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Compton Population
12,281
Population density
4,961.4 per km²

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

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 155 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 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
Detached16£382,500
Flats35£145,000
Semi-Detached44£285,000
Terraced60£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

PL46JQ

Mutley Plain

PL35JA

Higher Compton Road

PL35JJ

Hartley Avenue

PL35LB

Brynmoor Park

PL35SG

Powderham Road

PL36QS

Donnington Drive

PL36QY

Rougemont Close

PL36QZ

Distine Close

PL46LG

Mutley Plain

PL47BB

Elm Road

PL35SN

Brecon Close

PL34SP

Mannamead Avenue

PL35QW

Mannamead Road

PL35RF

Mannamead Road

PL36PR

Eggbuckland Road

PL47AW

College Lane

PL47DH

Pearson Road

PL47DR

Belgrave Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.