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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

PL35QF

Bainbridge Avenue

PL35RA

Russell Avenue

PL35JJ

Wellsbourne Park

PL35LB

Brynmoor Park

PL35SG

Powderham Road

PL46LG

Mutley Plain

PL47BB

Elm Road

PL35JA

Higher Compton Road

PL36QS

Donnington Drive

PL36QY

Rougemont Close

PL36QZ

Distine Close

PL35QW

Mannamead Road

PL35SN

Brecon Close

PL36PR

Hollycroft Road

PL47AW

College Lane

PL34SP

Mannamead Avenue

PL35RF

Mannamead Road

PL47DH

Pearson Road

PL47DR

Belgrave Road

Data Sources

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