What's the average income in Compton?

Average resident income is about £48,327 per year.

What are house prices in Compton?

Based on 154 recent sales, the median price is £245,500.

How much social housing is near Compton?

About 6.1% across the Compton area.

What are prices by property type in Compton?

Latest medians: Detached £377,500, Semi-detached £284,000, Terraced £245,000, Flats £140,000.

What's the Compton population and density?

Compton population is 12,281 with density 4961.4 per km².

How deprived is Compton?

Deprivation score 5/10 (rank 19700 of 32844 in country).

What home types are most common in Compton?

Housing mix: semi-detached 32.8%, terraced 25.3%.

Crime level in Compton is moderate with about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How many households are in Compton?

There are 5,225 households in Compton

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Compton

Q: What schools in Compton and how are they rated?

There are 3 schools in Compton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / South West / Plymouth / Compton

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

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

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

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 154 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 per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	20	£377,500	£228,500	£303,000	£493,750	£700,000
Flats	32	£140,000	£89,100	£123,750	£175,000	£219,500
Semi-Detached	41	£284,000	£202,500	£240,000	£345,000	£455,000
Terraced	61	£245,000	£155,000	£200,000	£340,000	£560,000

10 years price trend 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

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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