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Higher Compton & Eggbuckland

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About

Higher Compton and Eggbuckland are residential districts situated to the north-east of Plymouth's city centre. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, with a mix of detached homes, semis, and terraces built across its gentle hills. Modern developments continue to expand the neighbourhoods, particularly around the edges. The main thoroughfare is the A386 Tavistock Road, which connects the area to the city and provides access to local shops and services.

The landscape is defined by the steep, wooded valley of the Colebrook, which carves through the area. This creates a distinct separation between the neighbourhoods, with Eggbuckland historically centred on its parish church. Local amenities include several primary schools, community centres, and the large Central Park leisure area to the south. The area's road network is a key feature, with the Manadon Roundabout and its complex flyover system acting as a major junction for northern Plymouth.

Area overview

On average Higher Compton & Eggbuckland has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Higher Compton & Eggbuckland is £50,865 per year. There are 1 schools in Higher Compton & Eggbuckland: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Higher Compton & Eggbuckland is home to around 7,129 people, with a population density of about 4,011.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Higher Compton & Eggbuckland Population
7,129
Population density
4,011.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.97(-24%)
Other theft
5.89(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.75(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.47(-16%)
Public order
3.09(-53%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,720
94.26%
Other White
149
2.09%
Other
35
0.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
28
0.39%
Other Asian
26
0.36%
Total population: 7,129

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,469
25%
Level 3 (A level)
1,144
19.47%
No qualifications
1,090
18.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
905
15.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
605
10.29%
Total 16+ residents: 5,877

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,223
40.02%
Owns with a mortgage
1,076
35.21%
Other social rented
289
9.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
271
8.87%
Social rents from council
134
4.38%
Total households: 3,056

Property prices in Higher Compton & Eggbuckland

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Higher Compton & Eggbuckland area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,194 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Higher Compton & Eggbuckland 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 Higher Compton & Eggbuckland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£365,000
Flats3£127,500
Semi-Detached37£255,000
Terraced37£225,000

10 years median price trend in Higher Compton & Eggbuckland

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Higher Compton & Eggbuckland.

All postcodes in Higher Compton & Eggbuckland

PL65QA

Austin Crescent

PL35JU

Eggbuckland Road

PL36QJ

Valley View Road

PL65TA

Langmead Road

PL65TP

Bearsdown Road

PL36NE

Efford Road

PL36NY

Swale Close

PL36PU

Long Ley

PL36NT

Calder Close

PL36NJ

Efford Crescent

PL36QT

Donnington Drive

PL65NH

Parnell Close

PL36LY

Larkhall Rise

PL35DZ

Byland Road

PL65PF

St Edward Gardens

PL65RY

Alden Walk

PL65SS

Fort Austin Avenue

PL36JS

Carlton Close

PL65PD

St Edward Gardens

PL65RD

Church Hill

PL65PQ

Shirburn Road

PL65TL

Shallowford Road

PL36DY

Castle Acre Gardens

PL65PR

Rigdale Close

PL65PT

Latham Close

PL65TB

Langmead Close

PL36LP

Holmes Avenue

PL36PN

Unity Park

PL65RP

Hollow Hayes

PL35LA

Brynmoor Park

PL65TX

Bearsdown Close

PL35EU

Priory Road

PL36PS

Reddington Road

PL65TF

Rawlin Close

PL35LF

Revel Road

PL36QH

The Retreat

PL65TT

Bearsdown Road

PL36LG

Ward Place

PL65SP

Chilton Close

PL36LL

Channel Park Avenue

PL36NW

Unity Park

PL36QG

Bloomball Close

PL65TE

Shallowford Road

PL36PH

Teign Road

PL36RE

Yeo Close

PL36PB

Trent Close

PL65PE

Dudley Gardens

PL65PX

Wardlow Close

PL36NR

Dartmeet Avenue

PL36PZ

Jean Crescent

PL65TQ

Fort Austin Avenue

PL65TS

Bearsdown Road

PL36LB

Higher Efford Road

PL65SY

Billington Close

PL65WF

Doidges Farm Close

PL35DX

Compton Vale

PL36LF

Kirton Place

PL36PP

Hollycroft Road

PL36QE

Eggbuckland Road

PL36QF

Longview Terrace

PL65FT

Eggbuckland Road

PL65RW

Rose Cottages

PL36QN

Windsor Road

PL65SU

Goosewell Hill

PL65TU

Coltsfield Close

PL65PB

St Edward Gardens

PL36JX

Blandford Road

PL65YA

Leigh Court

PL35EL

Revel Road

PL65TJ

Goosewell Hill

PL65TW

Shallowford Road

PL36NF

Efford Road

PL36PT

Reddington Road

PL36QD

Eggbuckland Road

PL36QL

Windsor Road

PL35EH

Revel Road

PL36JU

Blandford Road

PL65SN

Crackston Close

PL36QQ

Greatfield Road

PL35DF

Blandford Road

PL65NJ

Bromhead Court

PL65NW

Trevannion Close

PL65SR

Fort Austin Avenue

PL36RA

Yeo Close

PL65PH

Shirburn Road

PL36LD

Higher Efford Road

PL65RE

Church Hill

PL65YB

Westcott Close

PL36QB

Eggbuckland Road

PL36QP

Petersfield Close

PL65RN

Church Hill

PL65RZ

Allerton Walk

PL65TG

Fort Austin Avenue

PL65SZ

Speedwell Crescent

PL36LA

Higher Efford Road

PL36LU

Elwick Gardens

PL36PX

Lester Close

PL36TR

Bramble Close

PL36NN

Kennet Close

PL36QU

Donnington Drive

Data Sources

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