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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 43 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
4/10
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
24.13(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.19(-65%)
Other theft
4.63(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.37(-48%)
Other crime
2.95(+79%)
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 85 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 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
Semi-Detached34£267,000
Terraced38£234,000
Detached11£340,000
Flats2£281,250

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

PL36PY

Higher Mowles

PL36LF

Kirton Place

PL36PP

Hollycroft Road

PL65TN

Shallowford Close

PL65PR

Rigdale Close

PL36PX

Lester Close

PL36JU

Blandford Road

PL65TT

Bearsdown Road

PL35DZ

Byland Road

PL65TU

Coltsfield Close

PL36QB

Eggbuckland Road

PL65YA

Leigh Court

PL36QG

Bloomball Close

PL36PR

Hollycroft Road

PL36LA

Higher Efford Road

PL36QF

Longview Terrace

PL65SN

Crackston Close

PL36PB

Trent Close

PL65RQ

Jubilee Cottages

PL35DX

Compton Vale

PL36QA

Eggbuckland Road

PL65SR

Fort Austin Avenue

PL36QU

Donnington Drive

PL65NH

Parnell Close

PL65PX

Wardlow Close

PL65SY

Billington Close

PL36JY

Blandford Road

PL36LW

Holmes Avenue

PL65FT

Eggbuckland Road

PL65NW

Trevannion Close

PL65TG

Fort Austin Avenue

PL65PP

Langmore Close

PL65RP

Hollow Hayes

PL65YB

Westcott Close

PL36LG

Ward Place

PL36QN

Windsor Road

PL36QH

The Retreat

PL65PT

Latham Close

PL65SL

Speedwell Walk

PL36QY

Rougemont Close

PL65RJ

Farm Lane

PL36QP

Petersfield Close

PL36JS

Carlton Close

PL36RE

Yeo Close

PL36QL

Windsor Road

PL35EX

Priory Road

PL35EU

Priory Road

PL65PH

Shirburn Road

PL36QJ

Valley View Road

PL36PT

Reddington Road

PL36PN

Unity Park

PL36QQ

Greatfield Road

PL36PZ

Jean Crescent

PL36NZ

Therlow Road

PL35LG

Ingra Road

PL36JX

Blandford Road

PL65SW

Bradford Close

PL65TP

Bearsdown Road

PL65TB

Langmead Close

PL36LY

Larkhall Rise

PL36PJ

Valley View Close

PL65TF

Rawlin Close

PL35JZ

Brynmoor Park

PL65RE

Church Hill

PL65PF

St Edward Gardens

PL36QT

Donnington Drive

PL65TR

Bearsdown Road

PL36NN

Kennet Close

PL65RH

Victoria Cottages

PL65TD

Shallowford Road

PL36QZ

Distine Close

PL35ET

Priory Road

PL65PE

Dudley Gardens

PL65TQ

Fort Austin Avenue

PL35LF

Revel Road

PL36RB

Yeo Close

PL65SZ

Speedwell Crescent

PL36DY

Castle Acre Gardens

PL36QE

Eggbuckland Road

PL36LB

Higher Efford Road

PL65SJ

Bramble Walk

PL65TJ

Goosewell Hill

PL36PS

Reddington Road

PL35LA

Brynmoor Park

PL35JU

Eggbuckland Road

PL65TX

Bearsdown Close

PL65PD

St Edward Gardens

PL65PQ

Shirburn Road

PL65RS

Elm Grove

PL36NH

Efford Crescent

PL36NW

Unity Park

PL36LP

Holmes Avenue

PL65SP

Chilton Close

PL36HP

Spire Court

PL65RU

Culver Way

PL36NJ

Efford Crescent

PL35LD

Brynmoor Walk

PL36LD

Higher Efford Road

PL36QS

Donnington Drive

PL36LX

Gill Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.