Postcode PL3 5LF is located in an urban city, within the Compton ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Higher Compton & Eggbuckland area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Higher Compton & Eggbuckland is £43,000 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth located about 1.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Hartley Park.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,499 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Higher Compton & Eggbuckland is £43,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL3 5LF.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland near PL3 5LF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Plymouth located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hartley Park | Small | Walking directions to Hartley Park |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £244,250 in Compton area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,175,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 31 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £285,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £242,000 |
10 year median price trend in Compton
In the PL3 5LF postcode area, located within Higher Compton & Eggbuckland, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL3 5LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Eggbuckland Road, Plymouth, PL3 5JU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Eggbuckland Road, Plymouth, PL3 6QA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Mannamead News | 5 Eggbuckland Road, Plymouth, PL3 5HF | Walking directions to Mannamead News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.