Postcode PL3 6HP is located in an urban city, within the Compton area of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Higher Compton & Eggbuckland area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Higher Compton & Eggbuckland is £50,865 per year. The median sale price in Compton is £247,000 (around £260 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £186,000 and £345,000. The nearest station is Plymouth, about 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Trefusis Park.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,205 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 74.3% 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 per household in Higher Compton & Eggbuckland is £50,865 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL3 6HP.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland near PL3 6HP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Trefusis Park | Large | Walking directions to Trefusis Park |
Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £247,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Compton area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £890,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £352,500 | £327 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £305,000 | £292 |
| Terraced | 53 | £237,000 | £260 |
| Flats | 41 | £132,000 | £197 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £269,950 | £105,000 | £207,500 | £172,375 |
| 2017 | £295,500 | £125,000 | £215,000 | £177,000 |
| 2018 | £322,500 | £105,000 | £224,000 | £180,000 |
| 2019 | £323,000 | £111,000 | £225,000 | £188,000 |
| 2020 | £360,000 | £112,750 | £229,000 | £215,500 |
| 2021 | £415,000 | £122,500 | £273,750 | £200,000 |
| 2022 | £400,000 | £123,000 | £280,000 | £227,750 |
| 2023 | £385,000 | £133,000 | £310,000 | £224,500 |
| 2024 | £395,000 | £135,000 | £287,500 | £240,000 |
| 2025 | £390,000 | £144,000 | £292,750 | £242,000 |
| 2026 | £269,000 | £128,500 | £311,250 | £241,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £204 | £161 | £195 | £165 |
| 2017 | £205 | £196 | £208 | £177 |
| 2018 | £236 | £167 | £217 | £171 |
| 2019 | £239 | £161 | £212 | £167 |
| 2020 | £268 | £186 | £229 | £189 |
| 2021 | £288 | £186 | £237 | £188 |
| 2022 | £282 | £204 | £266 | £217 |
| 2023 | £330 | £205 | £277 | £217 |
| 2024 | £307 | £198 | £264 | £213 |
| 2025 | £327 | £210 | £282 | £230 |
| 2026 | £304 | £198 | £289 | £251 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL3 6HP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 50, Efford Crescent, Plymouth, PL3 6NJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 99, Priory Road, Plymouth, PL3 5EU | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 97, Priory Road, Plymouth, PL3 5EU | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 4, Priory Lawn Terrace, Plymouth, PL3 5EA | Terraced | Freehold | £188,000 | |
| 09 Mar 2026 | Byland Cottage, 16, Byland Road, Plymouth, PL3 5DZ | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the PL3 6HP postcode area, located within Higher Compton & Eggbuckland, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Compton CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Jun 2016. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | High View School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Lipson Vale Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PL3 6HP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 147-149 Eggbuckland Road, Plymouth, PL3 6QA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Eggbuckland Road, Plymouth, PL3 5JU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL3 6HP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Helen Mary Kelly
Compton - Elected 7 May 2026
Luke Pollard
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL3 6HP records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around PL3 6HP in Compton is £247,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 163 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to PL3 6HP, including Compton CofE Primary School (Good), High View School (Outstanding) and Lipson Vale Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PL3 6HP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,205 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport covering PL3 6HP is Luke Pollard (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Helen Mary Kelly (Reform UK).