Postcode PL3 6NJ 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.9 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 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Trefusis Park.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,391 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 30.4% 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 6NJ.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland near PL3 6NJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
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)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £377,500 |
| Flats | 32 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £284,000 |
| Terraced | 61 | £245,000 |
10 years price trend in Compton
In the PL3 6NJ postcode area, located within Higher Compton & Eggbuckland, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.