Postcode PL3 6NZ 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 1.5 miles away. There are 8 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 6NZ.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland near PL3 6NZ 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Trefusis Park | Large | Walking directions to Trefusis Park |
Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 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 | 16 | £382,500 |
| Flats | 35 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £285,000 |
| Terraced | 60 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Compton
In the PL3 6NZ postcode area, located within Higher Compton & Eggbuckland, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL3 6NZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Eggbuckland Road, Plymouth, PL3 6QA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Eggbuckland Road, Plymouth, PL3 5JU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.