Postcode PL3 6PY 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 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 nearest station is Plymouth, about 1.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Efford Valley Wildlife park.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland has an average 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 28.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from PL3 6PY.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland near PL3 6PY 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Efford Valley Wildlife park | Medium | Walking directions to Efford Valley Wildlife park |
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £262,400 (about £263 per square foot) in Compton area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £890,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £390,000 | £318 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £302,000 | £287 |
| Terraced | 49 | £240,000 | £244 |
| Flats | 43 | £127,500 | £205 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £264,950 | £103,000 | £206,250 | £175,000 |
| 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 | £140,500 | £290,750 | £242,000 |
| 2026 | £267,500 | £110,000 | £308,750 | £249,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £207 | £161 | £195 | £164 |
| 2017 | £205 | £196 | £208 | £177 |
| 2018 | £236 | £167 | £217 | £168 |
| 2019 | £239 | £161 | £212 | £167 |
| 2020 | £268 | £186 | £229 | £189 |
| 2021 | £288 | £186 | £237 | £188 |
| 2022 | £282 | £204 | £266 | £216 |
| 2023 | £330 | £205 | £277 | £217 |
| 2024 | £307 | £198 | £264 | £213 |
| 2025 | £327 | £215 | £279 | £230 |
| 2026 | £298 | £216 | £287 | £244 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL3 6PY.
In the PL3 6PY postcode area, located within Higher Compton & Eggbuckland, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL3 6PY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrison's Local | Eggbuckland Road, Plymouth, PL3 6QA | Walking directions to Morrison's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 15 Frogmore Avenue, Plymouth, PL6 5XH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Eggbuckland Road, Plymouth, PL3 5JU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Deer Park Stores | Dove Gardens, Plymouth, PL3 6RJ | Walking directions to Deer Park Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL3 6PY, 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 6PY 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 other theft.
The median sale price around PL3 6PY in Higher Compton & Eggbuckland is £262,400 (about £263 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to PL3 6PY, including Austin Farm Academy (Good), High View School (Outstanding) and Laira Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PL3 6PY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,391 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 6PY 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.