Postcode PL3 6QN 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 1.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 0.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 31 ft away from PL3 6QN.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland near PL3 6QN 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.
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 6QN postcode area, located within Higher Compton & Eggbuckland, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Eggbuckland Road, Plymouth, PL3 6QA | |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Eggbuckland Road, Plymouth, PL3 5JU | |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Frogmore Avenue, Plymouth, PL6 5XH |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Bluebird | Ingra Road, Plymouth, PL3 5LG | |
| 0.3 mi | The Rising Sun | Eggbuckland Road, Plymouth, PL3 5JT | |
| 0.5 mi | The Prince Maurice | Church Hill, Plymouth, PL6 5RQ |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.