Postcode PL3 6QZ 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 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Higher Compton & Eggbuckland is £50,865 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth located about 1.6 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 44.5 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 215 ft away from PL3 6QZ.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland near PL3 6QZ 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 148 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 distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £375,000 |
| Flats | 31 | £136,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £285,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £244,250 |
10 year median price trend in Compton
In the PL3 6QZ postcode area, located within Higher Compton & Eggbuckland, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL3 6QZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Frogmore Avenue, Plymouth, PL6 5XH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.