Postcode PL6 5PB is located in an urban city, within the Eggbuckland ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Higher Compton & Eggbuckland area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.2 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 2.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,000 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL6 5PB.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland near PL6 5PB 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Eggbuckland area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £680,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £368,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £123,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 69 | £275,000 |
| Terraced | 68 | £221,800 |
10 year median price trend in Eggbuckland
In the PL6 5PB postcode area, located within Higher Compton & Eggbuckland, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL6 5PB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Eggbuckland Stores | St Edward Gardens, Plymouth, PL6 5PF | Walking directions to Eggbuckland Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Fort Austin | 2 Austin Crescent, Plymouth, PL6 5QA | Walking directions to Co-op Fort Austin |
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.