Postcode PL6 5RN 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 2.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 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 1.7% 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 5RN.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland near PL6 5RN 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 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 5RN postcode area, located within Higher Compton & Eggbuckland, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL6 5RN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Eggbuckland Stores | St Edward Gardens, Plymouth, PL6 5PF | Walking directions to Eggbuckland Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Fort Austin | 2 Austin Crescent, Plymouth, PL6 5QA | Walking directions to Co-op Fort Austin |
| 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.