Postcode PL6 5SW is located in an urban city, within the Eggbuckland area of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Higher Compton & Eggbuckland area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% 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 median sale price in Eggbuckland is £240,000 (around £268 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £200,000 and £310,000. The nearest station is Plymouth, 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 25,210 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% 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 per household in Higher Compton & Eggbuckland is £50,865 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 120 ft away from PL6 5SW.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland near PL6 5SW 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 193 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Eggbuckland area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £695,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £342,500 | £310 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £280,000 | £287 |
| Terraced | 89 | £216,000 | £254 |
| Flats | 15 | £145,000 | £225 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £270,000 | £105,000 | £210,000 | £143,750 |
| 2017 | £270,000 | £112,500 | £224,000 | £158,000 |
| 2018 | £270,000 | £114,000 | £235,000 | £160,000 |
| 2019 | £306,000 | £114,250 | £226,050 | £167,500 |
| 2020 | £326,500 | £121,000 | £236,000 | £176,000 |
| 2021 | £324,250 | £121,000 | £262,500 | £180,000 |
| 2022 | £385,000 | £121,250 | £280,000 | £212,500 |
| 2023 | £347,000 | £142,500 | £282,500 | £209,000 |
| 2024 | £390,000 | £135,350 | £297,500 | £210,000 |
| 2025 | £370,000 | £141,500 | £275,000 | £223,000 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £147,000 | £272,500 | £220,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £247 | £186 | £215 | £174 |
| 2017 | £261 | £164 | £223 | £180 |
| 2018 | £259 | £198 | £232 | £189 |
| 2019 | £265 | £178 | £228 | £199 |
| 2020 | £267 | £184 | £235 | £201 |
| 2021 | £278 | £203 | £251 | £208 |
| 2022 | £342 | £199 | £292 | £240 |
| 2023 | £334 | £228 | £286 | £254 |
| 2024 | £328 | £198 | £292 | £245 |
| 2025 | £342 | £210 | £282 | £242 |
| 2026 | £304 | £230 | £310 | £263 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL6 5SW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Oct 2025 | 31, Speedwell Crescent, Plymouth, PL6 5SZ | Terraced | Freehold | £184,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 16, Latham Close, Plymouth, PL6 5PT | Terraced | Freehold | £227,500 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 64, Speedwell Crescent, Plymouth, PL6 5TH | Terraced | Freehold | £231,000 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | 23, Chilton Close, Plymouth, PL6 5SP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £274,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 20, Valley View Road, Plymouth, PL3 6QJ | Detached | Freehold | £280,000 |
In the PL6 5SW postcode area, located within Higher Compton & Eggbuckland, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Eggbuckland Vale Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Eggbuckland Community College | Academy converter | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Compton CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Jun 2016. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PL6 5SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Eggbuckland Road, Plymouth, PL3 5JU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 147-149 Eggbuckland Road, Plymouth, PL3 6QA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 15 Frogmore Avenue, Plymouth, PL6 5XH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Eggbuckland Stores | St Edward Gardens, Plymouth, PL6 5PF | Walking directions to Eggbuckland Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL6 5SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Hagan
Eggbuckland - Elected 7 May 2026
Fred Thomas
Plymouth Moor View - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL6 5SW records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 burglary.
The median sale price around PL6 5SW in Eggbuckland is £240,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 193 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to PL6 5SW, including Eggbuckland Vale Primary School (Outstanding), Eggbuckland Community College (Requires improvement) and Compton CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PL6 5SW scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,210 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View covering PL6 5SW is Fred Thomas (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Hagan (Reform UK).