Postcode PL6 5YB 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 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 nearest station is Plymouth, about 1.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Hartley Park.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,417 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% 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 1.3% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 167 ft away from PL6 5YB.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland near PL6 5YB 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hartley Park | Small | Walking directions to Hartley Park |
Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £275 per square foot) in Eggbuckland area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £680,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £370,000 | £350 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £277,500 | £289 |
| Terraced | 86 | £218,000 | £247 |
| Flats | 15 | £140,000 | £210 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £270,000 | £105,000 | £210,000 | £144,500 |
| 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 | £140,750 | £275,000 | £224,000 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £146,000 | £270,000 | £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 | £348 | £200 | £286 | £242 |
| 2026 | £323 | £236 | £314 | £266 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL6 5YB.
In the PL6 5YB postcode area, located within Higher Compton & Eggbuckland, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL6 5YB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Eggbuckland Road, Plymouth, PL3 5JU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Morrison's Local | Eggbuckland Road, Plymouth, PL3 6QA | Walking directions to Morrison's Local |
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.
Elected local representatives for PL6 5YB, 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 5YB 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 other theft.
The median sale price around PL6 5YB in Higher Compton & Eggbuckland is £240,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 191 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to PL6 5YB, including Eggbuckland Community College (Requires improvement), Eggbuckland Vale Primary School (Good) and Compton CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PL6 5YB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,417 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 5YB is Fred Thomas (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Hagan (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.