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PL3

PLYMOUTH

Devon, South West, England

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PL3 covers PLYMOUTH in Devon, South West.

Avg price £280,501
1yr change ▼ 1.1%
Crime 52% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£280,501

▼ 1.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

2% below national avg

Crime Rate

123.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

52% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

386 Mbps

Property Prices in PL3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PL3 is £280,501, which is 27% below the Devon average of £385,452.

Property values in PL3 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in PL3 have fallen 1.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £413,256 135
Semi-detached £296,238 395
Terraced £251,284 719
Flat £147,692 197
All types £280,501 1485

5-Year Price History

£270K £277K £285K £292K £300K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in PL3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 123.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PL3 has a crime rate significantly 52% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
54.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
5.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
15.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
17.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in PL3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PL3 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Laira Green Primary School Primary Good mi
Compton CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
King's School Other Not inspected mi
Stoke Damerel Community College Secondary Good mi
Scott Medical and Healthcare College Secondary Good mi

1

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

272,067

Population

62

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
28.0%
Private rent
20.0%
Social rent
18.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PL3 are 386.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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386.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

96%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PL3 is collected by Plymouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,319/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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PL3 — PLYMOUTH

Area Summary

PL3 (PLYMOUTH) offers property prices near the national average (£280,501), higher-than-average crime (52% above national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (386 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about PL3 PLYMOUTH

What is the average house price in PL3 PLYMOUTH?
The average house price in PL3 (PLYMOUTH) is £280,501, based on 1485 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 2% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.1% over the past year.
Is PL3 PLYMOUTH a safe area to live?
Crime in PL3 is above the national average (123.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (54.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (15.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of PL3 PLYMOUTH?
The population of PL3 (PLYMOUTH) is approximately 272,067 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 28% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 18% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in PL3?
The average broadband download speed in PL3 is 386 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 96%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in PL3 PLYMOUTH?
There are 8 schools in or near PL3. 63% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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