Compton Knoll Close is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL3 5HS is located in the Compton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Compton Knoll Close, Plymouth, PL3 5HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL3 5EP, PL3 5ER, PL3 5EE, PL3 5HP, PL3 5DY, PL3 5ET, PL3 5EF, PL3 5HT, PL3 5DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL3 5HS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 54.6% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 47.7% | 45.4% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.8% | 40.2% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 41.5% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 12.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53% | 57.7% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 27.3% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 6% | 13.3% | 7.3% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 0.7% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around PL3 5HS this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 7.9% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 9.6% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 22.3% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.8% | 43.7% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.5% | 98.7% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 92.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 93% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.2% | 37.2% | 22.0% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Compton Knoll Close was 80.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.0% lower than the Compton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Compton Knoll Close has the 26th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Compton and the 365th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Compton Knoll Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-01-17 | £332,513 |
| 7 Compton Knoll Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-01-26 | £364,700 |
| 1 Compton Knoll Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-09-15 | £312,288 |
| 11 Compton Knoll Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £371,000 | 2022-04-08 | £413,899 |
| 11 Compton Knoll Close, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2019-11-22 | £336,172 |
PL3 5HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 2,943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care Ham Drive , Ham PL2 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compton CofE Primary School Higher Compton Road , PL3 5JB | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High View School 2 Torridge Way , Efford PL3 6JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Vale Primary School Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7HW | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Infants' School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Park Junior School Hyde Park Road , Mutley PL3 4RH | 2out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | 1out of 4 | 2,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG | - not rated | 4,025 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG | - not rated | 3,576 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Plymouth Drake Circus , PL4 8AA | - not rated | 2,242 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres Tea Room | 12 Pearn Road | 588 yd | |
| Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth | Plymouth Broadcasting House, Seymour Road | 705 yd | |
| The Backstreet Spot | 17 Ivydale Road | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rising Sun | 138 Eggbuckland Road | 273 yd | |
| Bluebird | 164 Eggbuckland Road | 301 yd | |
| Sir Francis Drake Bowling | 35 Whiteford Road | 907 yd | |
| The Penguin | Ashford Crescent | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wongs | 82 Priory Road | 86 yd | |
| Feedwell Chinese Takeaway | 131 Speedwell Crescent | 898 yd | |
| Mariners Fish and Chips | 49 Torridge Way | 929 yd | |
| Torridge Pizza and Grill | 63 Torridge Way | 929 yd | |
| Top China | 29 Percy Terrace | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 137 Eggbuckland Road | 301 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 147-149 Eggbuckland Road | 392 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 41 Torridge Way | 929 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 125-129 Alexandra Road | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Collings Park Eggbuckland Road | grass pitches | 232 yd |
| Mannamead Lawn Tennis Club EGGBUCKLAND ROAD | tennis courts | 305 yd |
| Hill Lane Tennis Club HILL LANE | tennis courts | 648 yd |
| Hartley Park Mannamead Road | tennis courts | 707 yd |
| Core Fitness (Closed) Rear of Blake Lodge Rear of Blake Lodge Seymour Road | health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| Hill Lane Tennis Club At Lockington Avenue LOCKINGTON AVENUE | tennis courts | 898 yd |
| Whiteford Road Tennis And Badminton Club WHITEFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 946 yd |
| Higher Efford Efford Road | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| High View Primary School TORRIDGE WAY | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
| Pure Gym (Plymouth) ENDEVOUR HOUSE ENDEVOUR HOUSE ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,064 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.