Living in PL3, Plymouth
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PL3 in Plymouth. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Plymouth: £222,817, up 4.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around PL3
84 recorded home sales on the streets around central PL3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £320,000 and a range from £88,000 to £1,175,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 WESTERN COLLEGE ROAD, PL4 7AG | semi-detached | £347,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 20 PARK ROAD, PL3 5DR | semi-detached | £320,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 14 BELLE ACRE CLOSE, PL3 5DJ | semi-detached | £375,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 58 BLANDFORD ROAD, PL3 5DU | terraced | £265,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 18 SIR LEONARD ROGERS CLOSE, PL3 5AQ | semi-detached | £375,000 | 2026-04-29 |
| 45 BLANDFORD ROAD, PL3 5DS | terraced | £230,000 | 2026-04-14 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
67 schools within 3 miles , of which 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High View School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Prince Rock Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Tor Bridge Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Hyde Park Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Lipson Vale Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.6 mi |
42 state primary and 14 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Fletewood School and Nursery, King's School, Plymouth College.
All 3 fee-paying schools near PL3, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
3 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Arts University Plymouth, University of Plymouth, University of St Mark & St John.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 35.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 19.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.4% |
| Skilled trades | 6.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
389 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PL3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Plymouth's figures.
Common questions about PL3
What is the average house price in PL3?
The average sold price in Plymouth is £222,817 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PL3?
Prices in Plymouth are up 4.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PL3?
The median of 84 recorded sales around central PL3 in the last 2 years is £320,000, ranging from £88,000 to £1,175,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PL3?
67 schools sit within 3 miles of central PL3, and 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PL3?
389 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PL3 at risk of flooding?
Central PL3 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is PL3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 91% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £320,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 389 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PL3 safe?
389 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL3 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? PL3 or PL4, PL3 or PL2, PL3 or PL1.
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