Higher Compton & Eggbuckland
Plymouth 012 · 5 sub-areas · 7,106 residents
Plymouth 012 is a largely residential neighbourhood within Plymouth, home to around 7,100 people and skewing noticeably older than the city as a whole. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £870 a month — considerably below the UK national median for a 2-bed — and over seven in ten residents own their home, which gives the area a settled, established feel.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland is a mid-density neighbourhood of Plymouth in the South West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Higher Compton & Eggbuckland?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £985 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland in Plymouth
Living in Higher Compton & Eggbuckland
What stands out about Plymouth 012 is how owner-occupied and mature it is compared to much of Plymouth. Almost three quarters of households own their home, and the age profile leans well into middle age and beyond — nearly a quarter of residents are 65 or older. That combination tends to produce quieter streets, less transient neighbours, and a slower pace than the more rental-heavy parts of the city.
On cost, Plymouth 012 is genuinely affordable by most UK benchmarks. A 2-bed runs around £870 a month — well under the UK median of roughly £1,200 for the same size — and a 1-bed can be found for about £690. The trade-off is that rents are rising: they were up around 5% year-on-year at last count, which is a meaningful increase on these base figures. Council tax at Band D comes to about £2,440 a year, and the median house price sits at around £240,000, putting a deposit within reach for many — typically around four years of saving.
The neighbourhood's residents are predominantly UK-born (over 95%) with a relatively modest degree-holding share of around a quarter. It's a place where working trades, healthcare, and public-sector employment feature heavily, and the income picture reflects that: the typical resident earns around £29,000 a year. Single-person households make up just over a quarter of homes, with couples with children accounting for nearly a fifth.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is a little under 3 km away — roughly a 35-minute walk, so most people drive. Car dependency is high: nearly two thirds of residents commute by car, with public transport used by fewer than one in twenty. Broadband coverage is strong, with full gigabit connectivity available across the area. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets.
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Frequently asked
- Is Plymouth 012 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, predominantly owner-occupied neighbourhood with lower-than-average crime and affordable rents. The older age profile means it's quieter and more stable than many parts of Plymouth. It suits people who want a calm residential base rather than a lively urban scene.
- What is the rent in Plymouth 012?
- A 1-bed typically runs around £690 a month, a 2-bed around £870, and a 3-bed around £1,040. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 5% in the past year, so they're moving upward from an affordable base.
- Is Plymouth 012 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 51 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — well below the UK average of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area sits in deprivation decile 6.7 out of 10 (where 10 is least deprived), suggesting a broadly stable community.
- What's the commute from Plymouth 012 to Plymouth city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 64% use a car to commute, with fewer than one in twenty using public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.8 km away (a roughly 35-minute walk). There's no metro or tram service in Plymouth.
- Who lives in Plymouth 012?
- Mostly older, long-settled residents — nearly half the population is 50 or over. Over 74% own their home. It's a predominantly UK-born, ethnically homogeneous neighbourhood with a mix of working and retired households, reflecting Plymouth's wider demographic make-up.
- What schools are near Plymouth 012?
- There are 85 schools within about 2 km of typical residents, though only around 48% are rated Good or Outstanding — notably below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is under 900 metres away. Check individual catchment boundaries before committing.
- How affordable is buying a home in Plymouth 012?
- More affordable than most UK urban neighbourhoods. The median house price is around £240,000, and typical residents can save a deposit in roughly four years. That's a relatively short timeline by national standards, making Plymouth 012 a realistic option for first-time buyers.