Postcode report
PL5 3QQ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About PL5 3QQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
PL5 3QQ is a postcode in Eggbuckland, Plymouth, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PL5 3QQ, then scores the surrounding small area 53/100 - bottom 46% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PL5 3QQ are safety and housing, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PL5 3QQ is based on Plymouth 006 Census 2021. It covers 7,538 residents, 3,946 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 56% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 30% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near PL5 3QQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PL5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £207k from 96 rolling sales, down 2.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PL5 3QQ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 1 records marked free and 1 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PL5 3QQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PL5 3QQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PL5 3QQ
Is PL5 3QQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 53/100 (bottom 46% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PL5 3QQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PL5 3QQ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near PL5 3QQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for PL5 3QQ?
LocaleIQ matched PL5 3QQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PL5 3QQ?
The latest median sold price is £207k based on 96 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PL5 3QQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.