Pearn Ridge Higher Compton, Plymouth
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (PL3), about 50 m long. USRN 30204459.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £475,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Plymouth costs £2,442 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Thorn Park, is about 870 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 64 to 72 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lisson Grove Medical Ctr., about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 55 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 2022 | 2 PL3 5LH | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2020 | 3 PL3 5LH | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 18 May 2012 | 2 PL3 5LH | Detached | £280,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 220 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: 1976-1982 (1); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Plymouth in 2026-27: Band D £2,442 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,628 | £1,899 | £2,171 | £2,442 | £2,984 | £3,527 | £4,070 | £4,884 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (23% of about 710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): HMOs Mutley, Greenbank, City Centre and surrounding areas.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Longreach, Hartley Road Plymouth PL3 5LW, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Windsor Road, Compton: up to 29 homes, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 64 m and 72 m above sea level (66 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL3 5JF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PL3 5LH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Plymouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Devonport 50,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Dockyard (Devonport) 15,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 50 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Collins Park Compton | 290 m |
| Bus or coach station | Plymouth Coach Station Plymouth City Centre | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Alexandra Road Car Park | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 12 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lockington Avenue | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 62.1 km (39 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 124 km (77 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lisson Grove Medical Ctr. | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hartley Dental | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Mount Gould Hospital | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Crownhill Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chelmsford Star Coop Blackmore, Blackmore | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Thorn Park 8,230 m² | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 410 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Collings Park Playing Field 2.1 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lower Compton Allotments 9,060 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Edward King of the West Saxons, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Edward King of the West Saxons | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Eggbuckland Keep | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Bowden Battery | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Austin Fort and section of military road | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Ford Park Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hartley Vale | Valley | 240 m north-west |
| Blindman's Wood | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Drake's Place Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Arnold's Point | Wetland | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| The Laira | Tidal water | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Teats Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 5 |
3 of the street's 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Plymouth: see them on the Plymouth page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compton CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 200 m | No published inspection |
| Eggbuckland Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Widey Court Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Manadon Vale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Austin Farm Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hyde Park Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hyde Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| High View School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Boniface's RC College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Edward's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lipson Vale Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres Tea Room PL3 5JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Greenacres Care Centre PL3 5JF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Compton Kitchen PL3 5JB | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Little Owls Pre-School Plymouth CIO PL3 5JD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Eggbuckland C C Kitchen PL6 5YB | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Joola Plymouth Table Tennis Club PL6 5YB | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 23 Nov 2024 |
| The Rising Sun PL3 5JT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Cater Link at Old Priory Junior School PL7 1QN | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bluebird PL3 5JU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Tesco PL3 5JU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Brecon Close (28); On or near Briar Road (11); On or near Dynevor Close (7); On or near Pearn Road (4); On or near Widey View (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 89% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Pearn Gardens · Brecon Close · Dynevor Close · Harlech Close · Briar Road · Pearn Road · Widey View · Higher Compton Road · Culver Way · Eastfield Crescent · Sarum Close · Reservoir Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.