Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the PL3 postcode area, covering Plymouth and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£162,339
Median price
£152,950
5-year trend
+52.1%
Total sales
19,212
The PL3 area has 641 individual postcodes with 19,212 registered sales. Prices are +59.3% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Plymouth. The five-year price movement is +52.1%.
A historic naval city on the Devon coast with affordable housing, a strong maritime economy and direct trains to London Paddington.
🚆 Main station
Plymouth
⏱️ London commute
~165 min by train
PL3 averages £162,339, placing it in the affordable category, +59.3% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 19,212 recorded sales across 641 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in PL3 is +52.1%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
PL3 5TX
£146,626 avg · 174 sales
PL3 6AY
£84,344 avg · 165 sales
PL3 4LA
£134,486 avg · 151 sales
PL3 4NL
£157,579 avg · 143 sales
PL3 6BR
£118,739 avg · 141 sales
PL3 4NH
£155,712 avg · 134 sales
PL3 4LQ
£116,657 avg · 128 sales
PL3 6TP
£120,011 avg · 125 sales
PL3 4RN
£182,258 avg · 123 sales
This PL3 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the PL3 postcode area is £162,339, based on 19,212 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Plymouth.
Properties in PL3 average £162,339, which is +59.3% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£152,950) is 5.8% below the average (£162,339), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in PL3 have moved +52.1% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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