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Efford and Lipson

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About

Efford and Lipson ward lies in the northeast of Plymouth, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including post-war terraces and semi-detached homes. Key local amenities are concentrated along main roads like Eggbuckland Road and Wolseley Road, providing essential shops and services. The ward is home to Lipson Vale Cemetery, a large green space with mature trees that serves as a local landmark and quiet recreational area for residents.

The ward contains several schools, including Lipson Co-operative Academy, which anchors the community. Public transport links connect the area to Plymouth city centre and other suburbs. The landscape features gentle slopes, with some streets offering views towards the city and the River Plym estuary in the distance. A local community centre and various small parks support neighbourhood activities and daily life within this established part of the city.

Area overview

On average Efford and Lipson has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Efford and Lipson is £46,609 per year. There are 4 schools in Efford and Lipson: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Efford and Lipson is home to around 14,198 people, with a population density of about 4,571.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Efford and Lipson Population
14,198
Population density
4,571.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,511
88.12%
Other White
606
4.27%
Other Asian
192
1.35%
African
149
1.05%
Other
107
0.75%
Total population: 14,197

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,677
27.97%
Owns outright
1,339
22.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,241
20.7%
Other social rented
955
15.93%
Social rents from council
512
8.54%
Total households: 5,995

Property prices in Efford and Lipson

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Efford and Lipson area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £355,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Efford and Lipson in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Efford and Lipson over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£296,000
Flats8£112,500
Semi-Detached42£208,500
Terraced97£200,000

10 years median price trend in Efford and Lipson

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Efford and Lipson.

All postcodes in Efford and Lipson

PL36BX

Tollox Place

PL36BY

Hanover Road

PL36FG

Torridge Way

PL36SX

Oregon Way

PL36LP

Holmes Avenue

PL36PN

Unity Park

PL47LS

Southern Terrace

PL36HB

Medway Place

PL36BD

Chesterfield Road

PL36HJ

Pike Road

PL36DQ

Old Laira Road

PL36RJ

Dove Gardens

PL47HD

Mostyn Avenue

PL36RD

Yeo Close

PL36AU

Laira Gardens

PL36DW

Kiel Place

PL36DX

Darwin Crescent

PL47EL

Ashford Hill

PL36LG

Ward Place

PL36SP

Deer Park Drive

PL47ES

Lipson Road

PL36BW

Old Laira Road

PL36LL

Channel Park Avenue

PL47HR

Laira Park Road

PL36AJ

Laira Avenue

PL36HF

Pike Road

PL36HW

Highfield Close

PL36NW

Unity Park

PL36BT

Brockley Road

PL36LZ

Hanover Close

PL47JA

Bernice Terrace

PL47QH

Sefton Avenue

PL36AL

Plymview Close

PL36RE

Yeo Close

PL36PL

Crabtree Close

PL36EX

Welland Gardens

PL36SL

Humber Close

PL36PH

Teign Road

PL36DD

Norfolk Road

PL47HN

Bernice Terrace

PL36JQ

Torridge Way

PL36TB

Mullet Close

PL36AA

Old Laira Road

PL36BS

Norfolk Road

PL36DB

Norfolk Close

PL47HF

Lipson Vale

PL36RW

Plymouth Road

PL36RX

Bourne Close

PL36DF

Fox Field Close

PL36NR

Dartmeet Avenue

PL47LE

West Hill Road

PL36AB

Old Laira Road

PL36EW

Riversleigh

PL36LB

Higher Efford Road

PL47EU

Lipson Road

PL36SW

Mersey Close

PL36SB

Exe Gardens

PL36LF

Kirton Place

PL47LA

Furzehill Road

PL36HE

Thames Gardens

PL36SS

Deer Park Drive

PL47HU

Chudleigh Road

PL36JD

Blandford Road

PL47EE

Alexandra Road

PL36EA

Castle Carey Gardens

PL36AD

Old Laira Road

PL36DU

Darwin Crescent

PL36JE

Blandford Road

PL36BU

Riga Terrace

PL36JN

Creedy Road

PL47LL

Prince Maurice Road

PL36DZ

Castle Bank Gardens

PL36EF

Plymouth Road

PL36JZ

Blandford Road

PL36HD

Thames Gardens

PL36JT

Blandford Road

PL36BH

Castle Rise

PL36RZ

Taw Close

PL36JX

Blandford Road

PL47FE

Efford and Lipson

PL36BG

Efford Lane

PL36RU

Axe Close

PL36AE

Old Laira Road

PL47LU

Kensington Road

PL36HZ

Blandford Road

PL36NF

Efford Road

PL47NZ

Coleridge Road

PL47LX

Kensington Place

PL36AF

Old Laira Road

PL36NU

Smeaton Square

PL47EQ

Alexandra Road

PL36JG

Torridge Way

PL47PJ

Queens Road

PL47ET

Savery Terrace

PL36NP

Douglass Road

PL47NE

Salcombe Road

PL36LJ

Channel Park Avenue

PL36HQ

Pike Road

PL47LG

West Hill Road

PL36AP

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/12/2025.