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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 average crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 21.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.33(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.35(+3%)
Shoplifting
12.61(+91%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.21(+57%)
Other theft
8.45(+50%)
South West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,880
24.91%
Level 3 (A level)
2,583
22.34%
No qualifications
2,231
19.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,631
14.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,195
10.33%
Total 16+ residents: 11,563

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

Median price£196,500
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)166
Typical range (middle 50%)£174K – £230K

Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £196,500 (about £222 per square foot) in Efford and Lipson area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Efford and Lipson over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£340,500£286
Semi-Detached49£225,000£259
Terraced99£190,000£209
Flats14£111,250£201

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Efford and Lipson

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Efford and Lipson.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219,750£79,000£147,500£131,250
2017£260,000£94,500£145,000£142,500
2018£195,000£83,250£154,000£150,000
2019£255,000£97,250£161,000£147,250
2020£250,000£87,500£175,000£147,750
2021£337,500£100,000£175,000£170,000
2022£218,500£110,000£200,000£188,000
2023£300,000£110,000£202,000£182,500
2024£305,000£108,500£210,000£190,000
2025£315,000£107,500£207,000£195,000
2026£108,750£230,000£183,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Efford and Lipson.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Efford and Lipson.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£136£161£152
2017£225£146£169£159
2018£199£159£166£161
2019£157£180£165£166
2020£264£152£183£168
2021£339£160£201£187
2022£217£222£233£212
2023£270£221£238£198
2024£296£193£243£206
2025£286£175£254£207
2026£208£258£235
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Efford and Lipson.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Efford and Lipson

Is Efford and Lipson safe?

Efford and Lipson records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Efford and Lipson?

The median sale price in Efford and Lipson is £196,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 166 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Efford and Lipson?

Efford and Lipson has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Efford and Lipson?

Efford and Lipson scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Efford and Lipson sits around rank 7,274 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Efford and Lipson?

The average household income in Efford and Lipson is around £46,609 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Efford and Lipson?

Efford and Lipson is represented by 1 elected councillor: Chris Sharpe (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Efford and Lipson

PL47EH

Alexandra Road

PL36HW

Highfield Close

PL36JT

Blandford Road

PL36EJ

Military Road

PL36RD

Yeo Close

PL36NQ

Efford Road

PL36BJ

Old Laira Road

PL36SB

Exe Gardens

PL36BR

Federation Road

PL47BS

Longfield Place

PL36SY

Nevada Close

PL36JB

Blandford Road

PL47LD

Wiltshire Close

PL47LL

Prince Maurice Road

PL36DH

Old Laira Road

PL36RY

Stour Close

PL47EU

Lipson Road

PL47LW

Maida Vale Terrace

PL36BL

Old Laira Road

PL36DD

Norfolk Road

PL47NQ

Lipson Road

PL36HR

Efford Pathway

PL36DG

Old Laira Road

PL36AY

Finch Close

PL36JZ

Blandford Road

PL36LR

Efford Lane

PL36JG

Torridge Way

PL36BB

Trefusis Gardens

PL36LB

Higher Efford Road

PL36SQ

Dart Close

PL36ND

Blandford Road

PL36DN

Manor Lane

PL36LA

Higher Efford Road

PL36EH

Military Road

PL36NF

Efford Road

PL36AB

Old Laira Road

PL36BZ

Wycliffe Road

PL47HN

Bernice Terrace

PL36BG

Efford Lane

PL36PE

Gurnard Walk

PL36LG

Ward Place

PL47HL

Bernice Close

PL47LX

Kensington Place

PL47ER

Arlington Road

PL47LE

West Hill Road

PL47EQ

Alexandra Road

PL36ST

Deer Park Drive

PL47LH

Prince Maurice Road

PL47HA

Clinton Avenue

PL36BE

Efford Lane

PL36FG

Torridge Way

PL36LQ

Channel Park Avenue

PL47PL

Queens Road

PL36LF

Kirton Place

PL36HH

Pike Road

PL47NX

Lipson Road

PL47HQ

Edgar Terrace

PL36BQ

Western Drive

PL36LH

Channel Park Avenue

PL36ER

Yeo Close

PL47PG

Bernice Terrace

PL36PD

Eddystone Close

PL47DU

Efford and Lipson

PL47BP

Efford and Lipson

PL36LE

Higher Efford Road

PL47HS

Laira Park Crescent

PL47LF

West Hill Road

PL36EQ

Military Road

PL47PJ

Queens Road

PL47JY

Furzehill Road

PL47NE

Salcombe Road

PL36NX

Rudyerd Walk

PL36GZ

Torridge Way

PL36SU

Wyoming Close

PL36RB

Yeo Close

PL36HS

Blandford Road

PL36JQ

Torridge Way

PL36DQ

Old Laira Road

PL47EE

Alexandra Road

PL47ES

Lipson Road

PL36SS

Deer Park Drive

PL36TA

Mullet Avenue

PL47EF

Alexandra Road

PL36SW

Mersey Close

PL47HR

Laira Park Road

PL47HG

Percy Terrace

PL36EX

Welland Gardens

PL36SJ

Avon Close

PL36HU

Blandford Road

PL47JT

Alexandra Road

PL47PP

Queens Gate

PL36AQ

Old Laira Road

PL36TB

Mullet Close

PL36EN

Crabtree Villas

PL36DS

Fairview Way

PL36SL

Humber Close

PL36LL

Channel Park Avenue

PL36NR

Dartmeet Avenue

PL36AA

Old Laira Road

PL36SP

Deer Park Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.