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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 moderate crime levels, with around 88 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 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
88
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
46.91(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.85(+5%)
Shoplifting
14.09(+111%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.06(+70%)
Other theft
7.61(+35%)
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

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Efford and Lipson area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £397,500.

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£311,750
Flats9£105,000
Semi-Detached39£210,000
Terraced100£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

PL36NR

Dartmeet Avenue

PL47HF

Lipson Vale

PL47LE

West Hill Road

PL36AB

Old Laira Road

PL36EW

Riversleigh

PL36HE

Thames Gardens

PL36LB

Higher Efford Road

PL36SS

Deer Park Drive

PL47EU

Lipson Road

PL36LF

Kirton Place

PL36SB

Exe Gardens

PL36SW

Mersey Close

PL47LA

Furzehill Road

PL36EA

Castle Carey Gardens

PL36JD

Blandford Road

PL47EE

Alexandra Road

PL47HU

Chudleigh Road

PL36AD

Old Laira Road

PL36BU

Riga Terrace

PL36DU

Darwin Crescent

PL36JE

Blandford Road

PL36DZ

Castle Bank Gardens

PL36EF

Plymouth Road

PL36JN

Creedy Road

PL47LL

Prince Maurice Road

PL36BH

Castle Rise

PL36HD

Thames Gardens

PL36JT

Blandford Road

PL36JX

Blandford Road

PL36JZ

Blandford Road

PL36RZ

Taw Close

PL47FE

Efford and Lipson

PL36AE

Old Laira Road

PL36BG

Efford Lane

PL36RU

Axe Close

PL47LU

Kensington Road

PL36HZ

Blandford Road

PL47PJ

Queens Road

PL36JG

Torridge Way

PL36NF

Efford Road

PL47LX

Kensington Place

PL47NZ

Coleridge Road

PL36AF

Old Laira Road

PL36NU

Smeaton Square

PL47EQ

Alexandra Road

PL47ET

Savery Terrace

PL36NP

Douglass Road

PL47NE

Salcombe Road

PL36AH

Curlew Mews

PL36AP

Huntley Villas

PL36EP

Kiel Place Lane

PL36HQ

Pike Road

PL36LJ

Channel Park Avenue

PL36PD

Eddystone Close

PL47LG

West Hill Road

PL36AS

Moor View

PL47JU

Alexandra Road

PL36DT

Darwin Crescent

PL36HS

Blandford Road

PL36NX

Rudyerd Walk

PL36RA

Yeo Close

PL47JT

Alexandra Road

PL47JX

Marina Terrace

PL47NX

Lipson Road

PL36DS

Fairview Way

PL36HN

Wandle Place

PL36LD

Higher Efford Road

PL47HA

Clinton Avenue

PL36BN

Old Laira Road

PL36EN

Crabtree Villas

PL47HQ

Edgar Terrace

PL47JY

Furzehill Road

PL36DA

Beverley Road

PL36DG

Old Laira Road

PL36HX

Blandford Road

PL47LY

Longfield Place

PL47EG

Alexandra Road

PL47JZ

Furzehill Road

PL47LH

Prince Maurice Road

PL47PB

Coleridge Road

PL36JH

Severn Place

PL36LA

Higher Efford Road

PL36LU

Elwick Gardens

PL47PN

Queens Gate Villas

PL36EZ

Aire Gardens

PL36NN

Kennet Close

PL47JW

Greenbank Cottages

PL36DH

Old Laira Road

PL36JB

Blandford Road

PL36JY

Blandford Road

PL47BP

Efford and Lipson

PL47HH

Sefton Close

PL47JS

Alexandra Road

PL47LF

West Hill Road

PL36DP

Fairview Avenue

PL36DR

Fairview Avenue

PL36EL

Crabtree Close

PL36SF

Ribble Gardens

PL47EX

Kinross Avenue

PL47HS

Laira Park Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.