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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 86 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
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

Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Efford and Lipson area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £415,000.

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
Semi-Detached45£210,000
Detached6£331,750
Flats13£112,500
Terraced100£195,000

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

PL36LN

Channel Park Avenue

PL36HN

Wandle Place

PL36PG

Appleton Tor Close

PL36HY

Blandford Road

PL36EF

Plymouth Road

PL36LY

Larkhall Rise

PL36JX

Blandford Road

PL36DF

Fox Field Close

PL36HG

Pike Road

PL47JA

Bernice Terrace

PL36AW

Huntley Place

PL36RE

Yeo Close

PL36HB

Medway Place

PL47LS

Southern Terrace

PL36AR

Jubilee Place

PL36BW

Old Laira Road

PL36RZ

Taw Close

PL36JF

Blandford Road

PL36NP

Douglass Road

PL36DW

Kiel Place

PL36HE

Thames Gardens

PL36AD

Old Laira Road

PL36SG

Wye Gardens

PL36PL

Crabtree Close

PL47HT

Laira Park Place

PL36EP

Kiel Place Lane

PL36LZ

Hanover Close

PL36EG

Colne Gardens

PL36LS

Efford Lane

PL47PB

Coleridge Road

PL36DB

Norfolk Close

PL36LU

Elwick Gardens

PL36HX

Blandford Road

PL36DA

Beverley Road

PL36BX

Tollox Place

PL36AJ

Laira Avenue

PL36RW

Plymouth Road

PL36JD

Blandford Road

PL36AT

Brandon Road

PL47LJ

Prince Maurice Road

PL36HQ

Pike Road

PL36PH

Teign Road

PL47PH

Queens Gate Mews

PL36BY

Hanover Road

PL36AL

Plymview Close

PL47JU

Alexandra Road

PL36AF

Old Laira Road

PL36DJ

Dunclair Park

PL47JQ

Efford and Lipson

PL36DR

Fairview Avenue

PL36LJ

Channel Park Avenue

PL47EX

Kinross Avenue

PL47HD

Mostyn Avenue

PL47LB

Furzehill Road

PL36RJ

Dove Gardens

PL36SF

Ribble Gardens

PL49JN

Embankment Road

PL36BN

Old Laira Road

PL36HD

Thames Gardens

PL47EG

Alexandra Road

PL36RU

Axe Close

PL47HW

Bernice Terrace

PL36AE

Old Laira Road

PL36JN

Creedy Road

PL47PD

Coleridge Road

PL36BT

Brockley Road

PL36DT

Darwin Crescent

PL36PF

Trevose Way

PL47EP

Lipson Road

PL47ET

Savery Terrace

PL36JW

Derwent Avenue

PL36BH

Castle Rise

PL36EW

Riversleigh

PL36NN

Kennet Close

PL36ES

Witham Gardens

PL36SX

Oregon Way

PL47LT

Southern Terrace

PL47NF

Salcombe Road

PL36AU

Laira Gardens

PL47HU

Chudleigh Road

PL36BS

Norfolk Road

PL47EY

Kelvin Avenue

PL36SH

Forth Gardens

PL36JP

Erme Gardens

PL36RX

Bourne Close

PL47HZ

Bernice Terrace

PL36EL

Crabtree Close

PL47NZ

Coleridge Road

PL36AX

Efford and Lipson

PL47PN

Queens Gate Villas

PL36PA

Winstanley Walk

PL47FE

Efford and Lipson

PL36TD

Mullet Road

PL36DE

Dunclair Park

PL36JL

Severn Place

PL36RL

Plymouth Road

PL36LT

Efford Lane

PL47HY

Efford and Lipson

PL36NU

Smeaton Square

PL36SN

Mersey Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.