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Efford and Lipson

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About

Efford and Lipson is a residential ward in Plymouth, located northeast of the city center. The area is primarily made up of housing, with a mix of terraced homes, semidetached properties, and some modern developments. Efford is known for its proximity to Central Park, one of Plymouth’s largest green spaces, offering walking paths and sports facilities. Lipson Vale Cemetery and Efford Marsh Nature Reserve provide additional green areas for recreation and wildlife.

The ward has local amenities including shops, schools, and community centers, catering to everyday needs. Public transport links connect Efford and Lipson to Plymouth city center and other parts of the city. The area has a suburban feel, with quieter streets compared to busier central districts. Historically, Efford was a separate village before being absorbed into Plymouth’s expansion. Today, it remains a practical and accessible residential area for families and commuters.

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 £38,012 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).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
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 162 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
Flats10£105,000
Semi-Detached43£210,000
Terraced101£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

PL36RL

Plymouth Road

PL36AY

Curlew Mews

PL36HR

Efford Pathway

PL36HT

Blandford Road

PL36JF

Blandford Road

PL36LW

Holmes Avenue

PL47LB

Crozier Road

PL36AQ

Efford, Laira & Crabtree

PL36DJ

Dunclair Park

PL36LQ

Channel Park Avenue

PL36RY

Military Road

PL36SD

Hamble Close

PL36SY

Nevada Close

PL47EP

Lipson Road

PL47LN

Crozier Road

PL36AG

Efford, Laira & Crabtree

PL36BR

Bramley Road

PL36HH

Pike Road

PL36LX

Gill Park

PL36NQ

Efford Pathway

PL47EH

Lipson

PL47HG

Lipson

PL47PW

Queen's Gate

PL36DL

Manor Lane

PL36EE

Plymouth Road

PL36EH

Military Road

PL36HL

Manifold Gardens

PL36RB

Yeo Close

PL36SA

Tees Close

PL36HY

Blandford Road

PL36SH

Forth Gardens

PL36ST

Avon Close

PL36SU

Michigan Way

PL47EF

Alexandra Road

PL36BE

Efford Lane

PL36HG

Pike Road

PL36JW

Derwent Avenue

PL36SE

Tay Gardens

PL36SN

Mersey Close

PL47HY

Efford, Laira & Crabtree

PL47LQ

West Hill Road

PL36EY

Willow Close

PL36LE

Higher Efford Road

PL36LH

Channel Park Avenue

PL36LR

Efford Lane

PL47HB

Sefton Avenue

PL47HE

Lipson

PL47HP

Laira Park Road

PL47LR

Sidmouth Cottages

PL47PA

Coleridge Road

PL36BP

Bramley Road

PL36JL

Derwent Avenue

PL36JP

Erme Gardens

PL47PG

Bernice Terrace

PL47PP

Queen's Gate

PL36AT

Brandon Road

PL36EG

Colne Gardens

PL36EQ

Military Road

PL36HU

Blandford Road

PL36LN

Channel Park Avenue

PL36SR

Deer Park Drive

PL36TD

Finch Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.