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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

PL47LR

Sidmouth Cottages

PL36EZ

Aire Gardens

PL36AH

Curlew Mews

PL36BD

Chesterfield Road

PL47LQ

West Hill Road

PL47NG

Jinkin Avenue

PL47JW

Greenbank Cottages

PL36HZ

Blandford Road

PL36BU

Riga Terrace

PL36LW

Holmes Avenue

PL47NY

Coleridge Gardens

PL36JE

Blandford Road

PL36PN

Unity Park

PL47LG

West Hill Road

PL36HJ

Pike Road

PL36AG

Old Laira Road

PL36DX

Darwin Crescent

PL36DZ

Castle Bank Gardens

PL36JJ

Severn Place

PL36NW

Unity Park

PL36EA

Castle Carey Gardens

PL47JZ

Furzehill Road

PL47HH

Sefton Close

PL47PA

Coleridge Road

PL36JH

Severn Place

PL36LX

Gill Park

PL47EZ

Lipstone Crescent

PL36SZ

California Gardens

PL36HL

Manifold Gardens

PL36DL

Manor Lane

PL47QH

Sefton Avenue

PL47HE

Lipson Vale

PL36LP

Holmes Avenue

PL36JY

Blandford Road

PL36SR

Deer Park Drive

PL36HF

Pike Road

PL36EE

Plymouth Road

PL47JS

Alexandra Road

PL36DU

Darwin Crescent

PL36AP

Huntley Villas

PL36AS

Moor View

PL36DP

Fairview Avenue

PL36HA

Stott Close

PL36SD

Hamble Close

PL47LY

Longfield Place

PL47LA

Furzehill Road

PL36SE

Tay Gardens

PL36DY

Castle Acre Gardens

PL47LU

Kensington Road

PL36JR

Arun Close

PL47HB

Sefton Avenue

PL47HP

Laira Park Road

PL47JX

Marina Terrace

PL36RA

Yeo Close

PL47EL

Ashford Hill

PL36HT

Blandford Road

PL36LD

Higher Efford Road

PL36SA

Tees Close

PL47LN

Crozier Road

PL36BP

Bramley Road

PL36EY

Willow Close

PL47HF

Lipson Vale

PL47PW

Queens Gate

PL47LP

Maida Vale Terrace

Data Sources

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