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About

Lipson is a residential area located in the northeast of Plymouth, known for its mix of housing styles and proximity to local amenities. The area features a combination of Victorian terraces, post-war homes, and modern developments, catering to a range of residents. Lipson Road serves as a central hub, with shops, cafes, and small businesses providing everyday conveniences.

The area is well-connected, with easy access to Plymouth city centre and nearby green spaces like Freedom Fields Park. Lipson Vale Cemetery adds a quiet, historical touch to the neighborhood. Schools and community facilities, such as Lipson Vale Primary School, make it a practical choice for families. The area’s straightforward layout and local services contribute to its appeal as a settled part of Plymouth.

Area overview

On average Lipson has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lipson is £39,100 per year. There are 2 schools in Lipson: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lipson Population
8,603
Population density
10,376.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,882
80.02%
Other White
621
7.22%
Other Asian
176
2.05%
African
139
1.62%
Other
111
1.29%
Total population: 8,600

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,468
41.78%
Owns with a mortgage
964
27.43%
Owns outright
728
20.72%
Other social rented
150
4.27%
Other forms of private rent
127
3.61%
Total households: 3,514

Property prices in Lipson

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £217,200 in Lipson area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £340,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for 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 Lipson over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats15£125,000
Semi-Detached8£290,500
Terraced90£220,000

10 years median price trend in Lipson

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lipson.

All postcodes in Lipson

PL48FB

Faringdon Road

PL48TL

Edith Avenue

PL47HQ

Edgar Terrace

PL47JY

Furzehill Road

PL47LY

Longfield Place

PL48SP

Durham Avenue

PL48SQ

Lipson Avenue

PL49DH

South View Terrace

PL47EG

Lipson

PL47JZ

Furzehill Road

PL47LH

Prince Maurice Road

PL47PB

Coleridge Road

PL47PN

Greenbank Terrace

PL48TF

Neath Road

PL47JW

Lipson

PL49EB

Beaumont Road

PL47BP

Lipson

PL47PD

Coleridge Road

PL47EX

Kinross Avenue

PL47JS

Lipson

PL47LF

West Hill Road

PL47PL

Queen's Road

PL47QU

Edna Terrace

PL48RG

Lipson Road

PL48SL

Craven Avenue

PL48ST

Rosebery Road

PL49EE

Beaumont Road

PL49EG

Beaumont Road

PL47LB

Crozier Road

PL47NT

Lincoln Avenue

PL48RX

Seymour Mews

PL47EP

Lipson Road

PL47LN

Crozier Road

PL47NA

Ladysmith Road

PL47NU

Lipson Road

PL47PT

Mount Gould Road

PL47QR

Lydia Way

PL47QX

Lipson

PL48RQ

Lipson Road

PL48TJ

Edith Avenue

PL47EH

Lipson

PL47HG

Lipson

PL47NL

Ladysmith Road

PL47PW

Queen's Gate

PL48TB

Salisbury Road

PL48RP

Pentyre Terrace

PL47EF

Alexandra Road

PL47PY

Mount Gould Road

PL48SG

Cecil Avenue

PL49AU

Maybank Road

PL47LQ

West Hill Road

PL48QT

Chaddlewood Avenue

PL47HE

Lipson

PL47LR

Sidmouth Cottages

PL47PA

Coleridge Road

PL47PX

Mount Gould Road

PL47QS

Emily Gardens

PL48SE

Watts' Road

PL49DL

Lanhydrock Road

PL47PE

Norton Avenue

PL47PP

Queen's Gate

PL48SA

St Hilary Terrace

PL48TQ

Neath Road

PL49ED

Beaumont Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.