Postcode PL3 6BB is located in an urban city, within the Efford and Lipson area of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Efford, Laira & Crabtree area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Efford, Laira & Crabtree is £43,482 per year. The median sale price in Efford and Lipson is £199,000 (around £224 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,000 and £230,000. The nearest station is Plymouth, about 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Trefusis Park.
Efford, Laira & Crabtree has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,680 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Efford, Laira & Crabtree has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Efford, Laira & Crabtree is £43,482 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 313 ft away from PL3 6BB.
Efford, Laira & Crabtree near PL3 6BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Plymouth located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Trefusis Park | Large | Walking directions to Trefusis Park |
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £199,000 (about £224 per square foot) in Efford and Lipson area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £17,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £340,500 | £340 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £216,500 | £255 |
| Terraced | 80 | £193,750 | £209 |
| Flats | 14 | £118,500 | £203 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £219,750 | £79,000 | £145,250 | £133,500 |
| 2017 | £260,000 | £94,500 | £145,000 | £142,500 |
| 2018 | £195,000 | £83,250 | £154,000 | £150,000 |
| 2019 | £255,000 | £97,250 | £161,000 | £147,250 |
| 2020 | £250,000 | £87,500 | £175,000 | £147,750 |
| 2021 | £337,500 | £100,000 | £175,000 | £170,000 |
| 2022 | £218,500 | £110,000 | £200,000 | £188,000 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £110,000 | £202,000 | £182,500 |
| 2024 | £305,000 | £108,500 | £210,000 | £190,000 |
| 2025 | £315,000 | £107,500 | £205,000 | £197,500 |
| 2026 | — | £117,000 | £225,000 | £196,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £179 | £136 | £159 | £152 |
| 2017 | £225 | £146 | £169 | £159 |
| 2018 | £199 | £159 | £166 | £161 |
| 2019 | £157 | £180 | £165 | £166 |
| 2020 | £264 | £152 | £183 | £168 |
| 2021 | £339 | £160 | £201 | £187 |
| 2022 | £217 | £222 | £233 | £212 |
| 2023 | £270 | £221 | £238 | £198 |
| 2024 | £296 | £193 | £243 | £206 |
| 2025 | £286 | £175 | £246 | £208 |
| 2026 | — | £199 | £250 | £213 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL3 6BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 75, Chesterfield Road, Plymouth, PL3 6BD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 49, Chesterfield Road, Plymouth, PL3 6BD | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 25, Old Laira Road, Plymouth, PL3 6BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2026 | 4, Efford Lane, Plymouth, PL3 6BE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 11 May 2026 | 2, Efford Lane, Plymouth, PL3 6BE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £174,000 |
In the PL3 6BB postcode area, located within Efford, Laira & Crabtree, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Lipson Co-operative Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Lipson Vale Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Laira Green Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Nov 2023. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PL3 6BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 137 Alexandra Road, Plymouth Devon, PL4 7EG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | A.&P. Stores | Edith Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 8TL | Walking directions to A.&P. Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Mount Gould Road, Plymouth, PL4 7PU | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL3 6BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Sharpe
Efford and Lipson - Elected 7 May 2026
Luke Pollard
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL3 6BB records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around PL3 6BB in Efford and Lipson is £199,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to PL3 6BB, including Lipson Co-operative Academy (Good), Lipson Vale Primary School (Good) and Laira Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PL3 6BB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,680 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport covering PL3 6BB is Luke Pollard (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Sharpe (Reform UK).