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PL3 6BN

Old Laira Road

Efford and Lipson

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Detailed insights for PL3 6BN

Overview

Postcode PL3 6BN is located in an urban city, within the Efford and Lipson ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Efford, Laira & Crabtree area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% 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 nearest station is Plymouth, about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Trefusis Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Efford, Laira & Crabtree has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,581 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Efford, Laira & Crabtree has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Efford, Laira & Crabtree is £43,482 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 156 ft away from PL3 6BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Efford, Laira & Crabtree near PL3 6BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Plymouth located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL3 6BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTrefusis ParkLargeWalking directions to Trefusis Park
0.4 miEfford Valley Wildlife parkMediumWalking directions to Efford Valley Wildlife park

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
11,578.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.06(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.55(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.93(-74%)
Other theft
3.93(-30%)
Vehicle crime
1.96(-32%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
263
92.28%
Other White
13
4.56%
Other Asian
5
1.75%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.7%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.35%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
32.03%
Level 3 (A level)
54
23.38%
No qualifications
30
12.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
38.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
28.78%
Owns outright
32
23.02%
Other forms of private rent
11
7.91%
Other social rented
2
1.44%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Efford and Lipson

Median price£196,500
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)166
Typical range (middle 50%)£174K – £230K

Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £196,500 (about £222 per square foot) in Efford and Lipson area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Efford and Lipson over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£340,500£286
Semi-Detached49£225,000£259
Terraced99£190,000£209
Flats14£111,250£201

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Efford and Lipson

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Efford and Lipson.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219,750£79,000£147,500£131,250
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£207,000£195,000
2026£108,750£230,000£183,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Efford and Lipson.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Efford and Lipson.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£136£161£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£254£207
2026£208£258£235
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Efford and Lipson.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Efford and Lipson in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL3 6BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL3 6BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 2025179, Old Laira Road, Plymouth, PL3 6BNTerracedFreehold£180,000
23 Jan 2026126, Old Laira Road, Plymouth, PL3 6ADTerracedFreehold£175,000
31 Oct 2025168, Old Laira Road, Plymouth, PL3 6ADTerracedFreehold£90,000
31 Jul 2025120, Old Laira Road, Plymouth, PL3 6ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
28 Mar 2025150, Old Laira Road, Plymouth, PL3 6ADTerracedFreehold£217,500

Schools

In the PL3 6BN postcode area, located within Efford, Laira & Crabtree, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL3 6BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryLipson Co-operative AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miPrimaryLaira Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHigh View SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL3 6BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL3 6BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miA.&P. StoresEdith Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 8TLWalking directions to A.&P. Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,550
Band B£1,809
Band C£2,067
Band D£2,325
Band E£2,842
Band F£3,359
Band G£3,876
Band H£4,651

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PL3 6BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Sharpe

Efford and Lipson - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Luke Pollard

Plymouth Sutton and Devonport - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictPlymouthE06000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyPlymouth Sutton and DevonportE14001427
WardEfford and LipsonE05002082
ParishPlymouth, unparished areaE43000021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Efford, Laira & CrabtreeE02003142
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 021DE01015059
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL3 6BN

Is PL3 6BN (Efford, Laira & Crabtree) safe?

The area around PL3 6BN records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PL3 6BN?

The median sale price around PL3 6BN in Efford, Laira & Crabtree is £196,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 166 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL3 6BN?

There are 8 schools close to PL3 6BN, including Lipson Co-operative Academy (Good), Laira Green Primary School (Good) and High View School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PL3 6BN?

PL3 6BN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,581 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL3 6BN (Efford, Laira & Crabtree) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport covering PL3 6BN 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.