Postcode PL3 6BR 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 1.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Efford Valley Wildlife park.
Efford, Laira & Crabtree has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,457 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Efford, Laira & Crabtree has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.2% 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.
The average income per household in Efford, Laira & Crabtree is £43,482 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 325 ft away from PL3 6BR.
Efford, Laira & Crabtree near PL3 6BR 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Efford Valley Wildlife park | Medium | Walking directions to Efford Valley Wildlife 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 6BR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2026 | 31, Federation Road, Plymouth, PL3 6BR | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 3, Federation Road, Plymouth, PL3 6BR | Terraced | Freehold | £188,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 56, Federation Road, Plymouth, PL3 6BR | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 36, Federation Road, Plymouth, PL3 6BR | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 22, Federation Road, Plymouth, PL3 6BR | Terraced | Freehold | £229,950 |
In the PL3 6BR postcode area, located within Efford, Laira & Crabtree, there are 4 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Laira Green Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | High View School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Lipson Vale Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PL3 6BR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-operative Food | Efford Pathway, Plymouth, PL3 6HR | Walking directions to Co-operative Food |
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 6BR, 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 6BR records about 142 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PL3 6BR 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 5 schools close to PL3 6BR, including Laira Green Primary School (Good), High View School (Outstanding) and Lipson Vale Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PL3 6BR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,457 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 6BR 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).