Postcode PL3 6EQ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Efford, Laira & Crabtree is £43,482 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth located about 2.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Efford, Laira & Crabtree has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,640 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Efford, Laira & Crabtree has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.0% 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 road, approximately 16 ft away from PL3 6EQ.
Efford, Laira & Crabtree near PL3 6EQ 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £210,000 |
| Detached | 6 | £331,750 |
| Flats | 13 | £112,500 |
| Terraced | 100 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in Efford and Lipson
In the PL3 6EQ postcode area, located within Efford, Laira & Crabtree, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL3 6EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Plymouth Road, Plymouth, PL3 6RL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Plymouth Road, Plymouth, PL3 6EE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Co-operative Food | Efford Pathway, Plymouth, PL3 6HR | Walking directions to Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | The Food Warehouse | Plymouth Road, Plymouth, PL6 8ET | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL3 6EQ, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.