Area360 logo

Postcode insights

PL3 6FG

Torridge Way

Efford and Lipson

Interactive map showing PL3 6FG and surrounding area

Detailed insights for PL3 6FG

Overview

Postcode PL3 6FG 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 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 nearest station is Plymouth, about 1.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Trefusis Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
142
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
80.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Efford, Laira & Crabtree has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,491 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Efford, Laira & Crabtree has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

80.9%

Approximately 80.9% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL3 6FG.

Flood risk

No risk

Efford, Laira & Crabtree near PL3 6FG 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL3 6FG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miTrefusis ParkLargeWalking directions to Trefusis Park
0.2 miEfford Valley Wildlife parkMediumWalking directions to Efford Valley Wildlife park

Area Profile

Population
343
Population density
6,236.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
90.75(+172%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.54(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.98(+192%)
Public order
13.64(+109%)
Other theft
5.34(-5%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
319
93%
Other White
17
4.96%
African
4
1.17%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.58%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.29%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
105
37.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
15.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
11.74%
Level 3 (A level)
32
11.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
10.68%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
128
64.32%
Social rents from council
33
16.58%
Owns outright
15
7.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
7.54%
Owns with a mortgage
4
2.01%
Total households: 199

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 6FG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL3 6FG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 202517, Welland Gardens, Plymouth, PL3 6EXTerracedFreehold£230,000
16 May 202518, Witham Gardens, Plymouth, PL3 6ESTerracedFreehold£150,000
16 May 202514, Witham Gardens, Plymouth, PL3 6ESTerracedFreehold£171,000
28 Feb 202515, Witham Gardens, Plymouth, PL3 6ESTerracedFreehold£126,600
11 Mar 202689, Efford Lane, Plymouth, PL3 6LTSemi-DetachedFreehold£208,812

Schools

In the PL3 6FG postcode area, located within Efford, Laira & Crabtree, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL3 6FG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryHigh View SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryLaira Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryLipson Co-operative AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL3 6FG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miMorrison's LocalEggbuckland Road, Plymouth, PL3 6QAWalking directions to Morrison's Local

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 6FG, 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 021CE01015057
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced2013-08-01

Frequently asked questions about PL3 6FG

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

The area around PL3 6FG 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PL3 6FG?

The median sale price around PL3 6FG 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 6FG?

There are 7 schools close to PL3 6FG, including High View School (Outstanding), Laira Green Primary School (Good) and Lipson Co-operative Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PL3 6FG?

PL3 6FG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,491 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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