Postcode PL3 6HE 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 2.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Efford Valley Wildlife park.
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 35.5% 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 road, approximately 305 ft away from PL3 6HE.
Efford, Laira & Crabtree near PL3 6HE 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Efford Valley Wildlife park | Medium | Walking directions to Efford Valley Wildlife park |
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 6HE postcode area, located within Efford, Laira & Crabtree, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL3 6HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-operative Food | Efford Pathway, Plymouth, PL3 6HR | Walking directions to Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Plymouth Road, Plymouth, PL3 6EE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Deer Park Stores | Dove Gardens, Plymouth, PL3 6RJ | Walking directions to Deer Park Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Plymouth Road, Plymouth, PL3 6RL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 6HE, 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.