Postcode PL3 6LA is located in an urban city, within the Efford and Lipson ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Higher Compton & Eggbuckland area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Higher Compton & Eggbuckland is £43,000 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth located about 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Trefusis Park.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,145 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 56.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Higher Compton & Eggbuckland is £43,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL3 6LA.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland near PL3 6LA 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Trefusis Park | Large | Walking directions to Trefusis Park |
| 0.4 mi | Efford Valley Wildlife park | Medium | Walking directions to Efford Valley Wildlife park |
Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Efford and Lipson area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £355,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £296,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 101 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Efford and Lipson
In the PL3 6LA postcode area, located within Higher Compton & Eggbuckland, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL3 6LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Eggbuckland Road, Plymouth, PL3 6QA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Eggbuckland Road, Plymouth, PL3 5JU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.