Postcode PL3 6NQ is located in an urban city, within the Efford and Lipson area 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 94.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Higher Compton & Eggbuckland is £50,865 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 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Efford Valley Wildlife park.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,814 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.7% 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 per household in Higher Compton & Eggbuckland is £50,865 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL3 6NQ.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland near PL3 6NQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 6NQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 9, Unity Park, Plymouth, PL3 6NW | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2026 | 136, Unity Park, Plymouth, PL3 6PN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2026 | 136, Unity Park, Plymouth, PL3 6PN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 140, Unity Park, Plymouth, PL3 6PN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 94, Unity Park, Plymouth, PL3 6PN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the PL3 6NQ postcode area, located within Higher Compton & Eggbuckland, there are 7 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | High View School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Austin Farm Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jul 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Laira Green Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Nov 2023. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PL3 6NQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 147-149 Eggbuckland Road, Plymouth, PL3 6QA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 15 Frogmore Avenue, Plymouth, PL6 5XH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Eggbuckland Road, Plymouth, PL3 5JU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Deer Park Stores | 86 Deer Park Drive, Plymouth, PL3 6SR | Walking directions to Deer Park Stores |
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 6NQ, 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 6NQ records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around PL3 6NQ 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 9 schools close to PL3 6NQ, including High View School (Outstanding), Austin Farm Academy (Good) and Laira Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PL3 6NQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,814 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 6NQ 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).