Postcode PL3 6PN 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 1.6 miles away. There are 7 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 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 of residents in Higher Compton & Eggbuckland is £43,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL3 6PN.
Higher Compton & Eggbuckland near PL3 6PN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £201,500 in Efford and Lipson area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £355,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £308,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £206,000 |
| Terraced | 101 | £200,000 |
10 years price trend in Efford and Lipson
In the PL3 6PN postcode area, located within Higher Compton & Eggbuckland, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | High View School | Academy converter | Outstanding | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Laira Green Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Austin Farm Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.