Postcode PL3 6RY is located in an urban city, within the Efford and Lipson area 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 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Efford, Laira & Crabtree is £43,482 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 2.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Efford Valley Wildlife park.
Efford, Laira & Crabtree has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,755 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Efford, Laira & Crabtree has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.6% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 304 ft away from PL3 6RY.
Efford, Laira & Crabtree near PL3 6RY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL3 6RY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2026 | 8, Taw Close, Plymouth, PL3 6RZ | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 4, Taw Close, Plymouth, PL3 6RZ | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 27, Bourne Close, Plymouth, PL3 6RX | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 24, Bourne Close, Plymouth, PL3 6RX | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 20 May 2025 | 8, Bourne Close, Plymouth, PL3 6RX | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 |
In the PL3 6RY postcode area, located within Efford, Laira & Crabtree, there are 5 primary and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Austin Farm Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jul 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | High View School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.7 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 6RY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Deer Park Stores | 86 Deer Park Drive, Plymouth, PL3 6SR | Walking directions to Deer Park Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Co-operative Food | Efford Pathway, Plymouth, PL3 6HR | Walking directions to Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Plymouth Road, Plymouth, PL3 6EE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | The Food Warehouse | Plymouth Road, Plymouth, PL6 8ET | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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 6RY, 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 6RY records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around PL3 6RY 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 5 schools close to PL3 6RY, including Austin Farm Academy (Good), High View School (Outstanding) and Laira Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PL3 6RY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,755 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 6RY 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).