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PL3 6SW

Mersey Close

Efford and Lipson

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Detailed insights for PL3 6SW

Overview

Postcode PL3 6SW is located in an urban city, within the Efford and Lipson ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Deer Park & Leigham area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Deer Park & Leigham is £45,187 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth, about 2 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
39.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Deer Park & Leigham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,259 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Deer Park & Leigham has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.2%

Approximately 39.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Deer Park & Leigham is £45,187 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from PL3 6SW.

Flood risk

No risk

Deer Park & Leigham near PL3 6SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Plymouth located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL3 6SW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miEfford Valley Wildlife parkMediumWalking directions to Efford Valley Wildlife park

Area Profile

Population
246
Population density
3,549.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.15(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.34(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.58(+17%)
Other theft
5.51(-2%)
Public order
2.76(-58%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
94.72%
Other
7
2.85%
Indian
2
0.81%
Bangladeshi
1
0.41%
Chinese
1
0.41%
Total population: 246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
35.58%
Level 3 (A level)
38
18.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
31
14.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.58%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
31
23.85%
Social rents from council
26
20%
Owns outright
25
19.23%
Other social rented
25
19.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
16.15%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Efford and Lipson

Median price£196,500
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)166
Typical range (middle 50%)£174K – £230K

Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £196,500 (about £222 per square foot) in Efford and Lipson area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Efford and Lipson over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£340,500£286
Semi-Detached49£225,000£259
Terraced99£190,000£209
Flats14£111,250£201

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Efford and Lipson

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Efford and Lipson.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219,750£79,000£147,500£131,250
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£207,000£195,000
2026£108,750£230,000£183,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Efford and Lipson.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Efford and Lipson.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£136£161£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£254£207
2026£208£258£235
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Efford and Lipson.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Efford and Lipson in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL3 6SW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL3 6SW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 202516, Mersey Close, Plymouth, PL3 6SNTerracedFreehold£200,000
10 Mar 202519, Mersey Close, Plymouth, PL3 6SNTerracedFreehold£130,000
12 Mar 202639, Deer Park Drive, Plymouth, PL3 6SPTerracedFreehold£172,000
05 Jun 202538, Deer Park Drive, Plymouth, PL3 6SPTerracedFreehold£230,000
14 Feb 20253, Hamble Close, Plymouth, PL3 6SDTerracedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the PL3 6SW postcode area, located within Deer Park & Leigham, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL3 6SW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAustin Farm AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHigh View SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimaryLaira Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL3 6SW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL3 6SW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miDeer Park StoresDove Gardens, Plymouth, PL3 6RJWalking directions to Deer Park Stores
0.3 miCo-op Food15 Frogmore Avenue, Plymouth, PL6 5XHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miCo-operative FoodEfford Pathway, Plymouth, PL3 6HRWalking directions to Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,550
Band B£1,809
Band C£2,067
Band D£2,325
Band E£2,842
Band F£3,359
Band G£3,876
Band H£4,651

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PL3 6SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Sharpe

Efford and Lipson - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Luke Pollard

Plymouth Sutton and Devonport - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictPlymouthE06000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyPlymouth Sutton and DevonportE14001427
WardEfford and LipsonE05002082
ParishPlymouth, unparished areaE43000021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Deer Park & LeighamE02003131
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 010AE01015063
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL3 6SW

Is PL3 6SW (Deer Park & Leigham) safe?

The area around PL3 6SW records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PL3 6SW?

The median sale price around PL3 6SW in Deer Park & Leigham is £196,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 166 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL3 6SW?

There are 9 schools close to PL3 6SW, including Austin Farm Academy (Good), High View School (Outstanding) and Laira Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PL3 6SW?

PL3 6SW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,259 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL3 6SW (Deer Park & Leigham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport covering PL3 6SW 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.