Postcode PL4 7DU is located in an urban city, within the Efford and Lipson ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Lipson area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.5 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 Lipson is £51,921 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Trefusis Park.
Lipson has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,922 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Lipson has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lipson is £51,921 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 64 ft away from PL4 7DU.
Lipson near PL4 7DU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Plymouth | N/A | Walking directions to Plymouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Trefusis Park | Large | Walking directions to Trefusis Park |
| 0.3 mi | Freedom Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Freedom Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Thorn Park | Small | Walking directions to Thorn Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £340,500 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £225,000 | £259 |
| Terraced | 99 | £190,000 | £209 |
| Flats | 14 | £111,250 | £201 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL4 7DU.
In the PL4 7DU postcode area, located within Lipson, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL4 7DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 137 Alexandra Road, Plymouth Devon, PL4 7EG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Greenbank Road, Plymouth, PL4 7BP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 45 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JQ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 9-11 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Mutley Bazaar | 29 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JG | Walking directions to Mutley Bazaar |
Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL4 7DU, 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 PL4 7DU 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around PL4 7DU in Lipson is £196,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 166 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to PL4 7DU, including Lipson Vale Primary School (Good), Plymouth College and Plymouth High School for Girls. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PL4 7DU is Plymouth, about 1,281 m away.
PL4 7DU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,922 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 PL4 7DU 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).
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.