Postcode PL4 7HL is located in an urban city, within the Efford and Lipson ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Efford, Laira & Crabtree area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Efford, Laira & Crabtree is £43,482 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth located about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Tothill Park.
Efford, Laira & Crabtree has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,891 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Efford, Laira & Crabtree has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 197 ft away from PL4 7HL.
Efford, Laira & Crabtree near PL4 7HL 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tothill Park | Large | Walking directions to Tothill Park |
| 0.3 mi | Trefusis Park | Large | Walking directions to Trefusis Park |
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Efford and Lipson area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £415,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £210,000 |
| Detached | 6 | £331,750 |
| Flats | 13 | £112,500 |
| Terraced | 100 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in Efford and Lipson
In the PL4 7HL postcode area, located within Efford, Laira & Crabtree, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL4 7HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | A.&P. Stores | Edith Avenue, Plymouth, PL4 8TL | Walking directions to A.&P. Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Mount Gould Road, Plymouth, PL4 8TE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Beaumont Road, Plymouth, PL4 8TZ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 137 Alexandra Road, Plymouth Devon, PL4 7EG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Salisbury Road, Plymouth, PL4 8SY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 7HL, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.