Postcode PL4 7JU 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 126.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lipson is £51,921 per year. The nearest station is Plymouth located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, 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 126.3 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 199 ft away from PL4 7JU.
Lipson near PL4 7JU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 156 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Efford and Lipson area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £397,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £311,750 |
| Flats | 9 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 100 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Efford and Lipson
In the PL4 7JU postcode area, located within Lipson, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL4 7JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 125-129 Alexandra Road, Plymouth Devon, PL4 7EG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Greenbank Road, Plymouth, PL4 7BP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Pickle Deli & Market | Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JG | Walking directions to Pickle Deli & Market |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.