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PL4 7LD

Wiltshire Close

Efford and Lipson

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Overview

Postcode PL4 7LD 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 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Freedom Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Lipson has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5%

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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Lipson is £51,921 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 245 ft away from PL4 7LD.

Flood risk

No risk

Lipson near PL4 7LD 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PL4 7LD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Plymouth

N/A

Walking directions to Plymouth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL4 7LD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFreedom FieldsMediumWalking directions to Freedom Fields
0.5 miThorn ParkSmallWalking directions to Thorn Park
0.4 miHoundiscombe ParkSmallWalking directions to Houndiscombe Park

Area Profile

Population
445
Population density
11,177.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.66(+61%)
Shoplifting
26.83(+306%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.27(+76%)
Other theft
17.33(+208%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.62(+64%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
61.66%
Other White
38
8.52%
African
34
7.62%
Other Asian
28
6.28%
Indian
27
6.05%
Total population: 446

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
181
42.49%
Level 4+ (Degree)
161
37.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
8.92%
No qualifications
15
3.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
3.29%
Total 16+ residents: 426

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
95
68.35%
Other forms of private rent
17
12.23%
Owns with a mortgage
11
7.91%
Owns outright
9
6.47%
Other social rented
7
5.04%
Total households: 139

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL4 7LD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL4 7LD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202565, Furzehill Road, Plymouth, PL4 7LBTerracedFreehold£220,000
05 Sept 202550, Furzehill Road, Plymouth, PL4 7LBTerracedFreehold£240,000
22 Aug 202561, Furzehill Road, Plymouth, PL4 7LBTerracedFreehold£230,000
14 Aug 202567, Furzehill Road, Plymouth, PL4 7LBTerracedFreehold£215,000
25 Jun 202570, Furzehill Road, Plymouth, PL4 7LBTerracedFreehold£257,000

Schools

In the PL4 7LD postcode area, located within Lipson, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL4 7LD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryPlymouth High School for GirlsAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miNot applicablePlymouth CollegeOther independent school

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryLipson Vale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL4 7LD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL4 7LD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiGreenbank Road, Plymouth, PL4 7BPWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miSainsbury's Local9-11 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miMutley Bazaar29 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JGWalking directions to Mutley Bazaar
0.2 miMD MartMutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JGWalking directions to MD Mart
0.2 miBucharest41 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, PL4 6JQWalking directions to Bucharest

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 PL4 7LD, 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)LipsonE02003146
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 025BE01015062
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about PL4 7LD

Is PL4 7LD (Lipson) safe?

The area around PL4 7LD 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.

What is the average house price near PL4 7LD?

The median sale price around PL4 7LD in Lipson is £196,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 166 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL4 7LD?

There are 18 schools close to PL4 7LD, including Plymouth High School for Girls, Plymouth College and Lipson Vale Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PL4 7LD?

The closest station to PL4 7LD is Plymouth, about 1,074 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL4 7LD?

PL4 7LD 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).

Who represents PL4 7LD (Lipson) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport covering PL4 7LD 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.