PL3 6BQ is a safe, established residential area on Western Drive, 0.3km from Lipson Vale in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Efford and Lipson ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
For families considering a move, PL3 6BQ represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £184k, down 3.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL3 6BQ are sourced from Output Area E00076068 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTERN DRIVE, PL3 6BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN DRIVE, PL3 6BQ.
351
36
£ 36,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL3 6BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
PL3 6BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 3.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 6BQ. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
16 sales · Mean £ 162,312
Terraced
£ 163,000
5 sales · Mean £ 159,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL3 6BQ has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Laira Green Primary School
Lipson Vale Primary School
High View School
Salisbury Road Primary School
Compton CofE Primary School
Prince Rock Primary School
Austin Farm Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Penguin0.7 km
- GWRSA0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Top China0.6 km
- Atlantic Fryers & Pizza Ltd0.8 km
- Samni0.9 km
- Wok n Roll0.9 km
- Mariners Fish and Chips0.6 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Mount Gould Superstore0.6 km
- Premier Mount Gould Stores0.8 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.9 km
- Torridge Stores Ltd0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cobblers and Coffee1.0 km
- Live Well Community Cafe0.6 km
- Wayside Cafe at Salisbury Road Baptist Church1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth2.2 km
- Devonport4.1 km
- Dockyard4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Western Drive0.1 km
- Wycliffe Road0.1 km
- Western Drive0.1 km
- Wycliffe Road0.1 km
- Efford Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL36BQ · Data under Open Government Licence