Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

WESTERN DRIVE, PL3 6BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN DRIVE, PL3 6BQ.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences127
Criminal damage and arson28
Anti-social behaviour22
Other theft18
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils0.3 km
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Laira Green Primary School

Requires Improvement262 pupils0.4 km
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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils0.5 km
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High View School

Outstanding0.5 km
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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils1.2 km
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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils1.3 km
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Prince Rock Primary School

Outstanding395 pupils1.3 km
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Austin Farm Academy

Inadequate149 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Penguin0.7 km
  • GWRSA0.7 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km
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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
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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
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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