PL3 6NF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Efford Road, 0.6km from Efford in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Efford and Lipson ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL3 6NF is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PL3 6NF are sourced from Output Area E00076055 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EFFORD ROAD, PL3 6NF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EFFORD ROAD, PL3 6NF.
598
35
£ 43,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL3 6NF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 45% social renting, PL3 6NF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 6NF. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL3 6NF has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
High View School
Austin Farm Academy
Compton CofE Primary School
Laira Green Primary School
Eggbuckland Community College
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Lipson Vale Primary School
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Shimla1.0 km
- Feedwell Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Mariners Fish and Chips0.4 km
- Torridge Pizza and Grill0.4 km
- Wongs0.5 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Spar1.0 km
- Deer Park Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.3 km
- Tesco Express Filling Station0.4 km
- Torridge Stores Ltd0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bluebird0.4 km
- the rising sun public house0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Greenacres Tea Room0.9 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- The Co-operative Food0.4 km
- The Co-operative Food0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth2.5 km
- Devonport4.3 km
- Dockyard4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Trent Close0.0 km
- Dartmeet Avenue0.1 km
- Dartmeet Avenue0.1 km
- Therlow Road0.1 km
- Therlow Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL36NF · Data under Open Government Licence