Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

OLD LAIRA ROAD, PL3 6AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD LAIRA ROAD, PL3 6AE.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL3 6AE's 66% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 5.7% year-on-year.

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

PL3 6AE is a safe, established residential area on Old Laira Road, 0.4km from Laira in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Efford and Lipson ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 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, down 5.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL3 6AE are sourced from Output Area E00076071 (shared with 7 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 6AE. The average age is 37.7. 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 Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 166,000

7 sales · Mean £ 151,642

Semi-Detached

£ 144,250

4 sales · Mean £ 153,875

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL3 6AE has low crime rates — 41 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 offences115
Criminal damage and arson31
Anti-social behaviour27
Public order17
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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Laira Green Primary School

Requires Improvement262 pupils0.1 km
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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils0.2 km
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High View School

Outstanding0.5 km
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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils0.7 km
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Prince Rock Primary School

Outstanding395 pupils1.4 km
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Austin Farm Academy

Inadequate149 pupils1.4 km
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Salisbury Road Primary School

Requires Improvement405 pupils1.4 km
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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Top China1.0 km
  • Mariners Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Torridge Pizza and Grill0.6 km
  • Atlantic Fryers & Pizza Ltd0.9 km
  • Samni1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Torridge Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Mount Gould Superstore0.7 km
  • Spar0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Live Well Community Cafe0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • GWRSA0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth2.5 km
  • Devonport4.5 km
  • Dockyard4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Riga Terrace0.0 km
  • Brandon Road0.0 km
  • Laira Shops0.1 km
  • Laira Shops0.1 km
  • Wycliffe Road0.3 km