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.
OLD LAIRA ROAD, PL3 6AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD LAIRA ROAD, PL3 6AE.
284
38
£ 36,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Laira Green Primary School
Lipson Co-operative Academy
High View School
Lipson Vale Primary School
Prince Rock Primary School
Austin Farm Academy
Salisbury Road Primary School
Compton CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Torridge Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Mount Gould Superstore0.7 km
- Spar0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Live Well Community Cafe0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PL36AE · Data under Open Government Licence