PL3 6DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Norfolk Close, 0.3km from Efford in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Efford and Lipson ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £192k. 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 6DB are sourced from Output Area E00076062 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORFOLK CLOSE, PL3 6DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORFOLK CLOSE, PL3 6DB.
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38
£ 36,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL3 6DB 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL3 6DB's 59% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 6DB. The average age is 38.0. 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
£ 172,000
2 sales · Mean £ 172,000
Semi-Detached
£ 147,500
1 sales · Mean £ 147,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL3 6DB is moderate at 52 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
Laira Green Primary School
High View School
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Lipson Vale Primary School
Austin Farm Academy
Compton CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Mount Gould Superstore1.0 km
- Friary Mill Bakery Ltd1.0 km
- Torridge Stores Ltd0.4 km
- MFG Plymouth1.0 km
- Spar0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Live Well Community Cafe1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Spar0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Mariners Fish and Chips0.4 km
- Torridge Pizza and Grill0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- GWRSA0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth2.7 km
- Devonport4.6 km
- Dockyard4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Derwent Avenue0.1 km
- Creedy Road0.2 km
- Laira Shops0.2 km
- Laira Shops0.2 km
- Brandon Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL36DB · Data under Open Government Licence