Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

NORFOLK CLOSE, PL3 6DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORFOLK CLOSE, PL3 6DB.

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Population

361

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
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

£ 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.

Violence and sexual offences134
Anti-social behaviour38
Criminal damage and arson30
Public order19
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Laira Green Primary School

Requires Improvement262 pupils0.2 km
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High View School

Outstanding0.2 km
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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils0.5 km
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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils0.9 km
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Austin Farm Academy

Inadequate149 pupils1.2 km
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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Live Well Community Cafe1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Spar0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Mariners Fish and Chips0.4 km
  • Torridge Pizza and Grill0.4 km
local_bar

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