Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

FAIRVIEW WAY, PL3 6DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRVIEW WAY, PL3 6DS.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

PL3 6DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

PL3 6DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fairview Way, 0.3km from Crabtree in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Efford and Lipson ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

For families considering a move, PL3 6DS represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £272k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL3 6DS are sourced from Output Area E00076053 (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 6DS. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 265,000

3 sales · Mean £ 240,166

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

PL3 6DS has low crime rates — 48 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.

Violence and sexual offences51
Anti-social behaviour28
Other theft11
Criminal damage and arson8
Shoplifting8

school Local Schools

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Laira Green Primary School

Requires Improvement262 pupils0.9 km
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High View School

Outstanding0.9 km
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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils1.2 km
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Austin Farm Academy

Inadequate149 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Deer Park Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys Supermarket0.7 km
  • MFG Plymouth0.2 km
  • Spar0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Marsh Mill0.7 km
  • GWRSA0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Costa Ltd at NEXT Store0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Spar0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth3.5 km
  • Devonport5.5 km
  • Dockyard5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Pike Road Shops0.2 km
  • Military Road0.2 km
  • Military Road0.2 km
  • Thames Gardens0.2 km
  • Manifold Gardens0.2 km