Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

BLANDFORD ROAD, PL3 6HT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLANDFORD ROAD, PL3 6HT.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL3 6HT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PL3 6HT has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 21.8% year-on-year.

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

PL3 6HT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blandford Road, 0.2km from Efford in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Efford and Lipson ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PL3 6HT is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, down 21.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL3 6HT are sourced from Output Area E00076091 (shared with 10 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 6HT. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.2%
Asian / British Asian16.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 170,000

7 sales · Mean £ 168,428

Semi-Detached

£ 221,250

1 sales · Mean £ 221,250

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

Crime around PL3 6HT is moderate at 61 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 offences139
Anti-social behaviour38
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft18
Public order17

school Local Schools

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High View School

Outstanding0.2 km
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Laira Green Primary School

Requires Improvement262 pupils0.6 km
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Austin Farm Academy

Inadequate149 pupils0.7 km
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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils0.9 km
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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils1.2 km
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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils1.3 km
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Eggbuckland Community College

Requires Improvement1022 pupils1.4 km
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St Edward's CofE Primary School

Good233 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Shimla0.9 km
  • Mariners Fish and Chips0.2 km
  • Torridge Pizza and Grill0.2 km
  • Wongs0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Deer Park Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco Express Filling Station0.8 km
  • Torridge Stores Ltd0.1 km
  • Spar0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Bluebird0.8 km
  • the rising sun public house0.9 km
  • GWRSA0.6 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.2 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth2.8 km
  • Devonport4.6 km
  • Dockyard4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Highfield Close0.1 km
  • Blandford Road0.1 km
  • Efford Road0.2 km
  • Torridge Way0.2 km
  • Yeo Close0.2 km