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.
BLANDFORD ROAD, PL3 6HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLANDFORD ROAD, PL3 6HT.
299
37
£ 36,300 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL3 6HT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
High View School
Laira Green Primary School
Austin Farm Academy
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Lipson Vale Primary School
Compton CofE Primary School
Eggbuckland Community College
St Edward's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Shimla0.9 km
- Mariners Fish and Chips0.2 km
- Torridge Pizza and Grill0.2 km
- Wongs0.9 km
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bluebird0.8 km
- the rising sun public house0.9 km
- GWRSA0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PL36HT · Data under Open Government Licence