PL3 6HZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blandford Road, 0.6km 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 6HZ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 6HZ are sourced from Output Area E00076092 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLANDFORD ROAD, PL3 6HZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLANDFORD ROAD, PL3 6HZ.
242
42
£ 36,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL3 6HZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in PL3 6HZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 6HZ. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL3 6HZ is moderate at 50 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
Austin Farm Academy
Laira Green Primary School
Lipson Co-operative Academy
St Edward's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Shimla0.8 km
- Mariners Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Torridge Pizza and Grill0.7 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Deer Park Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Sushi Gourmet at Sainsburys Supermarket1.0 km
- Torridge Stores Ltd0.7 km
- MFG Plymouth0.6 km
- Spar0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Marsh Mill0.8 km
- GWRSA0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Costa0.8 km
- Costa Ltd at NEXT Store0.8 km
- John Nike Leisure Sport Ltd0.9 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Spar0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth3.3 km
- Devonport5.2 km
- Dockyard5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Plym View Primary School0.0 km
- Plym View Primary School0.0 km
- Medway Place0.1 km
- Douglas Road0.1 km
- Blandford Road East0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL36HZ · Data under Open Government Licence