Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

SEVERN PLACE, PL3 6JJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEVERN PLACE, PL3 6JJ.

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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 6JJ 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

PL3 6JJ is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 3.4% year-on-year.

home £183,125 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL3 6JJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Severn Place, 0.2km 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. 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 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £183k, down 3.4% year-on-year. 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 6JJ 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 6JJ. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

11 sales · Mean £ 167,636

Detached

£ 205,000

1 sales · Mean £ 205,000

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

Crime around PL3 6JJ is moderate at 56 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 offences150
Anti-social behaviour61
Criminal damage and arson33
Public order25
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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High View School

Outstanding0.2 km
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Laira Green Primary School

Requires Improvement262 pupils0.3 km
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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils0.6 km
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Austin Farm Academy

Inadequate149 pupils1.1 km
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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils1.1 km
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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Deer Park Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Torridge Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • MFG Plymouth0.9 km
  • Spar0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Spar0.7 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
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • GWRSA0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth2.8 km
  • Devonport4.7 km
  • Dockyard5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Derwent Avenue0.1 km
  • Severn Place0.1 km
  • Creedy Road0.2 km
  • Pike Road0.2 km
  • Pike Road0.2 km