Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

PL3 6ND House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL3 6ND.

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Population

246

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL3 6ND 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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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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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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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL3 6ND's 61% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

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

For families considering a move, PL3 6ND represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for PL3 6ND are sourced from Output Area E00076090 (shared with 6 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 6ND. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

46%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.

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

Crime around PL3 6ND is moderate at 58 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 offences154
Anti-social behaviour59
Criminal damage and arson21
Other theft17
Public order17

school Local Schools

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High View School

Outstanding0.3 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 pupils1.3 km
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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils1.4 km
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St Edward's CofE Primary School

Good233 pupils1.5 km
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Eggbuckland Community College

Requires Improvement1022 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Shimla0.8 km
  • Mariners Fish and Chips0.3 km
  • Torridge Pizza and Grill0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Deer Park Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco Express Filling Station0.9 km
  • Torridge Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • MFG Plymouth1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bluebird0.9 km
  • GWRSA0.6 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.3 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth2.9 km
  • Devonport4.8 km
  • Dockyard5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Community Centre0.1 km
  • Blandford Road Community Centre0.1 km
  • Highfield Close0.2 km
  • Blandford Road0.2 km
  • Severn Place0.3 km