Postcode Analysis Plymouth, South West

EFFORD ROAD, PL3 6NF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EFFORD ROAD, PL3 6NF.

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Population

598

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 45% social renting, PL3 6NF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

PL3 6NF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Efford 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 6NF is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, 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 6NF are sourced from Output Area E00076055 (shared with 8 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 6NF. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

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

PL3 6NF has low crime rates — 37 incidents 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 offences102
Anti-social behaviour26
Other theft21
Shoplifting16
Other crime14

school Local Schools

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High View School

Outstanding0.5 km
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Austin Farm Academy

Inadequate149 pupils0.8 km
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Compton CofE Primary School

Good438 pupils0.8 km
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Laira Green Primary School

Requires Improvement262 pupils0.9 km
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Eggbuckland Community College

Requires Improvement1022 pupils1.0 km
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Lipson Co-operative Academy

Good1126 pupils1.0 km
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Lipson Vale Primary School

Good412 pupils1.2 km
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Eggbuckland Vale Primary School

Good394 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Shimla1.0 km
  • Feedwell Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Mariners Fish and Chips0.4 km
  • Torridge Pizza and Grill0.4 km
  • Wongs0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Spar1.0 km
  • Deer Park Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Friary Mill Bakery Ltd0.3 km
  • Tesco Express Filling Station0.4 km
  • Torridge Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bluebird0.4 km
  • the rising sun public house0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Greenacres Tea Room0.9 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.3 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plymouth2.5 km
  • Devonport4.3 km
  • Dockyard4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Trent Close0.0 km
  • Dartmeet Avenue0.1 km
  • Dartmeet Avenue0.1 km
  • Therlow Road0.1 km
  • Therlow Road0.1 km