PL3 6SL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Humber Close, 0.7km from Longbridge in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Efford and Lipson ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL3 6SL 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £197k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL3 6SL are sourced from Output Area E00076086 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUMBER CLOSE, PL3 6SL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUMBER CLOSE, PL3 6SL.
243
41
£ 39,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL3 6SL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in PL3 6SL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 6SL. The average age is 41.1. 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
13 sales · Mean £ 175,346
Flat
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL3 6SL has low crime rates — 35 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.
school Local Schools
Austin Farm Academy
High View School
Laira Green Primary School
St Edward's CofE Primary School
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Leigham Primary School
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Lee's News1.0 km
- MFG Plymouth1.0 km
- Deer Park Stores Ltd0.1 km
- Leigham Stores1.0 km
- Torridge Stores Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Shimla0.4 km
- Mariners Fish and Chips0.8 km
- New Oriental Express1.0 km
- Torridge Pizza and Grill0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- GWRSA1.0 km
- The Marsh Mill1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Costa0.8 km
- Costa Ltd at NEXT Store0.8 km
- John Nike Leisure Sport Ltd0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Spar0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth3.4 km
- Devonport5.2 km
- Dockyard5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Nevada Close0.1 km
- Dove Gardens0.1 km
- Forth Gardens0.2 km
- Mersey Close0.2 km
- Wyoming Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL36SL · Data under Open Government Licence