PL3 6TA is a safe, established residential area on Mullet Avenue, 0.2km from Laira in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Efford and Lipson ward and the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport constituency.
Within the PL3 district, this postcode is characterised by a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL3 6TA are sourced from Output Area E00076070 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MULLET AVENUE, PL3 6TA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MULLET AVENUE, PL3 6TA.
260
41
£ 36,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL3 6TA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL3 6TA — age 41, 50% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL3 6TA. The average age is 40.9. 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
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL3 6TA has low crime rates — 47 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
Laira Green Primary School
Lipson Co-operative Academy
High View School
Lipson Vale Primary School
Austin Farm Academy
Prince Rock Primary School
Salisbury Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Torridge Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Mount Gould Superstore0.9 km
- MFG Plymouth0.9 km
- Spar0.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Spar0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Mariners Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Torridge Pizza and Grill0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Live Well Community Cafe0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- GWRSA0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth2.7 km
- Devonport4.7 km
- Dockyard4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Laira Shops0.1 km
- Laira Shops0.1 km
- Brandon Road0.2 km
- Riga Terrace0.2 km
- Pike Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL36TA · Data under Open Government Licence