Efford Road is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL3 6NG is located in the Compton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Efford Road, Plymouth, PL3 6NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL3 6PX, PL3 6PY, PL3 6NW, PL3 6PU, PL3 6PN, PL3 6PH, PL3 6NF, PL3 6NQ, PL3 6NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL3 6NG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PL3 6NG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22% | 22.8% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 60.6% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 16.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 7.3% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.5% | 51.3% | 9.8% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 33% | 32.5% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 10.1% | -8.7% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26% | 15.3% | -10.7% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 8.9% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 14.5% | -7.5% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 7.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 22.2% | 14.1% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 27.8% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.9% | 95.7% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 93.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.8% | 93.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 93.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Efford Road was 6.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.7% lower than the Compton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Efford Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Compton and the 15th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Efford Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-06-29 | £235,601 |
| 91 Efford Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2023-04-11 | £300,291 |
| 101 Efford Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2023-01-13 | £246,356 |
| 77 Efford Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-09-02 | £281,059 |
| 83 Efford Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2022-09-02 | £252,433 |
PL3 6NG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in PL3 6NG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care Ham Drive , Ham PL2 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High View School 2 Torridge Way , Efford PL3 6JQ | 4out of 4 | 595 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Farm Academy Delamere Road , Eggbuckland PL6 5XQ | 2out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compton CofE Primary School Higher Compton Road , PL3 5JB | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laira Green Primary School Bramley Road , Laira PL3 6BP | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Charfield Drive , Charfield Drive PL6 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 2out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | 1out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tor Bridge High Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG | - not rated | 4,722 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG | - not rated | 4,169 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 2,616 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 2,696 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres Tea Room | 12 Pearn Road | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebird | 164 Eggbuckland Road | 580 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | 138 Eggbuckland Road | 701 yd | |
| GWRSA | Gwrsa Club, Mullet Road | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners Fish and Chips | 49 Torridge Way | 371 yd | |
| Torridge Pizza and Grill | 63 Torridge Way | 371 yd | |
| Wongs | 82 Priory Road | 705 yd | |
| Feedwell Chinese Takeaway | 131 Speedwell Crescent | 928 yd | |
| Heaven | 65 Delamere Road | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 41 Torridge Way | 371 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 147-149 Eggbuckland Road | 489 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 137 Eggbuckland Road | 580 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 15 Frogmore Avenue | 659 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Efford Efford Road | grass pitches | 289 yd |
| High View Primary School TORRIDGE WAY | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Collings Park Eggbuckland Road | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Plym View Primary School (Closed) Blandford Road | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Mannamead Lawn Tennis Club EGGBUCKLAND ROAD | tennis courts | 981 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 223.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.