Lipson
Plymouth 025 · 5 sub-areas · 9,258 residents
Plymouth 025 is a neighbourhood within Plymouth, home to around 9,300 people and skewing noticeably young — nearly four in ten residents are aged 18 to 34. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for around £870 a month, well below the UK median for a 2-bed and making this one of the more accessible parts of the city for renters on a modest income.
Lipson is a mid-density neighbourhood of Plymouth in the South West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The population skews young, with a high concentration of 18- to 34-year-olds; the rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Lipson?
3 parks and 3 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 10 restaurants and 0 pubs in five minutes; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £985 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Lipson in Plymouth
Living in Lipson
What stands out about Plymouth 025 is its age profile. Close to 40% of residents are between 18 and 34 — higher than Plymouth as a whole — which shapes the feel of the neighbourhood: more renters, more single households, a faster turnover of faces. It's not a sleepy suburb; it's a neighbourhood in motion.
On cost, Plymouth 025 sits comfortably below the national average. A two-bedroom flat runs about £870 a month, and a one-bed is typically around £690. Compare that to the UK median of roughly £1,200 for a 2-bed and you're looking at a meaningful saving — one that buys you real space in a city rather than a squeeze in a more expensive one. The median home price here is around £216,000, and the average renter can put together a deposit in under four years.
That said, affordability comes with a caveat. Rent-to-take-home sits at around 51%, which means renters in this neighbourhood are spending roughly half their net pay on housing. That's on the high side given local salary levels — the median resident earns about £29,000 a year. The numbers are manageable, but there isn't a lot of slack.
The neighbourhood splits fairly evenly between owners (around 47%) and private renters (about 46%), with only a small social housing component. Degree-level qualifications are held by around 37% of residents — above what you'd expect in many parts of Plymouth. A significant share of residents work from home (around one in four), which has likely reinforced the area's appeal for younger professionals who value space over proximity to a station.
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Frequently asked
- Is Plymouth 025 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's genuinely affordable — a 2-bed for around £870 a month is well below the UK median — and the young, active population gives it energy. The trade-off is a higher-than-average crime rate and a school landscape that's more mixed than in many English neighbourhoods. It suits renters who want value and don't need to be near a train station.
- What is the rent in Plymouth 025?
- A one-bedroom flat typically runs about £690 a month, a two-bed around £870, and a three-bed around £1,040. These are estimates based on local sale prices scaled from city-level data. Rents rose about 5.3% over the past year, so expect that trend to continue moderately.
- Is Plymouth 025 safe?
- Crime runs at around 130 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly 60% above the UK average. It's one of the higher-crime parts of Plymouth. The neighbourhood sits in the lower deprivation deciles nationally, which is relevant context. Safety varies by street, so checking police.uk for your specific road is worthwhile before moving.
- What's the commute from Plymouth 025 to Plymouth city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.4km away — roughly an 18-minute walk. Around 45% of residents drive to work, while nearly a quarter work from home. Public transport usage is low at under 9%, suggesting most people who need to commute prefer a car for local journeys.
- Who lives in Plymouth 025?
- Mostly younger residents — nearly 40% are aged 18 to 34 — with a roughly even split between owner-occupiers and private renters. Around a third of households are single-person, and 37% of residents hold a degree-level qualification. It's a neighbourhood that attracts young professionals and remote workers more than families.
- What schools are near Plymouth 025?
- There are 76 schools within 2km, so choice isn't the issue. Around 64% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is under 1km away, but catchment boundaries vary, so check your specific address before assuming you qualify.
- How affordable is Plymouth 025 for first-time buyers?
- The median sale price here is around £216,000, and the average renter can save a deposit in roughly 3.7 years. That's comparatively quick by southern England standards. The main headwind is that renters are already spending about half their take-home pay on rent, which makes saving harder in practice.