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Covering Efford, Hartley, Laira, Mannamead, Milehouse, Peverell, Higher Compton, including Compton, Efford and Lipson, Plymstock Radford. Find Gas Safe registered engineers nearby.

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PL3 (Efford) in a nutshell

PL3 covers Efford, Hartley, Laira, Mannamead, Milehouse, Peverell, Higher Compton, in Plymouth. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for PL3

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Plymouth council area

PL3 is in Plymouth's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

PL3 stretches across Compton, Efford and Lipson, Peverell and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'PL3', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Mostly mains gas round here

Most homes in Plymouth run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Plymouth: 80.8% mains gas only
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New to gas safety certificates? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
  • Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.

More detail on the Plymouth page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does PL3 cover?

PL3 (Efford, Hartley, Laira, Mannamead, Milehouse, Peverell, Higher Compton) includes the wards of Compton, Efford and Lipson, Peverell, Plymstock Radford, Stoke (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to PL3?

Neighbouring districts include PL4 (Barbican), PL2 (Beacon Park), PL1 (Plymouth), PL6 (Derriford) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering PL3 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in PL3?

About 12,858 households and 30,865 residents at the 2011 Census, across 695 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is PL3 in?

PL3 sits in Plymouth (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Plymouth Moor View, Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, South West Devon.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
PL3 1
Areas covered
Efford, Hartley, Laira, Mannamead, Milehouse, Peverell, Higher Compton 2
Active postcodes
695 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
12,858 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
30,865 2
Electoral wards
Compton, Efford and Lipson, Peverell, Plymstock Radford, Stoke 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Plymouth Moor View, Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, South West Devon 4
Local authority
Plymouth 4
Households heated by mains gas only (Plymouth built-up area)
80.8% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.