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Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross

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About

Ham, Beacon Park and Pennycross lie to the north of Plymouth city centre and form a mainly residential band on the city's northern slopes. The neighbourhood is served by local shops, community halls and primary schools, with pockets of open space and playing fields that break the street pattern. Housing ranges from interwar terraces to post-war estate layouts, and several short parade streets provide everyday services and small businesses for nearby residents. The area name “Beacon” reflects the high ground around Beacon Park, which has long marked a navigational and local landmark on maps of the parish.

Public transport links run through the area, connecting people to central Plymouth and the northern suburbs for work and education. Community groups use church halls and green spaces for activities, and a handful of allotment sites and playing pitches provide places for gardening and sport. On clear days the higher streets give distant views over the Plym valley and toward the uplands, a reminder of how the suburb sits between the city and the moorland beyond.

Area overview

On average Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 18.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross is £52,626 per year. There are 4 schools in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross is home to around 8,870 people, with a population density of about 4,744.1 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
18.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross Population
8,870
Population density
4,744.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.13(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.92(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.88(+6%)
Public order
3.61(-45%)
Other theft
2.82(-50%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,116
91.49%
Other White
225
2.54%
Other Asian
98
1.1%
Chinese
80
0.9%
Indian
66
0.74%
Total population: 8,871

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,876
26.63%
Level 3 (A level)
1,385
19.66%
No qualifications
1,241
17.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,060
15.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
749
10.63%
Total 16+ residents: 7,046

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,358
36.31%
Owns outright
1,219
32.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
408
10.91%
Other social rented
323
8.64%
Social rents from council
302
8.07%
Total households: 3,740

Property prices in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£249
Sales (last 12 months)106
Typical range (middle 50%)£179K – £310K

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£328,000£336
Semi-Detached48£295,000£272
Terraced41£210,000£226
Flats12£119,550£222

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£281,495£93,000£170,000£192,750
2017£290,000£139,500£200,000£185,000
2018£264,000£114,250£190,000£175,000
2019£360,000£95,000£195,000£175,000
2020£322,500£80,750£211,000£177,750
2021£367,750£119,250£205,000£200,000
2022£355,000£127,000£270,000£225,000
2023£300,000£97,500£257,500£215,000
2024£401,500£120,000£255,000£230,000
2025£460,000£121,600£282,500£206,500
2026£305,250£105,000£295,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£248£169£180£216
2017£202£206£186£190
2018£268£179£194£186
2019£283£179£194£178
2020£286£174£201£185
2021£233£207£203£189
2022£303£215£267£222
2023£338£192£256£232
2024£356£205£258£237
2025£334£213£262£219
2026£324£238£273£252
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross

Is Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross safe?

Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross?

The median sale price in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross is £245,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross?

Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross?

Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross sits around rank 14,630 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross?

The average household income in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross is around £52,626 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross

PL23TN

St Pancras Avenue

PL23HL

North Down Road

PL23SQ

Carnock Road

PL23NQ

Ham Drive

PL23TR

Boscastle Gardens

PL22RG

Cresthill Road

PL23LZ

Langstone Road

PL22QY

Orchard Road

PL22RT

Conway Gardens

PL53LT

Kestral Park

PL23ST

Treveneague Gardens

PL23TL

St Pancras Avenue

PL23PT

Outland Road

PL23HH

North Down Road

PL23TW

St Pancras Avenue

PL23SY

Rospeath Crescent

PL23SZ

Polzeath Gardens

PL23LS

Westeria Terrace

PL53NG

Honicknowle Lane

PL23QR

Honicknowle Lane

PL23RZ

Stratton Walk

PL23LG

Beaconfield Road

PL22RU

Beacon Down Avenue

PL23JX

Cedarcroft Road

PL23TP

St Pancras Avenue

PL23NR

Camilla Terrace

PL22RL

Greendale Road

PL23LF

Beaconfield Road

PL23SF

St Pancras Avenue

PL23HN

North Down Road

PL23RQ

Melrose Avenue

PL23EB

Parker Road

PL23QE

Beauchamp Crescent

PL23EF

Pennycross Close

PL22NZ

Jedburgh Crescent

PL23SP

Outland Road

PL22RJ

Kenilworth Road

PL23SX

Treveneague Gardens

PL23FG

Bethany Gardens

PL23PG

Beauchamp Crescent

PL23QZ

Springhill

PL23DZ

Lopes Road

PL22NW

Ham Drive

PL22RX

Beacon Down Avenue

PL23SE

Antony Gardens

PL23RD

Fountains Crescent

PL23RF

Boxhill Gardens

PL23EQ

Harlyn Drive

PL23NL

Stroud Park Road

PL23HE

Vine Crescent

PL23QS

Honicknowle Lane

PL23LY

Langstone Road

PL23RN

Arden Grove

PL23SA

Mylor Close

PL23PR

Outland Road

PL23LP

Montpelier Road

PL23FB

Murrayfield Close

PL23RU

Holman Court

PL23TJ

St Pancras Avenue

PL23JZ

Oakcroft Road

PL23FA

Twickenham Street

PL23DN

Lyndhurst Close

PL23NG

Ham Drive

PL22EZ

Notley Gardens

PL23RJ

Melrose Avenue

PL22RH

Kenilworth Road

PL22RR

Dovedale Road

PL22RB

Ayreville Road

PL23QQ

Elphinstone Road

PL22NR

Ham Drive

PL23RE

Fountains Crescent

PL22RE

Ayreville Road

PL23FD

Marazion Way

PL23PZ

Beauchamp Road

PL22RW

Merrivale Road

PL23PB

Ham Close

PL22QR

Beacon Park Road

PL23HD

Vine Gardens

PL22NY

Jedburgh Crescent

PL23NA

Recreation Road

PL23HP

South Down Road

PL23LE

Beaconfield Road

PL23RP

Springhill Green

PL23TA

Downgate Gardens

PL22NP

Ham Drive

PL23RH

Melrose Avenue

PL23RL

Arden Grove

PL23SB

Antony Gardens

PL23NP

Pennycross Park Road

PL23QW

St Boniface Drive

PL23QG

Onslow Road

PL22RP

Merrivale Road

PL53LR

Burrington Way

PL22QL

Albion Drive

PL23RX

Llantillio Drive

PL23SW

St Erth Road

PL23LQ

Belair Villas

PL22RA

Ayreville Road

PL23QT

Honicknowle Lane

PL22SH

Beacon Park Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.