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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
53
Deprivation level
6/10
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
28.41(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.81(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.98(-8%)
Other theft
3.83(-32%)
Public order
3.38(-49%)
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

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£465,000
Flats7£120,000
Semi-Detached44£282,500
Terraced37£230,000

10 years median price trend in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross.

All postcodes in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross

PL23SZ

Polzeath Gardens

PL23NF

Ham Drive

PL23QX

Prouse Crescent

PL23LA

Birchfield Avenue

PL23RF

Boxhill Gardens

PL23HN

North Down Road

PL23PB

Ham Close

PL23FA

Twickenham Street

PL23LD

Beaconfield Road

PL23TW

St Pancras Avenue

PL22EZ

Notley Gardens

PL22NH

Ham Green

PL23LP

Montpelier Road

PL23RQ

Melrose Avenue

PL23QS

Honicknowle Lane

PL23TR

Boscastle Gardens

PL22RF

Corondale Road

PL22RY

Caernarvon Gardens

PL23TP

St Pancras Avenue

PL23DN

Lyndhurst Close

PL23NA

Recreation Road

PL22RH

Kenilworth Road

PL23RD

Fountains Crescent

PL23HP

South Down Road

PL23NN

Watts Park Road

PL23SW

St Erth Road

PL22QS

Beacon Park Road

PL23PZ

Beauchamp Road

PL23QR

Honicknowle Lane

PL22QP

Beacon Park Road

PL23ED

Parker Road

PL23PS

Outland Road

PL23EE

Millennium Street

PL23NR

Camilla Terrace

PL23TJ

St Pancras Avenue

PL22FA

Jedburgh Crescent

PL23QT

Honicknowle Lane

PL23RL

Arden Grove

PL22RX

Beacon Down Avenue

PL23PX

Beauchamp Crescent

PL23QH

Belair Road

PL23QZ

Springhill

PL23RB

Fountains Crescent

PL23SF

St Pancras Avenue

PL22NS

Wenlock Gardens

PL23LQ

Belair Villas

PL23PR

Outland Road

PL23SE

Antony Gardens

PL23EB

Parker Road

PL23LX

Renaissance Gardens

PL23QW

St Boniface Drive

PL23QN

St Boniface Close

PL23SD

Antony Gardens

PL22RG

Cresthill Road

PL23DH

Lyndhurst Road

PL23RU

Holman Court

PL22RR

Dovedale Road

PL23RP

Springhill Green

PL23RW

Springhill Green

PL23HE

Vine Crescent

PL23QG

Onslow Road

PL23SU

Treveneague Gardens

PL23EG

Polperro Place

PL23LY

Langstone Road

PL23SA

Mylor Close

PL23SQ

Carnock Road

PL23HL

North Down Road

PL23JR

Beacon Park Road

PL23JX

Cedarcroft Road

PL23NP

Pennycross Park Road

PL23SY

Rospeath Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.