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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 55 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
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

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £470,000.

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
Detached5£410,000
Flats9£117,500
Semi-Detached53£285,000
Terraced43£218,000

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

PL23NW

Pennycross Park Road

PL53NY

Burrington Way

PL23FE

Calstock Close

PL23HW

South Down Road

PL23SJ

Carnock Road

PL23RR

Ham Drive

PL22NH

Ham Green

PL23LD

Beaconfield Road

PL23QX

Prouse Crescent

PL23DL

Lyndhurst Road

PL23EG

Polperro Place

PL23SU

Treveneague Gardens

PL23RB

Fountains Crescent

PL22RY

Caernarvon Gardens

PL23LU

Beacon Park Road

PL23PX

Beauchamp Crescent

PL23SN

Trevessa Close

PL23QJ

Meredith Road

PL22RF

Corondale Road

PL23EE

Millennium Street

PL22NS

Wenlock Gardens

PL23DW

Brancker Road

PL23LB

Beaconfield Road

PL23LX

Renaissance Gardens

PL23NH

Ham Drive

PL23DH

Lyndhurst Road

PL22NN

Ham Drive

PL23PS

Outland Road

PL23HJ

North Down Road

PL23SG

Carnock Road

PL23QH

Belair Road

PL23QN

St Boniface Close

PL23TH

Trevone Gardens

PL23PD

Ham Lane

PL23LR

Westeria Terrace

PL23JU

Fircroft Road

PL23EX

Furneaux Road

PL53NE

Honicknowle Lane

PL22RD

Ayreville Road

PL22LS

Dovedale Road

PL23RA

Fountains Crescent

PL23JY

Beechcroft Road

PL23SL

Treloweth Close

PL23JT

Elmcroft

PL23TS

Tintagel Crescent

PL23JR

Beacon Park Road

PL23JP

Beacon Park Road

PL22SJ

Barlow Gardens

PL23NF

Ham Drive

PL23RS

Duloe Gardens

PL23RY

St Pancras Avenue

PL23QY

Springhill

PL23NN

Watts Park Road

PL23LA

Birchfield Avenue

PL23TB

St Keverne Place

PL22QT

Beacon Park Road

PL23SH

Carnock Road

PL23RG

Melrose Avenue

PL22QZ

Orchard Road

PL22FG

Ham

PL23NE

Ham Drive

PL23LT

Hawthorn Grove

PL23RW

Springhill Green

PL23NS

Langstone Terrace

PL23SD

Antony Gardens

PL22QP

Beacon Park Road

PL23ED

Parker Road

PL22QS

Beacon Park Road

PL22FA

Jedburgh Crescent

PL22RQ

Kirkdale Gardens

PL23QP

Vaughan Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.