Postcode PL2 2HU is located in an urban city, within the Ham ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the North Prospect area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Prospect is £46,028 per year. The nearest station is St Budeaux Ferry Road, about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
North Prospect has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,323 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
North Prospect has a high crime rate, with approximately 85 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North Prospect is £46,028 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 81 ft away from PL2 2HU.
North Prospect near PL2 2HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Budeaux Ferry Road located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | St Budeaux Ferry Road | N/A | Walking directions to St Budeaux Ferry Road |
| 0.8 mi | St Budeaux Victoria Road | N/A | Walking directions to St Budeaux Victoria Road |
| 0.9 mi | Keyham | N/A | Walking directions to Keyham |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Ham area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £470,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £341,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 81 | £232,000 | £270 |
| Terraced | 59 | £180,000 | £211 |
| Flats | 7 | £105,000 | £213 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £264,998 | £126,000 | £162,995 | £172,000 |
| 2017 | £167,498 | £137,000 | £169,475 | £143,000 |
| 2018 | £237,500 | £116,500 | £171,225 | £144,000 |
| 2019 | £342,500 | £115,000 | £163,000 | £141,000 |
| 2020 | £275,000 | £83,000 | £179,000 | £171,975 |
| 2021 | £205,000 | £125,250 | £183,500 | £170,000 |
| 2022 | £282,500 | £130,000 | £217,500 | £185,000 |
| 2023 | £240,000 | £97,500 | £231,510 | £180,750 |
| 2024 | £302,500 | £135,000 | £219,500 | £182,000 |
| 2025 | £460,000 | £116,500 | £226,250 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £328,000 | £104,000 | £234,750 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £248 | £178 | £183 | £204 |
| 2017 | £196 | £204 | £185 | £161 |
| 2018 | £268 | £191 | £192 | £172 |
| 2019 | £228 | £174 | £190 | £155 |
| 2020 | £209 | £130 | £197 | £190 |
| 2021 | £232 | £204 | £214 | £197 |
| 2022 | £298 | £190 | £248 | £224 |
| 2023 | £290 | £161 | £262 | £208 |
| 2024 | £327 | £184 | £249 | £208 |
| 2025 | £326 | £199 | £257 | £213 |
| 2026 | £297 | £225 | £270 | £212 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL2 2HU.
In the PL2 2HU postcode area, located within North Prospect, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL2 2HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Careswell Mini Market | 15 Careswell Avenue, Plymouth, PL2 2HJ | Walking directions to Careswell Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Ham Wines Convenience Store | 7 Ham Green, Plymouth, PL2 2NH | Walking directions to Ham Wines Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL2 2HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ben David Rowe
Ham - Elected 7 May 2026
Fred Thomas
Plymouth Moor View - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL2 2HU records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PL2 2HU in North Prospect is £205,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to PL2 2HU, including Mayflower Academy (Outstanding), Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care (Good) and Weston Mill Community Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PL2 2HU is St Budeaux Ferry Road, about 1,223 m away.
PL2 2HU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,323 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View covering PL2 2HU is Fred Thomas (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ben David Rowe (Reform UK).
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.