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PL2 2JD

Mavisdale

Ham

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Overview

Postcode PL2 2JD 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 very high crime levels, with around 99.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 Keyham, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

North Prospect has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,590 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

North Prospect has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.1%

Approximately 29.1% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in North Prospect is £46,028 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 77 ft away from PL2 2JD.

Flood risk

No risk

North Prospect near PL2 2JD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Keyham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PL2 2JD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Keyham

N/A

Walking directions to Keyham
0.7 mi

Dockyard (Devonport)

N/A

Walking directions to Dockyard (Devonport)
0.9 mi

St Budeaux Ferry Road

N/A

Walking directions to St Budeaux Ferry Road

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
9,604.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.53(+114%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.07(-12%)
Drugs
8.25(+330%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.5(-15%)
Public order
5.5(-16%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
296
87.32%
Other White
24
7.08%
Indian
4
1.18%
Other Asian
4
1.18%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.18%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
55
22.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
22.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
18.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
17.27%
No qualifications
31
12.45%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
32.28%
Social rents from council
25
19.69%
Shared ownership
18
14.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.39%
Owns outright
12
9.45%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Ham

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)153
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £246K

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.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£341,000£304
Semi-Detached81£232,000£270
Terraced59£180,000£211
Flats7£105,000£213

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL2 2JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL2 2JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Nov 202514, Wordsworth Road, Plymouth, PL2 2JESemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
29 Apr 202556, Wordsworth Road, Plymouth, PL2 2JESemi-DetachedLeasehold£85,050
10 Apr 202554, Wordsworth Road, Plymouth, PL2 2JESemi-DetachedLeasehold£98,000
02 Apr 2026Flat 6, 4, Grassendale Avenue, Plymouth, PL2 2JLOtherLeasehold£160,000
23 Jan 20269, Grassendale Avenue, Plymouth, PL2 2JLTerracedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the PL2 2JD postcode area, located within North Prospect, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL2 2JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKeyham Barton Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryDrake Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWeston Mill Community Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL2 2JD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL2 2JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCamels Head StoresWolseley Road, Plymouth, PL2 2EAWalking directions to Camels Head Stores
0.3 miCostcutterLark Hill, Plymouth, PL2 2LYWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miPremier154 Renown Street, Plymouth, PL2 2DDWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miBest-oneFleet Street, Plymouth, PL2 2BXWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miCostcutterFleet Street, Plymouth, PL2 2BUWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,550
Band B£1,809
Band C£2,067
Band D£2,325
Band E£2,842
Band F£3,359
Band G£3,876
Band H£4,651

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PL2 2JD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ben David Rowe

Ham - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Fred Thomas

Plymouth Moor View - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictPlymouthE06000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyPlymouth Moor ViewE14001426
WardHamE05002084
ParishPlymouth, unparished areaE43000021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North ProspectE02003134
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 013DE01015080
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced2018-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL2 2JD

Is PL2 2JD (North Prospect) safe?

The area around PL2 2JD records about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near PL2 2JD?

The median sale price around PL2 2JD in North Prospect is £205,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL2 2JD?

There are 18 schools close to PL2 2JD, including Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School (Good), Drake Primary Academy (Good) and Weston Mill Community Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PL2 2JD?

The closest station to PL2 2JD is Keyham, about 552 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL2 2JD?

PL2 2JD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,590 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL2 2JD (North Prospect) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View covering PL2 2JD is Fred Thomas (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ben David Rowe (Reform UK).

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.