Postcode PL2 2JL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.
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.
North Prospect has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.5% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 274 ft away from PL2 2JL.
North Prospect near PL2 2JL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Keyham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Keyham | N/A | Walking directions to Keyham |
| 0.8 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 |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL2 2JL.
In the PL2 2JL postcode area, located within North Prospect, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL2 2JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Lark Hill, Plymouth, PL2 2LY | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Camels Head Stores | Wolseley Road, Plymouth, PL2 2EA | Walking directions to Camels Head Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Mini Market | 111 North Prospect Road, Plymouth, PL2 2NA | Walking directions to Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Henderson Place, Plymouth, PL2 2AA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Wolseley Road, Plymouth, PL2 3BY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 2JL, 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 2JL 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.
The median sale price around PL2 2JL in North Prospect is £205,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to PL2 2JL, including Mayflower Academy (Outstanding), Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care (Good) and Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PL2 2JL is Keyham, about 704 m away.
PL2 2JL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View covering PL2 2JL 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.