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PL2 2NW

Ham Drive

Ham

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Overview

Postcode PL2 2NW is located in an urban city, within the Ham ward of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross is £52,626 per year. The nearest station is Keyham, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
55.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,722 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.9%

Approximately 55.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross is £52,626 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL2 2NW.

Flood risk

No risk

Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross near PL2 2NW 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PL2 2NW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Keyham

N/A

Walking directions to Keyham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
496
Population density
7,750 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.78(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.31(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.68(+34%)
Public order
4.05(-38%)
Other crime
2.31(+40%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
454
91.16%
Other White
14
2.81%
Other
10
2.01%
Other Asian
9
1.81%
Chinese
6
1.2%
Total population: 498

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
97
28.36%
Level 3 (A level)
60
17.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
16.96%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
14.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
12.57%
Total 16+ residents: 342

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
56
31.64%
Social rents from council
43
24.29%
Owns with a mortgage
36
20.34%
Owns outright
20
11.3%
Shared ownership
11
6.21%
Total households: 177

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 2NW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL2 2NW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 202533, Notley Gardens, Plymouth, PL2 2EZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£92,000
27 Jun 202596, Merrivale Road, Plymouth, PL2 2RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
20 Mar 202621, Dovedale Road, Plymouth, PL2 2RRSemi-DetachedFreehold£287,500
03 Oct 202525, Dovedale Road, Plymouth, PL2 2RRSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
17 Apr 20257, Dovedale Road, Plymouth, PL2 2RRTerracedFreehold£245,000

Schools

In the PL2 2NW postcode area, located within Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL2 2NW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMayflower AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 miNurseryHam Drive Nursery School and Day CareLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryAll Saints Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL2 2NW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL2 2NW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHam Wines Convenience Store7 Ham Green, Plymouth, PL2 2NHWalking directions to Ham Wines Convenience Store
0.3 miCareswell Mini Market15 Careswell Avenue, Plymouth, PL2 2HJWalking directions to Careswell Mini Market
0.4 miPremier Beacon ParkWest Down Road, Plymouth, PL2 3HQWalking directions to Premier Beacon Park
0.4 miCostcutterLark Hill, Plymouth, PL2 2LYWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miMini Market111 North Prospect Road, Plymouth, PL2 2NAWalking directions to Mini Market

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 2NW, 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)Ham, Beacon Park & PennycrossE02003132
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 011CE01015079
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL2 2NW

Is PL2 2NW (Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross) safe?

The area around PL2 2NW records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2NW?

The median sale price around PL2 2NW in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross is £205,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL2 2NW?

There are 13 schools close to PL2 2NW, including Mayflower Academy (Outstanding), Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care (Good) and All Saints Church of England Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PL2 2NW?

The closest station to PL2 2NW is Keyham, about 1,526 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL2 2NW?

PL2 2NW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,722 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL2 2NW (Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View covering PL2 2NW 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.