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PL2 2RP

Merrivale Road

Ham

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Overview

Postcode PL2 2RP 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 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.5%
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

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% 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 2RP.

Flood risk

No risk

Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross near PL2 2RP 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
6,748.2 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
267
96.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.09%
Other White
3
1.09%
Irish
2
0.72%
Other
1
0.36%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
24.55%
Level 3 (A level)
42
19.09%
No qualifications
41
18.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.18%
Apprenticeship
26
11.82%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
47.06%
Owns with a mortgage
49
41.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.88%
Other social rented
3
2.52%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.52%
Total households: 119

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 2RP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL2 2RP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202596, Merrivale Road, Plymouth, PL2 2RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
31 Jan 20257, Kirkdale Gardens, Plymouth, PL2 2RQDetachedFreehold£190,000
12 Sept 202521, Conway Gardens, Plymouth, PL2 2RTSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
24 Jul 202590, Ayreville Road, Plymouth, PL2 2RESemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
28 Aug 202563, Ayreville Road, Plymouth, PL2 2RDSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the PL2 2RP postcode area, located within Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL2 2RP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMayflower AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miNurseryHam Drive Nursery School and Day CareLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPennycross Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL2 2RP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL2 2RP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHam Wines Convenience Store7 Ham Green, Plymouth, PL2 2NHWalking directions to Ham Wines Convenience Store
0.3 miPremier Beacon ParkWest Down Road, Plymouth, PL2 3HQWalking directions to Premier Beacon Park
0.4 miCareswell Mini Market15 Careswell Avenue, Plymouth, PL2 2HJWalking directions to Careswell Mini Market
0.4 miPremier Melrose Stores23 Melrose Avenue, Plymouth, PL2 3RGWalking directions to Premier Melrose Stores
0.4 miCostcutterLark Hill, Plymouth, PL2 2LYWalking 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 2RP, 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 2RP

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

The area around PL2 2RP 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 2RP?

The median sale price around PL2 2RP 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 2RP?

There are 10 schools close to PL2 2RP, including Mayflower Academy (Outstanding), Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care (Good) and Pennycross Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PL2 2RP?

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

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