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PL2 3EZ

Hungerford Road

Ham

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Overview

Postcode PL2 3EZ 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 100.2 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 Dockyard (Devonport), about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

North Prospect has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,047 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

North Prospect has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.2%

Approximately 18.2% 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.

Income level

3/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 317 ft away from PL2 3EZ.

Flood risk

No risk

North Prospect near PL2 3EZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dockyard (Devonport) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PL2 3EZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Dockyard (Devonport)

N/A

Walking directions to Dockyard (Devonport)
0.8 mi

Devonport

N/A

Walking directions to Devonport
0.8 mi

Keyham

N/A

Walking directions to Keyham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
7,002.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.19(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.07(+163%)
Public order
8.91(+36%)
Other theft
8.91(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.94(-60%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
91.58%
Other White
15
5.26%
African
5
1.75%
Other Asian
1
0.35%
Irish
1
0.35%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
26.79%
Level 3 (A level)
49
21.88%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
18.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.71%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
33.06%
Owns outright
33
27.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
19.01%
Social rents from council
11
9.09%
Other social rented
11
9.09%
Total households: 121

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 3EZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL2 3EZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Sept 202515, North Prospect Road, Plymouth, PL2 3HYOtherFreehold£220,000
16 Apr 202528, Goodwin Crescent, Plymouth, PL2 3JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
08 May 202688, Wolseley Road, Plymouth, PL2 3BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
21 Apr 202638, Furneaux Avenue, Plymouth, PL2 3HASemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
19 Dec 202553, West Down Road, Plymouth, PL2 3HFSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,000

Schools

In the PL2 3EZ postcode area, located within North Prospect, there are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL2 3EZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryFord Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryMontpelier Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryScott Medical and Healthcare CollegeStudio schools

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL2 3EZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL2 3EZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express62 Wolseley Road, Plymouth, PL2 3BPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miThe Punchbowl3-5 Wolseley Road, Plymouth, PL2 3AAWalking directions to The Punchbowl
0.2 miCo-op FoodWolseley Road, Plymouth, PL2 3BYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miMini Market111 North Prospect Road, Plymouth, PL2 2NAWalking directions to Mini Market
0.3 miPremier Beacon ParkWest Down Road, Plymouth, PL2 3HQWalking directions to Premier Beacon Park

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 3EZ, 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 013AE01015072
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL2 3EZ

Is PL2 3EZ (North Prospect) safe?

The area around PL2 3EZ 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 3EZ?

The median sale price around PL2 3EZ 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 3EZ?

There are 18 schools close to PL2 3EZ, including Ford Primary School (Requires improvement), Montpelier Primary School (Good) and Scott Medical and Healthcare College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PL2 3EZ?

The closest station to PL2 3EZ is Dockyard (Devonport), about 1,274 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL2 3EZ?

PL2 3EZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,047 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL2 3EZ (North Prospect) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View covering PL2 3EZ 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.