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PL2 3HS

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Peverell

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Detailed insights for PL2 3HS

Overview

Postcode PL2 3HS is located in an urban city, within the Peverell area of Plymouth in the South West region, and forms part of the North Prospect area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Prospect is £46,028 per year. The median sale price in Peverell is £290,000 (around £244 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £233,750 and £345,000. The nearest station is Plymouth, about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Central Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
33.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

North Prospect has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,118 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

North Prospect has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.5%

Approximately 33.5% 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.

Income level

3/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 112 ft away from PL2 3HS.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Plymouth located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PL2 3HS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Plymouth

N/A

Walking directions to Plymouth
0.9 mi

Devonport

N/A

Walking directions to Devonport
0.9 mi

Dockyard (Devonport)

N/A

Walking directions to Dockyard (Devonport)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL2 3HS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCentral ParkLargeWalking directions to Central Park

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
5,371.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.29(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.56(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.08(-39%)
Public order
9.08(+39%)
Other theft
4.95(-12%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
83.54%
Other White
10
3.16%
Indian
9
2.85%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
2.85%
Other
6
1.9%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
28.02%
No qualifications
51
19.84%
Level 3 (A level)
48
18.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
22.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
21.74%
Social rents from council
34
21.12%
Owns outright
29
18.01%
Other social rented
20
12.42%
Total households: 161

Property prices in Peverell

Median price: £290,000
Price per sq ft: £244
Sales (last 12 months): 207
Typical range (middle 50%): £234K – £345K

Based on 207 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Peverell area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £840,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Peverell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£515,000£336
Semi-Detached39£345,000£271
Terraced132£282,250£235
Flats23£146,000£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Peverell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peverell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£334,995£116,500£214,000£200,475
2017£286,000£113,000£231,000£208,975
2018£288,500£122,000£227,500£213,000
2019£367,500£113,250£234,000£217,000
2020£320,000£130,250£231,250£220,000
2021£380,000£132,500£273,000£233,500
2022£375,000£138,000£311,000£270,000
2023£372,500£135,788£320,000£255,000
2024£380,000£127,500£300,000£274,000
2025£410,000£142,500£325,000£273,750
2026£496,000£135,000£340,000£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peverell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peverell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259£184£187£170
2017£248£163£199£181
2018£208£189£200£180
2019£246£185£207£178
2020£277£190£211£185
2021£232£204£248£203
2022£307£225£280£235
2023£325£227£270£230
2024£342£198£261£237
2025£297£201£271£230
2026£343£233£271£242
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peverell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL2 3HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL2 3HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202515, Explorer Court, Plymouth, PL2 3HSFlatsLeasehold£158,000
21 Nov 202523, Explorer Court, Plymouth, PL2 3HSFlatsLeasehold£143,000
09 Apr 202622, Wilson Crescent, Plymouth, PL2 3ENTerracedFreehold£207,500
12 Dec 202570, Segrave Road, Plymouth, PL2 3EPTerracedFreehold£175,000
08 Jul 202572, Segrave Road, Plymouth, PL2 3EPTerracedFreehold£205,000

Schools

In the PL2 3HS postcode area, located within North Prospect, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for PL2 3HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryMontpelier Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.4 miSecondaryScott Medical and Healthcare CollegeStudio schools
0.4 miSecondaryStoke Damerel Community CollegeAcademy converter

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PL2 3HS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL2 3HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Punchbowl3-5 Wolseley Road, Plymouth, PL2 3AAWalking directions to The Punchbowl
0.2 miTesco Express62 Wolseley Road, Plymouth, PL2 3BPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miHome Park Stores33 Seagrave Road, Plymouth, PL2 3DRWalking directions to Home Park Stores
0.4 miPremier Beacon ParkWest Down Road, Plymouth, PL2 3HQWalking directions to Premier Beacon Park
0.5 miCo-op FoodWolseley Road, Plymouth, PL2 3BYWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district.

Band A£1,628
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,171
Band D£2,442
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,527
Band G£4,070
Band H£4,884

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 3HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jeremy Goslin

Peverell - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Fred Thomas

Plymouth Moor View - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictPlymouthE06000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyPlymouth Moor ViewE14001426
WardPeverellE05002087
ParishPlymouth, unparished areaE43000021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North ProspectE02003134
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Plymouth 013EE01015106
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced2005-07-01

Frequently asked questions about PL2 3HS

Is PL2 3HS (North Prospect) safe?

The area around PL2 3HS records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near PL2 3HS?

The median sale price around PL2 3HS in Peverell is £290,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 207 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL2 3HS?

There are 20 schools close to PL2 3HS, including Montpelier Primary School (Good), Scott Medical and Healthcare College (Good) and Stoke Damerel Community College (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to PL2 3HS?

The closest station to PL2 3HS is Plymouth, about 1,369 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL2 3HS?

PL2 3HS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,118 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View covering PL2 3HS is Fred Thomas (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jeremy Goslin (Labour Party).