Postcode PL2 3RU 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross is £42,600 per year. The nearest station is Keyham located about 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,551 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 51.2% 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.
The average income of residents in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross is £42,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL2 3RU.
Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross near PL2 3RU 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Ham area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,500 up to £520,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £460,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £124,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 75 | £224,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ham
In the PL2 3RU postcode area, located within Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL2 3RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier Melrose Stores | 23 Melrose Avenue, Plymouth, PL2 3RG | Walking directions to Premier Melrose Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 288-296 Beacon Park Road, Plymouth, PL2 3LU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Montpelier Road, Plymouth, PL2 3LP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Beauchamp Crescent, Plymouth, PL2 3PG | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.5 mi | Central | Congreve Gardens, Plymouth, PL5 3HG | Walking directions to Central |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.