Postcode PL2 3SW 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 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% 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 Plymouth, about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross has an average 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 54.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 per household in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross is £52,626 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 102 ft away from PL2 3SW.
Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross near PL2 3SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Plymouth located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £341,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 81 | £232,000 | £270 |
| Terraced | 59 | £180,000 | £211 |
| Flats | 7 | £105,000 | £213 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL2 3SW.
In the PL2 3SW postcode area, located within Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL2 3SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | 282 Outland Road, Plymouth, PL3 5UQ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Beauchamp Crescent, Plymouth, PL2 3PG | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Mannamead Road, Plymouth, PL3 5RJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Montpelier Road, Plymouth, PL2 3LP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 288-296 Beacon Park Road, Plymouth, PL2 3LU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL2 3SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ben David Rowe
Ham - Elected 7 May 2026
Fred Thomas
Plymouth Moor View - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL2 3SW records about 55 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.
The median sale price around PL2 3SW in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross is £205,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to PL2 3SW, including Manadon Vale Primary School (Good), Pennycross Primary School (Good) and King's School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PL2 3SW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,551 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View covering PL2 3SW is Fred Thomas (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ben David Rowe (Reform UK).
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.