Postcode PL5 3LX 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 high crime levels, with around 85 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 nearest station is St Budeaux Ferry Road, about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
North Prospect has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,688 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
North Prospect has a high crime rate, with approximately 85 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.2% 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.
The average income per household in North Prospect is £46,028 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 15 ft away from PL5 3LX.
North Prospect near PL5 3LX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Budeaux Ferry Road located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | St Budeaux Ferry Road | N/A | Walking directions to St Budeaux Ferry Road |
| 1 mi | St Budeaux Victoria Road | N/A | Walking directions to St Budeaux Victoria Road |
Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Ham area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,500 up to £460,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £328,000 | £297 |
| Semi-Detached | 96 | £230,000 | £271 |
| Terraced | 60 | £185,000 | £231 |
| Flats | 12 | £110,500 | £206 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £265,000 | £122,495 | £164,000 | £170,000 |
| 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 | £225,000 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £328,000 | £105,000 | £232,500 | £198,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £249 | £174 | £191 | £207 |
| 2017 | £196 | £204 | £185 | £161 |
| 2018 | £274 | £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 | £213 | £275 | £249 |
There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL5 3LX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2026 | Unit 20, 32, Burrington Way, Plymouth, PL5 3FR | Other | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | Unit 11, 32, Burrington Way, Plymouth, PL5 3FR | Other | Leasehold | £231,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2025 | Unit 17, 32, Burrington Way, Plymouth, PL5 3FR | Other | Leasehold | £203,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2025 | Unit 1, Burrington Way, Plymouth, PL5 3LR | Other | Freehold | £540,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 4, Coombe Way, Plymouth, PL5 2HB | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 |
In the PL5 3LX postcode area, located within North Prospect, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PL5 3LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Careswell Mini Market | 15 Careswell Avenue, Plymouth, PL2 2HJ | Walking directions to Careswell Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Plymouth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL5 3LX, 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 PL5 3LX records about 85 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PL5 3LX in Ham is £210,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 173 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to PL5 3LX, including All Saints Church of England Academy (Good), Marine Academy Plymouth and Marine Academy Primary (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PL5 3LX is St Budeaux Ferry Road, about 1,513 m away.
PL5 3LX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,688 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 PL5 3LX is Fred Thomas (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ben David Rowe (Reform UK).