Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross
Plymouth 011 · 5 sub-areas · 9,093 residents
Plymouth 011 is a residential area within Plymouth, home to around 9,100 people with a notably broad age spread across all life stages. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £870 a month — meaningfully below the UK national median for a 2-bed — and owner-occupation runs well above average, giving the area a settled, rooted feel.
Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross is a green, lower-density part of Plymouth — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters.
Overview
What's it like to live in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £985 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross in Plymouth
Living in Ham, Beacon Park & Pennycross
Plymouth 011 sits within one of England's larger coastal cities and has a character shaped by its demographics as much as its geography. The population of roughly 9,100 is unusually evenly distributed across age groups — from under-18s through to over-65s — which means the area doesn't skew heavily toward students or retirees the way other parts of Plymouth can. It's a community that feels established rather than transitional.
On cost, Plymouth 011 sits at a competitive point even within an already affordable city. A two-bedroom home runs about £870 a month, well under the UK national median of around £1,200 for a 2-bed. The trade-off is that around half of take-home pay goes on rent for a typical resident — a reminder that affordability here reflects wages as much as rents. The median resident salary is around £29,000 a year, and saving a deposit takes roughly four years at typical local incomes, which is manageable by UK standards.
Tenure tells its own story: nearly seven in ten households own their home, a share well above the national norm for urban areas. Private renting accounts for around one in eight households, with social housing making up a further one in six. This mix produces a neighbourhood that feels grounded — a majority of people here have put down roots.
For practical purposes, the nearest mainline rail station is around 1,900 metres away — roughly a 24-minute walk, or a short drive. Public transport use is low at around 5% of commuters; most residents drive, with over 60% travelling to work by car. Working from home is also significant at just over 20%. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on how the neighbourhood breaks down locally.
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Frequently asked
- Is Plymouth 011 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, mostly owner-occupied residential area with a broad age mix and low crime relative to the national average. It won't suit everyone — school quality within catchment is below the UK norm and car dependency is high — but for families and established couples looking for affordable, stable housing in Plymouth, it's a solid option.
- What is the rent in Plymouth 011?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £690 a month, a two-bedroom around £870, and a three-bedroom around £1,040. These are estimates based on city-level data scaled to the neighbourhood using local sale prices. Rents have risen about 5% over the past year.
- Is Plymouth 011 safe?
- Broadly yes — the area records around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents annually, which is noticeably below the UK national rate of around 80. It's in the safer half of urban neighbourhoods at a comparable deprivation level. As always, checking street-level crime data for your specific street before moving is worthwhile.
- What's the commute from Plymouth 011 to Plymouth city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 61% commute by car, and the area's public transport links are limited at around 5% of journeys. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1,900 metres away (about a 24-minute walk). Over 20% of residents work from home, which reduces commute pressure for many.
- Who lives in Plymouth 011?
- A notably mixed community age-wise — all age groups from under-18s to over-65s are represented in roughly equal shares. Nearly 70% of households own their home, making it more settled than many urban areas. Single-person households make up just over a quarter of the total, with couples and families accounting for the rest.
- What schools are near Plymouth 011?
- There are 98 schools within 2km, so there's no shortage of options nearby. However, around 34% of those are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 2,100 metres away. Families should check individual Ofsted ratings carefully before relying on proximity alone.
- How affordable is buying a home in Plymouth 011?
- The median house price is around £245,500. At typical local salaries of around £29,000 a year, saving a deposit takes roughly four years — manageable compared to many English cities. It's one of the more realistic areas for first-time buyers who have already decided to stay in Plymouth.