Postcode report
Is PL5 2LQ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About PL5 2LQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
PL5 2LQ is a postcode in Ham, Plymouth, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PL5 2LQ, then scores the surrounding small area 53/100 - bottom 46% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PL5 2LQ are safety and housing, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PL5 2LQ is based on Plymouth 006 Census 2021. It covers 7,538 residents, 3,946 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 56% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 30% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near PL5 2LQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PL5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £207k from 93 rolling sales, down 2.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PL5 2LQ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PL5 2LQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PL5 2LQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PL5 2LQ
Is PL5 2LQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 53/100 (bottom 46% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PL5 2LQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PL5 2LQ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near PL5 2LQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for PL5 2LQ?
LocaleIQ matched PL5 2LQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PL5 2LQ?
The latest median sold price is £207k based on 93 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PL5 2LQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.