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About

Honicknowle is a residential ward located in the northwest of Plymouth, characterised by its post-war housing estates and community-focused amenities. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached homes, with several local parks and green spaces interspersed throughout the neighbourhood. Its main commercial hub is along Honicknowle Lane, which provides essential shops and services for daily needs.

The ward is home to the Honicknowle Youth and Community Centre, a focal point for local activities. A notable feature is the presence of the historic Honicknowle Beacon, a surviving example of the city's former network of warning beacons. The area is well-connected by bus routes to the city centre and is bordered by the larger green expanse of the George Park to the north.

Area overview

On average Honicknowle has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Honicknowle is £42,732 per year. There are 4 schools in Honicknowle: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Honicknowle is home to around 14,271 people, with a population density of about 2,865.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Honicknowle Population
14,271
Population density
2,865.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.55(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.3(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.93(+68%)
Public order
8.13(+23%)
Other theft
5.4(-4%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,480
94.45%
Other White
338
2.37%
Other
63
0.44%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
50
0.35%
Chinese
45
0.32%
Total population: 14,272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,002
26.31%
Level 3 (A level)
2,058
18.03%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,977
17.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,753
15.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,428
12.51%
Total 16+ residents: 11,412

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,584
25.83%
Owns with a mortgage
1,509
24.6%
Other social rented
1,132
18.46%
Social rents from council
1,047
17.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
640
10.44%
Total households: 6,133

Property prices in Honicknowle

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £193,750 in Honicknowle area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Honicknowle in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Honicknowle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£365,000
Flats7£98,000
Semi-Detached52£210,000
Terraced62£185,500

10 years median price trend in Honicknowle

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Honicknowle.

All postcodes in Honicknowle

PL53PX

Honicknowle Green

PL53SA

Blake Gardens

PL52LP

Little Dock Lane

PL52TT

Ernesettle Lane

PL53PN

Montacute Avenue

PL53PP

Montacute Avenue

PL53RJ

Ringmore Way

PL52NE

Kedlestone Avenue

PL52NX

Valiant Avenue

PL52TF

Hornchurch Road

PL53TX

Goldsmith Gardens

PL53SL

Crownhill Road

PL52RA

Budshead Road

PL53DE

St Peters Road

PL53EG

Chaucer Way

PL53ET

Coverdale Place

PL65WH

Coombe Park Lane

PL53JH

St Peters Road

PL52PA

Coltishall Close

PL52PW

Biggin Hill

PL53SY

Old Woodlands Road

PL59BY

Coombe Park Lane

PL53PE

Honicknowle Lane

PL53RR

Modbury Close

PL53SX

Old Woodlands Road

PL53LJ

Boswell Close

PL53QT

Cheriton Close

PL52HG

Honicknowle

PL52NZ

Princess Avenue

PL52PP

Biggin Hill

PL52QL

Biggin Hill

PL52RG

Martlesham Place

PL52SE

Uxbridge Drive

PL52TJ

Warmwell Road

PL52HH

Crownhill Road

PL52TX

Ernesettle Lane

PL53LE

Cobbett Road

PL53NS

Butt Park Road

PL53QB

Boxhill Close

PL52HJ

Dunstone Road

PL53PW

Montacute Avenue

PL53SD

Yeats Close

PL52EY

Ernesettle Lane

PL53QX

Woodbury Gardens

PL52NU

Ramillies Avenue

PL52PQ

Jubilee Road

PL52PX

Westhampnett Place

PL53PU

Harewood Crescent

PL53RF

Shaldon Crescent

PL53SN

Crownhill Road

PL52RL

Hawkinge Gardens

PL52RU

Pembrey Walk

PL53EF

Chaucer Way

PL53EP

Swinburne Gardens

PL53RT

Brayford Close

PL53RX

Honiton Close

PL52SR

West Malling Avenue

PL52RX

Hawkinge Gardens

PL53HU

Masefield Gardens

PL53PB

Carew Gardens

PL53QY

Shaldon Crescent

PL52RR

Acklington Place

PL52SH

Uxbridge Drive

PL53SR

Chard Barton

PL51SD

Bickham Road

PL52HP

Crownhill Road

PL52JU

Chatsworth Gardens

PL52RF

Kenley Gardens

PL53ED

Malory Close

PL53QJ

Cheriton Close

PL53QL

Ringmore Way

PL53TA

Rothesay Gardens

PL54YY

Coombe Park Lane

PL52ET

Ernesettle Crescent

PL52NT

Parade Road

PL52QQ

Digby Grove

PL52SF

Uxbridge Drive

PL53RG

Shaldon Crescent

PL53SG

Crownhill Road

PL65WY

Honicknowle

PL52DE

Gravesend Walk

PL52NP

Marina Road

PL52PT

Lympne Avenue

PL52SQ

Uxbridge Drive

PL53JW

Galsworthy Close

PL53DF

St Peters Road

PL53PZ

Ashridge Gardens

PL53RL

Ringmore Way

PL52BE

Yelverton Close

PL52LR

Ashburnham Road

PL52PR

Lympne Avenue

PL53QH

Ringmore Way

PL53RB

Shaldon Crescent

PL52DD

Exeter Close

PL52LW

Little Dock Lane

PL52NR

Marina Road

PL52TE

Hornchurch Road

PL53PF

Quarry Cottages

PL53RQ

Brayford Close

PL52TD

Hornchurch Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.