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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

PL53RY

Betjeman Walk

PL53TR

Constable Close

PL52DF

Middleton Walk

PL52DN

Duxford Close

PL52RN

St Eval Place

PL53NU

Dickiemoor Lane

PL53PY

Honicknowle Green

PL53QZ

Shaldon Crescent

PL52DL

Budshead Road

PL52HL

Marett Road

PL52PF

Kings Road

PL52RY

Hawkinge Gardens

PL52SG

Maidstone Place

PL53QU

Cheriton Close

PL52DP

Lilford Gardens

PL52NB

Eastbury Avenue

PL52QY

Budshead Road

PL53JA

Milton Close

PL53JD

Garrick Close

PL53JF

Shakespeare Road

PL53PL

Honicknowle Green

PL59DT

Coombe Park Lane

PL52JS

Duncombe Avenue

PL52JT

Duncombe Avenue

PL52LX

Wanstead Grove

PL52QJ

Lakeside Drive

PL53LG

Byron Avenue

PL52LJ

Crownhill Road

PL52LL

Crownhill Road

PL53LD

Cobbett Road

PL53SB

Chesterton Close

PL52NW

Queens Road

PL52PS

Lympne Avenue

PL53RU

Lamerton Close

PL52PE

Kings Road

PL52QD

Rochford Crescent

PL53EA

Ruskin Crescent

PL52PN

Biggin Hill

PL52QB

Stapleford Gardens

PL52QE

Rochford Crescent

PL52QS

Honicknowle

PL52RW

Hawkinge Gardens

PL52ST

Ernesettle Green

PL52SZ

Tangmere Avenue

PL52TQ

Hornchurch Road

PL53PR

Montacute Avenue

PL53RA

Shaldon Crescent

PL52QG

Hill Path

PL52RE

Kenley Gardens

PL53NL

Crownhill Road

PL53RW

Haytor Close

PL52TH

Hornchurch Lane

PL53EQ

Chaucer Way

PL53EY

Sheridan Road

PL53QN

Ringmore Way

PL53TP

Wilmot Gardens

PL52LS

Ashburnham Road

PL52PG

Jubilee Road

PL52SJ

Lakeside Drive

PL53RZ

Carroll Road

PL53TW

Transit Way

PL52LB

St Francis Court

PL52ND

Eastbury Avenue

PL52NN

Queens Road

PL52PY

Rochford Crescent

PL53JU

Honicknowle Lane

PL53NN

Crownhill Road

PL52HN

The Green

PL52QA

Rochford Crescent

PL53EL

Tennyson Gardens

PL53ES

Drayton Road

PL53HY

Thackeray Gardens

PL53NP

Butt Park Road

PL53NR

Butt Park Road

PL53QR

Instow Walk

PL52LY

Wanstead Grove

PL52SY

Ernesettle Green

PL53PA

Carew Avenue

PL53QP

Instow Walk

PL53RH

Ringmore Way

PL53TB

Rothesay Gardens

PL59DX

Coombe Park Lane

PL52LN

Crownhill Road

PL52NA

Little Dock Lane

PL52NJ

Parade Road

PL53EE

Chaucer Way

PL53ST

Dumfries Avenue

PL52JZ

Hirmandale Road

PL53EN

Swinburne Gardens

PL53LH

Dickens Road

PL53TU

Housman Close

PL52JX

Wollaton Grove

PL52LD

Blackthorn Close

PL52LQ

Coombe Park Lane

PL52LZ

Little Dock Lane

PL52PL

Budshead Road

PL53DZ

Ruskin Crescent

PL52LA

Sherford Crescent

PL52PZ

Rochford Crescent

PL52TG

Hornchurch Road

Data Sources

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