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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

PL52JP

Coombe Park Lane South

PL52SW

Manston Close

PL53FG

Sonnet Close

PL53LL

Defoe Close

Data Sources

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