Honicknowle Lane is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL2 3QS is located in the Ham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Moor View. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Honicknowle Lane, Plymouth, PL2 3QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL2 3FE, PL2 3SE, PL2 3QR, PL2 3QT, PL2 3FG, PL2 3RG, PL2 3RA, PL2 3RY, PL2 3SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL2 3QS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.5% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 57.5% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 6.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 42.5% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -6.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.6% | 32.1% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 37.1% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 12.7% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 16.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 44.5% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 28% | 28.4% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 23.3% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 10.6% |
| Bad health | 6% | 2.8% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around PL2 3QS this area, 31.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.7% | 31.1% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 9.7% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 10.1% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.7% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 15.5% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 24.4% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.2% | 94.3% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 90% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 90.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.2% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 14.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Honicknowle Lane was 115.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.0% higher than the Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Honicknowle Lane has the 27th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Ham and the 256th highest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Honicknowle Lane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-05-24 | £345,355 |
| 33 Honicknowle Lane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-05-16 | £310,051 |
| 25 Honicknowle Lane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-03-31 | £251,665 |
| 31 Honicknowle Lane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-09-23 | £300,912 |
| 18 Honicknowle Lane, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-08-07 | £240,154 |
PL2 3QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in PL2 3QS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care Ham Drive , Ham PL2 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennycross Primary School Arden Grove , Pennycross PL2 3RL | 3out of 4 | 255 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Primary School North Down Road , Beacon Park PL2 3HN | 2out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manadon Vale Primary School St Peter's Road , Manadon PL5 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Primary School 400 Honicknowle Lane , Honicknowle PL5 3JU | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Academy 41 Ham Drive , PL2 2NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE | 1out of 4 | 625 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Boniface's RC College 21 Boniface Lane , Crownhill PL5 3AG | 1out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG | - not rated | 3,418 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG | - not rated | 3,790 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands School Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ | 4out of 4 | 2,200 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | 3out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manadon Sports & Community Hub | 121 St Peters Road | 685 yd | |
| The Meadow Cafe | Central Park, Mayflower Drive | 846 yd | |
| Ace Snacks | Bestways Burrington Way | 913 yd | |
| Elior @ EDF Energy | 334 Outland Road | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree | 291 Ham Drive | 382 yd | |
| The Golden Hind | 260 Mannamead Road | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Sunrise | 29 Melrose Avenue | 164 yd | |
| Ocean Delight | 83 St Pancras Avenue | 423 yd | |
| Bayleaf Gardens | 303 Ham Drive | 468 yd | |
| Yungs Take Away | 39 Lopes Road | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 288-296 Beacon Park Road | 462 yd | |
| Iceland at the Range | 1 Montpelier Road | 529 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 282 Outland Road | 750 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Civil Service Club (Closed) Recreation Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 346 yd |
| Sheridan Gardens Sheridan Road | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Ymca (Plymouth Kitto Centre) Honicknowle Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 611 yd |
| Manadon Playing Fields Treveneague Gardens | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| All Saints Academy Honicknowle Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 676 yd |
| All Saints Academy (Closed) Honicknowle Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 682 yd |
| Devonport High School For Girls LYNDHURST ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Chaucer Primary School (Closed) Chaucer Way | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Peverell Park (Closed) Outland Road | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Chaucer Way Chaucer Way | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.