Knighton Road is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL4 9BX is located in the Sutton and Mount Gould electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Knighton Road, Plymouth, PL4 9BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL4 9DD, PL4 9DE, PL4 9BR, PL4 9DG, PL4 9BY, PL4 9PN, PL4 9BU, PL4 9BW, PL4 9QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL4 9BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.9% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.1% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PL4 9BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 59.2% | 55.4% | -3.8% | 37.9% | 17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.6% | 24.6% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 12.3% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 57.2% | 53.8% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 29.9% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 12.6% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 14.3% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 7.3% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 12% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 29% | 23.6% | -5.4% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 37.1% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 95.6% | 88.5% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 90.9% | 84.9% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 85.1% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 7.3% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knighton Road was 115.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.9% lower than the Drake average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knighton Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Drake and the 241st highest crime rate of 837 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Knighton Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-02-11 | £218,559 |
| 31 Knighton Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-11-10 | £248,002 |
| 41 Knighton Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-01-25 | £193,695 |
| 29 Knighton Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-11-15 | £214,739 |
| 25 Knighton Road, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-03-24 | £302,019 |
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,300 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 4,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Road Primary School Salisbury Road , PL4 8QZ | 3out of 4 | 267 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Road Primary School Salisbury Road , PL4 8QZ | - not rated | 267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Road Junior School Salisbury Road , St Jude's PL4 8QZ | - not rated | 267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Road Infants' School Salisbury Road , Mount Gould PL4 8QZ | - not rated | 267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 2 Beaumont Road , St Jude's PL4 9BE | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lipson Co-operative Academy Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lipson Community College Bernice Terrace , Lipson PL4 7PG | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plymouth High School for Girls St Lawrence Road , PL4 6HT | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Millbay Academy 22 Millbay Road , PL1 3EG | 3out of 4 | 2,326 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 3,383 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth School of Creative Arts The Red House , 22 Millbay Road PL1 3EG | - not rated | 2,326 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamar Education Trust 1 Holborn Street , Cattedown PL4 0NN | - not rated | 432 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamar Education Trust C.O. Pws Holborn Street , PL4 0NN | - not rated | 432 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Shaftesbury Centre , Shaftesbury Cottages PL4 8JD | - not rated | 922 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Schools Plymouth Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| A.C.E - Alternative Complementary Education Martins Gate , Bretonside PL4 0AT | - not rated | 995 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Friary Park, Unit 1 D Exeter Street | 313 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa | 1 Friary Park, Exeter Street | 371 yd | |
| Boon Tong Dha | 186 Exeter Street | 413 yd | |
| Bonnie's Brunch | The Business Centre, 2 Cattedown Road | 422 yd | |
| Wayside Cafe at Salisbury Road Baptist Church | Salisbury Road Baptist Church, Rosebery Avenue | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grenville Hotel | 82-84 Grenville Road | 241 yd | |
| Saltram Club | 54 Salisbury Road | 381 yd | |
| Friary Vaults | 177-183 Grenville Road | 487 yd | |
| Woodside | Woodside Inn, Gasking Street | 670 yd | |
| Lockyers Quay Cookhouse and Pub | 1 Lockyers Quay | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embankment Kebab & Pizza | 76 Embankment Road | 388 yd | |
| China Express | 96 Embankment Road | 391 yd | |
| Aladdin's Indian Takeaway | 66 Embankment Road | 391 yd | |
| Golden Place | 204 Exeter Street | 394 yd | |
| Silver Bird | 198 Exeter Street | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 56 Salisbury Road | 381 yd | |
| Mini Deli | 56 Embankment Road | 391 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 40 Embankment Road | 391 yd | |
| Kushiara Foods | 80 Embankment Road | 391 yd | |
| K W Foods | 5-7 Brunswick Road | 403 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astor Park Cattedown Road | grass pitches | 350 yd |
| Tothill Park CARMARTHEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 566 yd |
| Hybrid Mma And Fitness Centre CLARE PLACE | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Plymouth) BARBICAN APPROACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 742 yd |
| Crossfit Plymouth UNIT 71 UNIT 71 FARADAY ROAD | 780 yd | |
| Trugym Plymouth Lunar Rise Lunar Rise Exeter Street | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Plymouth Performance Gym UNIT 34-35 UNIT 34-35 FARADAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 877 yd |
| Extreme Fitness (Closed) Unit 101/103 Unit 101/103 Faraday Road | health and fitness suite | 880 yd |
| Prince Rock Playing Fields Embankment Lane | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Morgan'S Wellbeing Centre (Plymouth) (Closed) 11-14 11-14 Gibbon Lane | health and fitness suite | 953 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.