20,082TOTAL POPULATION
8,409HOUSEHOLDS
3.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£0AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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PL15 POSTCODE REGION

Plymouth (PL15)

The PL15 postcode area is located in the Plymouth postcode town region, within the county of , and contains a total of 955 individual postcodes.

There are 157 electoral wards in the PL15 postcode area, including Bodmin, Boscastle, Callington, Calstock, Camelford, Delabole, Fowey, Gunnislake, Ivybridge, Launceston, Lifton, Liskeard, Looe, Lostwithiel, Padstow, Par, Plymouth, Port Isaac, Saltash, St Austell, Tavistock, Tintagel, Torpoint, Wadebridge, Yelverton which come under the local authority of the Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 18% of people in PL15 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of PL15 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The PL15 postcode sits in the heart of the Plymouth district of England. It is a large area which covers around 11 miles stretching from Seaton, Downderry, Antony and Millbrook, to Stoke Climsland and across to the Tamar Estuary at Gunnislake in Cornwall.

PL15 is largely a rural area, with the vast majority of its dwellings situated in the small villages that compose the postcode. The towns of Seaton and Downderry are the largest settlements, hosting some of the only commercial, local shopping and leisure amenities available to PL15 residents.

The coast of PL15 is noteworthy, as it is part of the South West Coast Path, which is a National Trail. Additionally, Looe Bay is notorious for a popular beach and lifeboat station, four miles from Seaton.

PL15 is primarily a community of families and couples with no single person households dominating. Over half of households are owner-occupied, and the average household size is greater than the England & Wales average.

Education in PL15 is provided by community primary schools, a Secondary School, Post-16 Education, and for adult further education, there are centres offered in Plymouth and Liskeard that are accessible by public transport.

The area is a Mecca for outdoor enthusiasts with fishing, surfing, walking, cycling and horse riding abundant. There are also many historic landmarks available to explore, such as Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, with its rare trees and gateway to the Scilly Isles, and the impressive stretch of the Tamar Estuary up to Gunnislake.

Despite being a mainly rural area, PL15 benefits from two modern health care centres providing general practitioner services and rural outreach services. The area also benefits from a range of other services such as job clubs, meals on wheels, and community transport.

In terms of transport, PL15 is serviced by regular bus and train services running between Plymouth, Seaton and Gunnislake, as well as to Liskeard, and a dedicated car share scheme operating within the postcode.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in PL15 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 18%AB
  • 57%C2/C2
  • 26%DE

According to census records, 18% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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PL15

The county of

PL15 is located in the county of , in .

has a total population of 0, making it the largest county in the UK.

has a total area of square miles, and a population density of people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

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Outward CodePL15
Postal TownPlymouth
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
Region
Country
Local Authority
Area ClassificationUnclassified

PL15 Electoral Wards

The postal region of PL15, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Altarnun
Ashmill
Ashwater
Badgall
Badharlick
Bathpool
Bealsmill
Bennacott
Berriowbridge
Billacott
Bodmin Moor
Bolventor
Botternell
Bowithick
Boyton
Bradaford
Bradstone
Bray Shop
Brazacott
Bridgetown
Canworthy Water
Carey
Caroe
Carthamartha
Chapmans Well
Clubworthy
Coad's Green
Cold Northcott
Collamoor Head
Congdon's Shop
Copthorne
Coxford
Crossgate
Cross Green
Curry Lane
Davidstow
Daw's House
Downicary
Downinney
Dubbs Cross
Dunterton
Dutson
East Panson
Eggbeare
Egloskerry
Fivelanes
Fonston
Gatherley
Hallworthy
Hele
Henford
Illand
Jacobstow
Kellacott
Kelly
Kennards House
Kents
Kersbrook Cross
Kingbeare
Ladycross
Lana
Laneast
Langore
Larrick
Launceston
Lawhitton
Leburnick
Lewannick
Lezant
Lifton
Liftondown
Little Comfort
Lower Trebullett
Luffincott
Lynher
Maxworthy
Meadwell
Middlewood
Milton Abbot
Milton Green
Moortown
Mount Lane
Navarino
Newport
Newtown
North Beer
Northcott
North Hill
North Petherwin
Otterham
Otterham Station
Ottery
Palmersbridge
Pempwell
Pencuke
Peter's Finger
Petherwin Gate
Pipers Pool
Plusha
Polyphant
Rezare
Rosecare
South Carne
Southcott
South Petherwin
South Wheatley
Splatt
St Clether
St Giles on the Heath
Stoke Climsland
St Stephens
Sydenham Damerel
Tetcott
Thorne Moor
Three Hammers
Tillislow
Timbrelham
Tinhay
Tipple Cross
Tolborough
Tower Hill
Trebartha
Trebeath
Trebullett
Treburley
Tredaule
Trefrize
Tregada
Tregadillett
Tregeare
Trekenner
Trelash
Tremail
Tremaine
Treneglos
Trengune
Trenhorne
Tresmeer
Trevadlock
Treween
Trewen
Trewint
Trewithick
Trillacott
Troswell
Truscott
Tutwell
Venterdon
Virginstow
Wainhouse Corner
Warbstow
Warbstow Cross
Werrington
West Curry
West Panson
Westweekmoor
Wringsdown
Yeolmbridge
Browse Postcodes in PL15

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (PL) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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