plymouth PL22 Postcodes

Plymouth (PL22)

The PL22 postcode area is located in the Plymouth postcode town region, within the county of Cornwall, and contains a total of 229 individual postcodes.

There are 27 electoral wards in the PL22 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 Cornwall,Isles of Scilly Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 24% of people in PL22 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 PL22 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The PL22 postcode covers a vast area of the Plymouth district, and is located to the north of the city centre.

The area is mostly a rural district, with vestiges of its former agricultural life. It is home to a number of small villages, including Trerulefoot, Landrake, Saltash and St Germans. The nearest train station is at Saltash, with other stations at nearby St Germans and Lostwithiel.

In terms of education, the PL22 postcode contains a number of primary schools, including Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' Yelverton Primary School and 'Good' Landrake Primary School. In the secondary sector, Fowey River Academy is the local secondary school, offering both academic and vocational courses.

In terms of leisure and entertainment, PL22 offers a number of beaches and estuaries for beachcombing and swimming. These include polkerris beach and its nearby sister polridmouth beach, which are both popular destinations for wind- and kite surfers. Hoskyns Atol is a local nature reserve established in 2001, open to the public and managed by the Cornwall Council.

For those seeking culture, PL22 provides easy access to several National Trust properties and gardens. Cotehele on the River Tamar is a Tudor house and garden, while the nearby Antony estate encompasses a medieval house and 17th-century gardens which are steeped in history.

For those who enjoy the great outdoors, PL22 offers plenty of scenic walks and paths with stunning views. Bodmin moor is an expanse of wild moorland, with rocky tors and the Avon dam, where walkers can take in the beautiful open landscape and enjoy a wide range of activities.

ThePL22 postcode offers its inhabitants and visitors a wealth of opportunities and attractions, with something for everyone to enjoy. Whether it's a dose of culture from a National Trust estate, outdoor adventure in Bodmin Moor or a relaxing day by the beach, the PL22 postcode is a great place to be.

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