plymouth PL24 Postcodes

Plymouth (PL24)

The PL24 postcode area is located in the Plymouth postcode town region, within the county of Cornwall, and contains a total of 288 individual postcodes.

There are 23 electoral wards in the PL24 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, 15% of people in PL24 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 PL24 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

PL24 postcode covers some areas of the City of Plymouth, a city and unitary authority in the county of Devon in the South West region of the UK. It covers parts of the historic villages of Laira, Plymstock, and Plympton St Mary. The postcode area also covers the southern edge of the Dartmoor National Park.

PL24 mainly consists of residential properties and local parks including the popular 12-acre Plym Valley Park, a popular site for dog walkers, runners, and cyclists.

The area is served by a number of local bus routes, linking the postcode area to areas of Plymouth such as Plymstock, Plympton, and the City Centre. Many schools can be found within the PL24 postcode including Plymstock School, Plympton Academy, and St Edward's Church of England Junior School.

Shops and local businesses can also be found in the area included small convenience stores, greengrocers, hairdressers, and the B&Q superstore in the Laira area. Notable local attractions such as the Plymouth Gin Distillery, Mount Batten WaterSports and Activities Centre, and the National Trust's Saltram House & Park are also within easy reach of the postcode area.

Healthcare facilities are available very close with a Primary Health Care Centre in Laira and the Drake Surgery in Plymstock. Several churches can also be found in the local area including Christchurch Plymstock and St Mary's Church in Plympton St Mary.

The area is well-connected to the rest of the country, being just a short drive away from the A38 expressway and to the south coast including the popular tourist destination the English Riviera. The area is also well-connected for international travel by air with the closest airport being Exeter International Airport which is just over an hour away by car.

PL24 postcode is a well-connected residential area in Plymouth consisting of green parks and local shops and businesses. Its close proximity to the A38 expressway and Exeter International Airport, as well as major nearby attractions make it a great area for a range of different lifestyles.

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