plymouth PL18 Postcodes

Plymouth (PL18)

The PL18 postcode area is located in the Plymouth postcode town region, within the county of Cornwall, and contains a total of 245 individual postcodes.

There are 10 electoral wards in the PL18 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 PL18 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 PL18 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

PL18 is a postcode in the Borough of Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England, which lies roughly 14 miles (23 km) northwest of Plymouth. Forming part of the South West England region, the area is partially surrounded by the River Fowey.

The PL18 postcode contains two areas - Lostwithiel itself and the nearby village of Golant. The post town for addresses with the postcode is Lostwithiel itself. The outward code is so named because it starts with the letters PL, denoting ‘Plymouth'.

Lostwithiel itself lies in a valley of the River Fowey, with Lostwithiel Golf Club, the local church and a castle being of interest within the town. Golant has a medieval bridge crossing the river and a restored 15th-century church, also offering picnic areas and cafes.

Organised cricket is played within the area at Lostwithiel Cricket Club, while there is a range of tasty local produce available at Lostwithiel Farmers Market, held the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. There is also a traditional country pub with restaurant, The Rising Sun, offering meals and real ales.

The area also has a selection of places to stay, including a family-run bed and breakfast, as well as a campsite located in a riverside meadow offering views of the nearby castle. Local attractions include a range of shops, pubs, tea rooms, and the fascinating Lost Gardens of Heligan, a restored Edwardian estate with tunnels and gardens.

The PL18 postcode area is also home to a selection of local sports clubs, including the Lostwithiel Cycle Club and Lostwithiel Tennis Club, while there are a range of walking and cycling routes available in the local area. The area is well served by rail connections, with a number of mainline rail services stopping in nearby Bodmin Parkway Station.

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