17,741TOTAL POPULATION
7,250HOUSEHOLDS
2.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£39,520AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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PL21 POSTCODE REGION

Plymouth (PL21)

The PL21 postcode area is located in the Plymouth postcode town region, within the county of Devon, and contains a total of 715 individual postcodes.

There are 49 electoral wards in the PL21 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 South Hams Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 29% of people in PL21 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 PL21 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The PL21 postcode is an area located in the Plympton district and forms part of the Plymouth metropolitan area. It covers the area of Plymstock, part of Plympton and some of the surrounding villages. The area is served by a range of primary and secondary schools, shops, supermarkets and services. There is a range of housing, from terraced houses to detached houses, as well as a selection of flats.

Residents in the PL21 postcode enjoy excellent transport links, including motorway access to the M5. The area is served by a range of buses and a regular train service. There is also access to the waterfront at Plymstock, which offers a broad selection of leisure activities such as sailing and walking trails along the River Plym.

The PL21 postcode has a wide variety of community facilities, including churches, sports centres, libraries and leisure centres. In addition, the area features a selection of parks, play areas, and green spaces, which are well-maintained and popular with local residents.

The area is also served by a selection of supermarkets, bars and restaurants, as well as medical services, banks and post offices. There are also a number of activities for children, including regular classes at local leisure centres and the nearby Playhouse Theatre.

The PL21 postcode is also home to a range of local attractions, such as The National Marine Aquarium, which is one of the largest aquariums in Europe. There are also numerous historical landmark sites and a variety of independent shops, which provide a great selection of goods. For those looking for entertainment, there are local cinemas, bowling alleys and theatres.

ThePL21 postcode has it all – excellent transport links, a selection of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, and a number of historical sites and entertainment venues. This makes it an ideal place to live and work for a wide variety of people.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in PL21 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 29%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 17%DE

According to census records, 29% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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PL21Devon

Devon

The county of Devon

PL21 is located in the county of Devon, in England.

Devon has a total population of 1,177,900, making it the 11th largest county in the UK.

Devon has a total area of 2589 square miles, and a population density of 175 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Devon Postal Town Map
Outward CodePL21
Postal TownPlymouth
MSOA NameSouth Hams 005
LSOA NameSouth Hams 005D
CountyDevon
RegionDevon
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySouth Hams
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

PL21 Electoral Wards

The postal region of PL21, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Aish
South Brent
Avonwick
Badworthy
Bittaford
Brent Mill
Brownston
Cheston
Coarsewell
Cornwood
Crowder Park
Didworthy
Dunstone
East Leigh
Erme
Ermington
Filham
Ford
Godwell
Harbourneford
Harford
Hillside
Holbeton
Horsebrook
Ivybridge
Lee Mill
Ludbrook
Lupridge
Luson
Lutton
Lutton
Modbury
Moor Cross
Moorhaven Village
North Huish
Penquit
Smithaleigh
South Brent
Sparkwell
Torr
Torr
Ugborough
Venton
Westlake
Woodland
Worston
Wrangaton
Yealm
Yealmbridge
Yondertown
Browse Postcodes in PL21

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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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