plymouth PL34 Postcodes

Plymouth (PL34)

The PL34 postcode area is located in the Plymouth postcode town region, within the county of Cornwall, and contains a total of 93 individual postcodes.

There are 14 electoral wards in the PL34 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 PL34 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 PL34 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The PL34 postcode district is located in the Plymouth area of Devon, in the South West of England. It is mainly composed of the villages of Scraesdon, Shebbear and East Allington, as well as some rural areas and parts of Hatherleigh.

The PL34 postcode has a population of 2,972 according to 2018 estimates, with a population density of 68 people per square kilometre. It is serviced by three secondary schools: Hatherleigh Community College, Scraesden Academy and Shebbear College.

The PL34 postcode has strong transport links. The A388 is a major road passing through the area and connects to Barnstaple, Okehampton, Exeter and Torrington. The A30 also connects the area to Bodmin, Launceston and Okehampton. This postcode district also has good public transport links with regular bus services running through the area. For instance, Stagecoach South West 120 runs from Hatherleigh to Launceston and the X43 from Holsworthy stops in East Allington.

Recreational and other leisure activities in the area include the annual Hatherleigh Festival, held in the nearby town of Hatherleigh each year from the end of June to the beginning of July. There are also several pubs and bars in the area, such as The Fisherman's Arms in Shebbear and The Black Horse in East Allington.

The area is also popular for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling as it boasts stunning views of the surrounding countryside with its rolling hills and lush green pastures. There are several lovely walks including the Twinning Way, which passes through Shebbear, and Tarka Trail, a long distance footpath running from Meeth to Braunton. The nearby towns of Okehampton and Torrington also have golf courses, the former being an 18-hole municipal golf course.

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