plymouth PL6 Postcodes
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Plymouth (PL6)
The PL6 postcode area is located in the Plymouth postcode town region, within the county of Devon, and contains a total of 1186 individual postcodes.
There are 22 electoral wards in the PL6 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 Plymouth Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 18% of people in PL6 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 PL6 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The PL6 postcode is located in the Plymouth district of Plymouth City Council in the South West of England. It covers parts of the city, including St Budeaux, Estover, Tamerton Foliot and Hartley.
The area is well connected with easy access to the A38 and M5 motorways, Cornwall Airport Newquay, and the City Centre of Plymouth. It offers excellent transport links both within the city and to nearby centres. PL6 is a popular area that has become known for its independent shops and businesses.
PL6 has a wide range of residential property available, from small studio flats to luxurious family homes. It is close to many amenities and attractions, such as the National Marine Aquarium, Smeaton's Tower, and Mount Edgcumbe Country Park. A plethora of shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants on the Barbican, along with a pleasant seafront, offer something for everyone.
The postcode benefits from excellent schools, including City College, St Budeaux Primary School, and Hartley Primary School. The area is well serviced by a range of healthcare providers, including Curtiscross Surgery, Plymouth Community Health Services, and South Devon Health Centre. There is a great selection of leisure and sports facilities, including David Lloyd Leisure Centre, Plymouth Life Centre, and Plymouth Tennis Centre.
PL6 is a thriving and vibrant place to be, with plenty to see and do. The area has its very own Food Festival in the Summer and the Plymouth Pride Parade in the middle of August. At Christmastime, the Barbican hosts a Christmas Market, with stalls selling unique arts and crafts, and a Santa's Grotto.
PL6 is a great location for families, professionals, students, and retirees alike. With its easy access to all that Plymouth has to offer, postcode PL6 is a great place to call home in the South West.
Demographics
Devon
PL6 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.
| Outward Code | PL6 |
| Postal Town | Plymouth |
| MSOA Name | Plymouth 005 |
| LSOA Name | Plymouth 005C |
| County | Devon |
| Region | Devon |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Plymouth |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
PL6 Electoral Wards
The postal region of PL6, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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JT, Plymouth
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Where we live, very few flats, very few council homes. Nice houses and more space than in some areas. Mostly AB group of people. No issues with gangs or crowds in the street. Fairly quiet area. Far enough from town, but on a bus route, not to far from the moors or A38.
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Discrimination by Postcode
You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 18% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.