plymouth PL8 Postcodes

Plymouth (PL8)

The PL8 postcode area is located in the Plymouth postcode town region, within the county of Devon, and contains a total of 354 individual postcodes.

There are 24 electoral wards in the PL8 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, 34% of people in PL8 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 PL8 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 postcode PL8 is located in the Plymouth district in the UK. It covers a wide area which includes Plymstock, Hooe, and Staddiscombe, which are all just south of Plymouth.

The town of Plymstock lies within the PL8 postcode and is a large village-like suburb. It is situated on the western side of Plymouth and includes a range of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities, as well as its own primary and secondary schools.

Hooe is also included in the PL8 postcode and is a smaller village-like community located close to Plymstock. It has a number of small local shops and cafés, as well as a pub and a church.

Staddiscombe is another area that falls within the PL8 postcode. It is a mostly residential area and includes an independent school, nurseries, and parks.

In addition to these towns and villages, the PL8 postcode covers a variety of other areas such as Cattedown, Devonport, Conway Road, and Mannamead. It is also home to a number of nature reserves, including the Jennycliff Bay Nature Reserve, and to the Plymouth Sound, an important estuarine area.

The PL8 postcode is served by the nearby public transport provider Plymouth Citybus. There are regular bus services to and from the city centre as well as other areas of Plymouth and further afield. Some bus journeys also connect the PL8 postcode to nearby towns and cities, such as Exeter and Torquay.

In terms of the local economy, the PL8 postcode is home to a thriving food, drinks, and hospitality industry. There are a number of pubs, restaurants, cafes, and shops within the postcode, as well as a range of other services such as medical centres, salons, and dental practices. The Cattedown and Prince Rock areas of the postcode also house a selection of industrial businesses, including engineering firms and home improvement stores.

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