25,538TOTAL POPULATION
10,882HOUSEHOLDS
5.4%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£34,840AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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PL25 POSTCODE REGION

Plymouth (PL25)

The PL25 postcode area is located in the Plymouth postcode town region, within the county of Cornwall, and contains a total of 993 individual postcodes.

There are 16 electoral wards in the PL25 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, 17% of people in PL25 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 PL25 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The PL25 postcode is a postcode in the Plymouth area, located in South West England. It covers parts of the town and city of Plymouth, including the neighbourhoods of St Budeaux, Barne Barton, Greenbank, Keyham and Meavy.

The area has a population of about 10,000 people and is situated just to the north of Plymouth city centre, along the banks of the River Tamar. The PL25 postcode area is bounded in the east by the A38 and in the west by Outland Road, providing good transport links within the city.

The area of PL25 is mainly residential and has several shopping areas, including the Mutley and St Budeaux shopping centres. There are several schools in the area, ranging from primary schools (including Victoria Park, Glen Park, Meavy, Pennycross and St Budeaux) to secondary schools (including Devonport High School For Boys, Tor Bridge High School and St Boniface's Catholic College).

The area is well-connected with other areas of Plymouth through a modern road network and several bus routes, including Park and Ride services. There are also regular rail services to London and other major towns and cities around the UK.

PL25 has many parks and green spaces, including a portion of Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, which was the former estate of the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe. The area also includes a large playing field at St Budeaux, a skate park at Mutley, both St Budeaux and Pennycross leisure centres, and several public footpaths.

PL25 is an area known for its strong community spirit, with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. It is a close-knit neighbourhood with a mix of ages and backgrounds, with a strong focus on supporting local businesses.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in PL25 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 17%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 28%DE

According to census records, 17% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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Cornwall

The county of Cornwall

PL25 is located in the county of Cornwall, in England.

Cornwall has a total population of 556,000, making it the 40th largest county in the UK.

Cornwall has a total area of 1375 square miles, and a population density of 156 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

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Outward CodePL25
Postal TownPlymouth
MSOA NameCornwall 038
LSOA NameCornwall 038C
CountyCornwall
RegionCornwall
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCornwall,Isles of Scilly
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

PL25 Electoral Wards

The postal region of PL25, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Bethel
Bodelva
Boscoppa
Carclaze
Carluddon
Carlyon Bay
Carthew
Garker
Greensplat
Holmbush
Mount Charles
Scredda
St Austell
Tregrehan Mills
Trethowel
Trethurgy
Trewoon
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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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The Compton Castle has been moored on Lemon Quay since 1982 and has served as a floating museum and caf.

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The company already has stores in St Ives and Fowey

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Cornwall's best places to avoid the crowds this summer including secluded creek that inspired famous novel

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A30 in Cornwall set to be closed next week

Drivers have been urged to plan ahead. Diversions are in place.

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Inside Cornwall's housing market as house prices finally drop from Covid madness

Cornwall remains in the grip of a housing crisis nonetheless

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