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3.4%UNEMPLOYED
56%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
10%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsPL26 8BX

What social class do the population of PL26 8BX belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is PL26 8BX in Plymouth, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about PL26 8BX from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 20%Children
  • 79%Adults

20% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in PL268BX male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in St Dennis.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 10%AB
  • 61%C2/C2
  • 30%DE

According to census records, 10% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 26%SINGLE
  • 56%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in PL26 8BX is 26%. Single and 'other' people is 74%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

99% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.5%WORKING
  • 3.4%UNEMPLOYED

3.4% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near PL26 8BX

Events

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What's on near PL26 8BX

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near PL26 8BX

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in PL26 8BX

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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PL268BX Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodePL26 8BX
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Postal TownPlymouth
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

PL268BX Postal District

Compass Postal District

PL26 8BX postcode is located in the postal town of Plymouth. Plymouth postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode PL26 8BX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Saint Stephen3.9 miles S
Mitchell6.3 miles W
Saint Austell6.4 miles E
Saint Issey7.7 miles N
Newquay8.8 miles W
Bodmin8.9 miles E
Wadebridge9.1 miles N
Zelah9.4 miles SW
Saint Winnow10.5 miles E
Portmellin11 miles SE
Truro11.2 miles SW
Golant11.3 miles E
Gorran11.5 miles SE
Fowey11.6 miles E
Lerryn11.9 miles E
London219 miles E
Glasgow377 miles N
Edinburgh390 miles N
Cardiff106 miles NE
Liverpool223 miles NE
Southampton156 miles E
Saint Ives137 miles E

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Cornwall Live

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Cornwall Live

Traffic in Cornwall up 55 per cent and delays are expected over Easter

Expert even more tailbacks as the tourist season officially gets underway this weekend

Cornwall Live

South West Water says reservoirs are nearly full

Roadford and Colliford reservoirs are 40% more full than in March 2023, South West Water says.

BBC News

Dog dies despite dramatic efforts to rescue walker cut off by tide

The walker was lifted to safety with the help of a search and rescue helicopter but crews were unable to save his dog

Cornwall Live

Cornwall campsite pizza van's bar plan leaves nasty taste for neighbour

Nearby resident says noise is 'completely disrupting' her life but campsite owner says everything will be done to stop it

Cornwall Live

Anger over queues at pharmacies after closures

Some people are struggling to get their medication on time after the pharmacy closures.

BBC News

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