plymouth PL14 Postcodes

Plymouth (PL14)

The PL14 postcode area is located in the Plymouth postcode town region, within the county of Cornwall, and contains a total of 1220 individual postcodes.

There are 129 electoral wards in the PL14 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, 20% of people in PL14 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 PL14 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The PL14 postcode is a postcode district located in the Plymouth area, specifically in the cities and towns of Callington, Landrake, Saltash, Sheviock, South Brent, Stoke Climsland and Tidwell. This district covers an area of approximately 11.8 square miles and is made up of numerous smaller villages.

The PL14 postcode was first introduced in 1974 when the modern system of postal codes in the United Kingdom was implemented, replacing letters and numbers with a more precise system of regional code numbering. This postcode district roughly corresponds to the PL5 0AF postcode area of Cornwall and serves approximately 12,100 people, comprising of both residential and business addresses.

The PL14 postcode is represented in the House of Commons by the South-East Cornwall constituency, and in the European Parliament by South West England MEPs. The region around this postcode is largely rural, with a number of farms and rural communities at its heart. The main industries in the area are agriculture, retail, hospitality, and tourism.

Notable places of interest in the PL14 postcode district include the Rame Head Nature Reserve, which was established in 1974 in order to protect and manage important habitats for wildlife, and the Tamar estuary, a wildlife haven featuring diverse birdlife. Additionally, there is Tamar Trails, a popular recreational area where visitors can enjoy activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

The PL14 postcode district is also home to a variety of businesses, including several farms, a number of pubs and restaurants, and a range of small independent shops. The nearby Callington Railway Station also serves the region, as well as buses connecting it to Plymouth city centre.

In terms of leisure and entertainment, there are attractions such as the Port Eliot estate, which hosts festivals throughout the year, the South West Film Studios in south-east Cornwall, and the Eden Project, located just outside the postcode boundaries. There are also two golf courses, one at Saltash and another at St. Mellion, and several stunning coastal walks.

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