plymouth PL17 Postcodes

Plymouth (PL17)

The PL17 postcode area is located in the Plymouth postcode town region, within the county of Cornwall, and contains a total of 498 individual postcodes.

There are 68 electoral wards in the PL17 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, 24% of people in PL17 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 PL17 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The PL17 postcode is located in the Plymouth district of Devon, England. The area is home to the small village of Summercourt and a particular administrative district called Summercourt & Downderry. It is a rural area, mainly composed of small villages, hills, and farmland. Despite being predominantly a rural and agricultural area, there is a good selection of amenities and services including a post office, pubs and restaurants, convenience stores, hardware stores, banks, a library, and an independent movie theater.

Educationally, a range of primary schools exist within the community, including Summercourt Community Primary School and St. Neot Methodist Primary School. For secondary educations, pupils travel outside the PL17 area to attend the other schools in the Plymouth district.

Transport links to the PL17 area are not as strong as they are in nearby urban areas. The area is mainly serviced by private public transport firms and buses, although there is a rail connection via Altarnun and the Twenty Mile Loop.

The PL17 postcode boundaries are defined by the A389 (Summercourt & Downderry), the A390 (St.Neot), and the North Cornwall Railway line (Tiegans & Victoria).

Demographically, the PL17 region is largely made up of rural households, with most of the population living in detached dwellings. The area has above average levels of household income and disposable income, and household sizes tend to be smaller in size compared to the wider Plymouth district.

In terms of religious breakdown, the main denominations in the PL17 postcode are Christianity and with some small element of other religious affiliations such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sikhism.

The PL17 postcode is home to many different types of businesses, ranging from agricultural and rural businesses to small independent shops and local service providers. There are also a number of holiday parks and camping spots nearby, making the region popular for tourists travelling to the south west portion of England.

In terms of leisure activities, residents of the area are welcomed by ample outdoor activities, with country walks and scenic rides. They also have access to an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, and a local gym. Additionally, there is a monthly Farmers' Market held in the area.

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