3,642TOTAL POPULATION
1,601HOUSEHOLDS
4.7%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£32,240AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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PL22 POSTCODE REGION

Plymouth (PL22)

The PL22 postcode area is located in the Plymouth postcode town region, within the county of Cornwall, and contains a total of 229 individual postcodes.

There are 27 electoral wards in the PL22 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 PL22 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 PL22 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The PL22 postcode covers a vast area of the Plymouth district, and is located to the north of the city centre.

The area is mostly a rural district, with vestiges of its former agricultural life. It is home to a number of small villages, including Trerulefoot, Landrake, Saltash and St Germans. The nearest train station is at Saltash, with other stations at nearby St Germans and Lostwithiel.

In terms of education, the PL22 postcode contains a number of primary schools, including Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' Yelverton Primary School and 'Good' Landrake Primary School. In the secondary sector, Fowey River Academy is the local secondary school, offering both academic and vocational courses.

In terms of leisure and entertainment, PL22 offers a number of beaches and estuaries for beachcombing and swimming. These include polkerris beach and its nearby sister polridmouth beach, which are both popular destinations for wind- and kite surfers. Hoskyns Atol is a local nature reserve established in 2001, open to the public and managed by the Cornwall Council.

For those seeking culture, PL22 provides easy access to several National Trust properties and gardens. Cotehele on the River Tamar is a Tudor house and garden, while the nearby Antony estate encompasses a medieval house and 17th-century gardens which are steeped in history.

For those who enjoy the great outdoors, PL22 offers plenty of scenic walks and paths with stunning views. Bodmin moor is an expanse of wild moorland, with rocky tors and the Avon dam, where walkers can take in the beautiful open landscape and enjoy a wide range of activities.

ThePL22 postcode offers its inhabitants and visitors a wealth of opportunities and attractions, with something for everyone to enjoy. Whether it's a dose of culture from a National Trust estate, outdoor adventure in Bodmin Moor or a relaxing day by the beach, the PL22 postcode is a great place to be.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in PL22 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 24%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 23%DE

According to census records, 24% 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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PL22Cornwall

Cornwall

The county of Cornwall

PL22 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 CodePL22
Postal TownPlymouth
MSOA NameCornwall 027
LSOA NameCornwall 027A
CountyCornwall
RegionCornwall
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCornwall,Isles of Scilly
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

PL22 Electoral Wards

The postal region of PL22, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Bofarnel
Boslymon
Braddock
Bridgend
Brooks
Carminow Cross
Couch's Mill
Cutmadoc
Drawbridge
Fletchersbridge
Hillhead
Lanescot
Lantyan
Lerryn
Lostwithiel
Maudlin
Milltown
Newton
Penpillick
Redmoor
Sandylake
St Veep
St Winnow
Sweetshouse
Treesmill
Trewindle
Turfdown
West Taphouse
Browse Postcodes in PL22

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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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