plymouth PL23 Postcodes

Plymouth (PL23)

The PL23 postcode area is located in the Plymouth postcode town region, within the county of Cornwall, and contains a total of 189 individual postcodes.

There are 9 electoral wards in the PL23 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, 23% of people in PL23 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 PL23 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The postcode PL23 covers an area in the Plymouth district of Devon, United Kingdom. It is bordered by the postcodes of PL12 to the North, PL21 to the east, PL22 to the south, and PL30 to the West.

PL23 covers the locations of Antony, Drake's Island, Kingsand, Maker with Rame, Millbrook, St John, Torpoint, and Torpoint Town.

The majority of the PL23 postcode district is rural, with most areas of it being part of the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The coastal areas and river estuaries of PL23 are designated Sites of Specific Scientific Interest (SSSI).

The area is well-served by the transport infrastructure in the region, with the two nearby A38 and A374 roads providing quick access to the district's towns and Plymouth City Centre. The wide-range of amenities available in the area, including schools, shops, parks, restaurants, banks, and healthcare facilities- make PL23 an attractive location for those looking to commute to the city.

PL23 is the postcode of choice for many visitors to the region, such as surfers and sailors heading to nearby beaches and RNLI crew attending to emergencies in the area.

PL23 is home to historical attractions such as the ruins of St John's Church in neighbouring Millbrook and the remains of an ancient castle in Torpoint. The area is also popular with walkers due to its stunning coastal views along the South West Coast path.

The majority of residential properties in the PL23 postcode are housed in terraced cottages and modest detached homes. Detached homes in semi-rural areas of Plymouth tend to be slightly more expensive, with median prices in the area exceeding those of other towns in the district. The majority of dwellings in PL23 are owner-occupied.

PL23 is part of the South West England European Parliament constituency. The MP for the Plymouth Sutton and Devonport constituency, which PL23 falls under, is Luke Pollard.

PL23 is served by two local newspapers, The Today newspaper and The Western Morning News.

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