26,591TOTAL POPULATION
11,086HOUSEHOLDS
4.2%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£33,800AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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PL26 POSTCODE REGION

Plymouth (PL26)

The PL26 postcode area is located in the Plymouth postcode town region, within the county of Cornwall, and contains a total of 931 individual postcodes.

There are 140 electoral wards in the PL26 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, 17% of people in PL26 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 PL26 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The PL26 postcode is a postcode that is used by 500 residential and commercial properties in the South East of England (Cornwall). It is located within the town of St Austell and the villages of Lanivet and Lanlivery; both villages are part of the parish of St Neot. The PL26 postcode covers the southern part of St Austell and the whole of Lanivet and Lanlivery.

The PL26 postcode consists of three different parts that are PL26 1, PL26 2 and PL26 6. Each part is made up of two distinct sections: the outcode (the first part) and the incode (the second part). The outcode for the PL26 postcode is PL26 and the incode is 1, 2 or 6 depending on the exact location within the postcode area. The incode is made up of two parts: the area character and the district number. The area character for PL26 is a number ranging from 1 to 9, with 1 being the central area and 9 being the least populated area. The district number is a single digit from 0 to 9. The area and district numbers together make up the postcode, for example PL26 4A would be the postcode for a specific house or building within the PL26 area.

The PL26 postcode serves the towns of St Austell, Lanivet and Lanlivery. These towns are in the county of Cornwall and the region of South West England. It is bordered by the PL11 post code area to the west, the PL28 and PL23 postcode areas to the south, and the PL25 postcode area to the east.

The PL26 postcode area is extremely popular with tourists in the summer months, due to its close proximity to the popular coastal areas of Cornwall such as Padstow, Fowey and St Mawes. The area also has some fantastic attractions for visitors to enjoy such as the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.

The PL26 postcode covers a number of local government districts, including Restormel Borough Council, Cornwall Council, and Caradon District Council, as well as parish councils, such as the St Neot Parish Council and the Lanivet & Lanlivery Parish Council.

Residents of the PL26 postcode enjoy a range of amenities and recreational activities, including pubs, restaurants, cinemas, theatres, beaches, parks, and more. There are also a number of schools in the area, both primary and secondary, as well as a range of health facilities and shopping centres.

ThePL26 postcode covers a diverse and vibrant area in the South East of England. It is filled with a variety of attractions, amenities, and recreational activities that can be enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in PL26 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 17%AB
  • 58%C2/C2
  • 26%DE

According to census records, 17% 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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Cornwall

The county of Cornwall

PL26 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.

Cornwall Postal Town Map
Outward CodePL26
Postal TownPlymouth
MSOA NameCornwall 041
LSOA NameCornwall 041E
CountyCornwall
RegionCornwall
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCornwall,Isles of Scilly
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

PL26 Electoral Wards

The postal region of PL26, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Belowda
Bethel
Bilberry
Black Head
Bodiggo
Bodwen
Boscoppa
Boswinger
Bowling Green
Bridges
Bugle
Carbis
Carclaze
Carloggas
Carluddon
Carne
Carnsmerry
Carpalla
Carthew
Chapel Point
Charlestown
Coldvreath
Coombe
St Austell
Corgee
Creed
Criggan
Currian Vale
Demelza
Dodman Point
Enniscaven
Fal
Foxhole
Garker
Goonabarn
Gorran Churchtown
Gorran Haven
Gorran High Lanes
Gothers
Gracca
Grampound
Greensplat
Hallew
Hendra
Hendra
Hewas Water
Higher Menadew
Higher Porthpean
Higher Town
High Street
Holmbush
Hornick
Inchs
Kestle
Knightor
Lamledra
Lamorick
Lanivet
Lanjeth
Lanjew
Lavrean
Levalsa Meor
Lockengate
London Apprentice
Lower Brynn
Lower Menadue
Lower Porthpean
Lower Woon
Mena
Mevagissey
Molinnis
Mount Charles
Mount Pleasant
Nanpean
Paramoor
Penare
Pentewan
Penwithick
Polgooth
Polmassick
Portholland
Portmellon
Quoit
Redtye
Rescassa
Rescorla
Resugga Green
Retallack
Retire
Roche
Rosehill
Rosemelling
Rosevean
Ruthvoes
Scredda
Skewes
St Austell
St Dennis
Stenalees
Stepaside
St Ewe
Sticker
St Mewan
St Michael Caerhays
St Stephen-in-Brannel
St Wenn
Terras
Toldish
Trebilcock
Tredinnick
Tregargus
Tregonetha
Tregony
Tregorrick
Tregoss
Tregrehan Mills
Trelion
Trelowth
Tremore
Tremorebridge
Trenance
Trenarren
Trescoll
Treskilling
Trethosa
Trethowel
Trethurgy
Trevarrick
Treveor
Treverbyn
Treverbyn
Treviscoe
Trewollock
Trewoon
Trezaise
Tubbs Mill
Veryan Green
Victoria
West Downs
Whitemoor
Woon
Browse Postcodes in PL26

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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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