1,911TOTAL POPULATION
834HOUSEHOLDS
3.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£30,680AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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PL33 POSTCODE REGION

Plymouth (PL33)

The PL33 postcode area is located in the Plymouth postcode town region, within the county of Cornwall, and contains a total of 86 individual postcodes.

There are 18 electoral wards in the PL33 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, 14% of people in PL33 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 PL33 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The PL33 postcode district is in the city of Plymouth and is located 371 miles (596 km) south-west of London. It covers a total of 5.14 square miles (13.25 sq. km) and is in the South West of England.

The postcode district is comprised mainly of residential areas in Plymouth and the villages of Blachford and Estover, with some commercial and industrial areas. The area also includes Derriford Business Park, Derriford Hospital, and the Laira Depot depot. This area is also home to Drake Circus Shopping Centre, one of the city's major business and retail centers. The Plymouth Citybus runs through the postcode district. Education in the area is provided by Estover Community College, Mannamead Primary School, and Marjorie Langton Junior & Infant School.

Featuring the breathtaking coastal views of the River Plym along its south boundary, the area is a popular destination for outdoor activities. The scenic South West Coast Path runs along its north boundary. Other local attractive green spaces in the area include the Matford Open Space, Estover Playing Fields, and Chelsea Crescent Playground.

The Plymouth Albion rugby football club plays its home matches in the area, and Plymouth Leisure Centre and Suburban Centre are also nearby. Local parks and other recreational activities include walking trails, cycling tracks, and golf courses.

The PL33 postcode has excellent transport links into Plymouth City Centre and other towns in the South West. Plymouth Railway station is also located in the area, providing easy access to other parts of the UK. Plymouth City Airport is also within the postcode district.

Pubs and restaurants in the area include the Yeoman Bar & Kitchen, The Chestnut, The Great Western, The Keyham Tavern, and The Airfield Tavern. There are also numerous pharmacies and GP practices in the area.

In terms of housing, the area has a variety of rental accommodations, including student houses, flats, and terraced houses. The city has many shopping centres, local stores, and supermarkets. Health centers and clinics are also conveniently located in the postcode district as well.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92%WORKING
  • 8%UNEMPLOYED

8% of people in PL33 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 14%AB
  • 60%C2/C2
  • 25%DE

According to census records, 14% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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PL33Cornwall

Cornwall

The county of Cornwall

PL33 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 CodePL33
Postal TownPlymouth
MSOA NameCornwall 003
LSOA NameCornwall 003B
CountyCornwall
RegionCornwall
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCornwall,Isles of Scilly
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

PL33 Electoral Wards

The postal region of PL33, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Dannonchapel
Delabole
Hendra
Lanteglos-by-Camelford
Pengelly
Penpethy
Rockhead
Tramagenna
Trebarwith
Trebarwith Strand
Tregardock
Treknow
Treligga
Trevia
Trewalder
Trewarmett
Trewen
Valley Truckle
Westdowns
Browse Postcodes in PL33

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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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