The postcode PL1 2AL is located in Plymouth It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 1995.PL1 2AL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
PL1 2AL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of PL1 2AL as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Retired independent city dwellers.
The closest road name to PL1 2AL is Basket Ope which is centered 31 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Distillery and is 35 m away. The closest railway station is Plymouth Rail Station, 1.14 km away.
The closest primary school to PL1 2AL (for ages 11 and under) is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Plymouth High School for Girls.
The local pub for residents of PL1 2AL is Edgcumbe Arms and is 2.89 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on October 15, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from A Farm Pizza and is 4.26 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 24, 2017.
Policing for PL1 2AL is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Plymouth Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to PL1 2AL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PL1 2AL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PL1 2AL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | July 1995 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from PL1 2AL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 573 m | |
| St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (June 24, 2009) | 823 m |
| Mount Street Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 858 m | |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 940 m | |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas | Independent school | 2-11 | Good (November 21, 2019) | 1.02 km |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 19, 2017) | 1.13 km |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 1.19 km | |
| Millbay Academy | Academy | 3-16 | 1.21 km | |
| Plymouth High School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | 1.24 km | |
| Salisbury Road Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 2, 2019) | 1.26 km |
| Prince Rock Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.55 km | |
| High Street Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Serious Weaknesses (November 13, 2019) | 1.63 km |
| Stuart Road Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 1.71 km |
| St George's CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 19, 2022) | 1.72 km |
| Devonport High School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | 1.86 km | |
| Plymouth College | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.86 km | |
| Lipson Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (December 13, 2018) | 1.93 km |
| Hyde Park Infants' School | Academy | 5-7 | Serious Weaknesses (November 4, 2021) | 1.95 km |
| Hyde Park Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 1.96 km | |
| Stoke Damerel Community College | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 8, 2018) | 2.14 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PL1 2AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgcumbe Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 15, 2019 | 2.89 km | |
| Aunty Em's Gatehouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 11, 2018 | 3.25 km | |
| The Farriers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 4, 2021 | 3.25 km | |
| The Old Rowing Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 31, 2017 | 4.09 km | |
| Drecklys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 4.15 km | |
| Kardkadia | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2018 | 4.17 km | |
| RG Seafoods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2014 | 4.2 km | |
| The In Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 4.2 km | |
| Torpoint Co-op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2016 | 4.2 km | |
| Town Fryer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2018 | 4.2 km | |
| Warrens Bakery Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 31, 2018 | 4.2 km | |
| Wheelers Food Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2016 | 4.2 km | |
| Ahoy Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 4.21 km | |
| The Canteen At Maker Heights | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 5, 2018 | 4.21 km | |
| The Orangery Garden Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2018 | 4.21 km | |
| The Stables Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2017 | 4.21 km | |
| Kilby's At Torpoint Mosquito Sailing Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 2, 2018 | 4.22 km | |
| A Farm Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 24, 2017 | 4.26 km | |
| Dashers Cornish Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 12, 2019 | 4.26 km | |
| Courtyard Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2019 | 4.29 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PL1 2AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Distillery | 35 m | |
| Batter Street | 92 m | |
| Buckwell Street | 153 m | |
| The Citadel | 178 m | |
| Job Centre | 180 m | |
| Plymouth Rail Station | 1.14 km | |
| Devonport Rail Station | 2.65 km | |
| Dockyard (Plymouth) Rail Station | 3.19 km | |
| Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage | 344 m | |
| Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage | 344 m | |
| Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage | 349 m | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 6.35 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PL1 2AL - Data from Dec 2021
| The Mound | 284 m | |
| Teats Hill | 568 m | |
| Reform Beach | 658 m | |
| Pebble Side | 754 m | |
| Deadman's Bay | 791 m | |
| Drake's Place Reservoir | 950 m | |
| Mount Batten | 1.34 km | |
| Clovelly Bay | 1.49 km | |
| Batten Bay | 1.62 km | |
| Drake's Island | 1.81 km | |
| Firestone Bay | 1.83 km | |
| Rum Bay | 1.92 km | |
| Firestone Bay | 1.93 km | |
| Jennycliff Bay | 2.23 km | |
| Arnold's Point | 2.53 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.36804300 |
| Longitude | -4.13725400 |
| OS Easting | 248100 |
| OS Northing | 0054200 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport |
| Electoral Ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Local Authority District | Plymouth |
| Region / Government Office Region | South West |
| European Electoral Region | South West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Heart of the South West Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Devon and Cornwall |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000026 |
| Travel To Work Area | Plymouth |
| NHS England Region | South West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Plymouth Teaching |
| Cancer Alliance | Peninsula |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Devon |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Devon CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers Group: Ageing city dwellers Subgroup: Retired independent city dwellers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Plymouth BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Plymouth BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33047956 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Plymouth 027 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Plymouth 027G |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7D2 |