The postcode PL1 3HQ is located in Plymouth It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PL1 3HQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PL1 3HQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 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 3HQ as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.
The closest road name to PL1 3HQ is East Street which is centered 69 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Union Street and is 40 m away. The closest railway station is Plymouth Rail Station, 1.35 km away.
The closest primary school to PL1 3HQ (for ages 11 and under) is High Street Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Serious Weaknesses on November 13, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Devonport High School for Boys.
The local pub for residents of PL1 3HQ is Edgcumbe Arms and is 1.63 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 2.81 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 24, 2017.
Residents reported an average download speed of 8.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 0.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Policing for PL1 3HQ 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 3HQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PL1 3HQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PL1 3HQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from PL1 3HQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Serious Weaknesses (November 13, 2019) | 229 m |
| Millbay Academy | Academy | 3-16 | 266 m | |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 360 m | |
| Devonport High School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | 602 m | |
| St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (June 24, 2009) | 669 m |
| St George's CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 19, 2022) | 700 m |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 19, 2017) | 704 m |
| City College Plymouth | College | 16-99 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 867 m |
| Stuart Road Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 881 m |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 989 m | |
| Stoke Damerel Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 22, 2021) | 1.03 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 13, 2016) | 1.22 km |
| Stoke Damerel Community College | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 8, 2018) | 1.35 km |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College | Academy | 13-19 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.35 km |
| Mount Wise Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 1.38 km | |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas | Independent school | 2-11 | Good (November 21, 2019) | 1.56 km |
| UTC Plymouth | Academy | 11-19 | 1.58 km | |
| Marlborough Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Requires improvement (December 11, 2019) | 1.69 km |
| Mount Street Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 1.83 km | |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.88 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PL1 3HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgcumbe Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 15, 2019 | 1.63 km | |
| Aunty Em's Gatehouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 11, 2018 | 2.19 km | |
| The Farriers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 4, 2021 | 2.19 km | |
| The Old Rowing Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 31, 2017 | 2.63 km | |
| Drecklys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 2.7 km | |
| Kardkadia | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2018 | 2.72 km | |
| RG Seafoods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2014 | 2.75 km | |
| The In Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 2.75 km | |
| Torpoint Co-op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2016 | 2.75 km | |
| Town Fryer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2018 | 2.75 km | |
| Warrens Bakery Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 31, 2018 | 2.75 km | |
| Wheelers Food Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2016 | 2.75 km | |
| Kilby's At Torpoint Mosquito Sailing Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 2, 2018 | 2.75 km | |
| A Farm Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 24, 2017 | 2.81 km | |
| Dashers Cornish Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 12, 2019 | 2.81 km | |
| Courtyard Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2019 | 2.84 km | |
| Hearts Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2017 | 2.84 km | |
| Cafe Abundance | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2018 | 2.88 km | |
| Udal Garth | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2018 | 2.93 km | |
| Torpoint Nursing Centre At Torcare Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2022 | 2.96 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PL1 3HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Union Street | 40 m | |
| Union Street Post Office | 82 m | |
| Caroline Place | 207 m | |
| High Street | 231 m | |
| High Street | 241 m | |
| Plymouth Rail Station | 1.35 km | |
| Devonport Rail Station | 1.38 km | |
| Dockyard (Plymouth) Rail Station | 1.95 km | |
| Plymouth Ferry Terminal | 494 m | |
| Plymouth Ferry Terminal | 494 m | |
| Plymouth Ferry Terminal | 502 m | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 6.82 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PL1 3HQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Firestone Bay | 925 m | |
| Pebble Side | 1.04 km | |
| Firestone Bay | 1.04 km | |
| Reform Beach | 1.18 km | |
| The Mound | 1.39 km | |
| Drake's Island | 1.57 km | |
| Drake's Place Reservoir | 1.68 km | |
| Barnpool Wood | 1.91 km | |
| Beech Wood | 1.96 km | |
| Teats Hill | 2.03 km | |
| Amphitheatre Wood | 2.07 km | |
| Ravenness Point | 2.1 km | |
| Deadman's Bay | 2.2 km | |
| The Bridge | 2.24 km | |
| Redstone Quarry Plantation | 2.39 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PL1 3HQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 8.2 Mbps | 8.4 Mbps | 10.64 Mbps |
| Upload | 1 Mbps | 0.9 Mbps | 1.18 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 7.6 | 0.8 |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 10.5 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.36923900 |
| Longitude | -4.15775600 |
| OS Easting | 246646 |
| OS Northing | 0054375 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| 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: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Hampered aspiration |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Plymouth BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Plymouth BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33047968 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Plymouth 029 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Plymouth 029D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A2 |