The postcode PL2 2RX is located in Plymouth It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PL2 2RX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PL2 2RX is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.1 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 PL2 2RX as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Semi-detached ageing.
The closest road name to PL2 2RX is Conway Gardens which is centered 56 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Caernarvon Gardens and is 34 m away. The closest railway station is Keyham Rail Station, 1.77 km away.
The closest primary school to PL2 2RX (for ages 11 and under) is Pennycross Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 18, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Devonport High School for Girls. The last OFSTED inspection on November 20, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of PL2 2RX is Wheelers Food Bar and is 3.59 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 28, 2016. The nearest takeaway food is available from A Farm Pizza and is 3.59 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 24, 2017.
Residents reported an average download speed of 143.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for PL2 2RX 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 PL2 2RX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PL2 2RX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PL2 2RX
| 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 PL2 2RX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennycross Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 18, 2021) | 385 m |
| All Saints Church of England Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (October 2, 2019) | 556 m |
| Montpelier Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 558 m |
| Mayflower Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 22, 2016) | 608 m |
| Devonport High School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 20, 2019) | 622 m |
| Shakespeare Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 1.27 km | |
| Weston Mill Community Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.37 km |
| Ford Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.41 km | |
| Manadon Vale Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (April 2, 2019) | 1.53 km |
| Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 29, 2018) | 1.6 km |
| Marine Academy Primary | Academy | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 3, 2015) | 1.72 km |
| Marine Academy Plymouth | Academy | 11-18 | 1.72 km | |
| Stoke Damerel Community College | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 8, 2018) | 1.76 km |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College | Academy | 13-19 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.76 km |
| King's School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.77 km | |
| St Boniface's RC College | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (November 27, 2019) | 1.81 km |
| Drake Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 1.82 km |
| College Road Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 1.86 km |
| Hyde Park Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 1.9 km | |
| Mount Tamar School | Special school | 4-16 | Special Measures (November 26, 2021) | 1.93 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PL2 2RX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kardkadia | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2018 | 3.59 km | |
| A Farm Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 24, 2017 | 3.59 km | |
| Dashers Cornish Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 12, 2019 | 3.59 km | |
| RG Seafoods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2014 | 3.59 km | |
| The In Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 3.59 km | |
| Torpoint Co-op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2016 | 3.59 km | |
| Town Fryer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2018 | 3.59 km | |
| Warrens Bakery Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 31, 2018 | 3.59 km | |
| Wheelers Food Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2016 | 3.59 km | |
| Courtyard Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2019 | 3.6 km | |
| Hearts Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2017 | 3.6 km | |
| Drecklys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 3.61 km | |
| The Old Rowing Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 31, 2017 | 3.62 km | |
| Torpoint Infant School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2019 | 3.66 km | |
| Just Be Coffee Wine Lounge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2018 | 3.66 km | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 1, 2015 | 3.67 km | |
| Torpoint Band Hut Playschool | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 16, 2015 | 3.67 km | |
| Saltash Sailing Club Fast Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2018 | 3.67 km | |
| Udal Garth | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2018 | 3.71 km | |
| Courtyard Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2016 | 3.76 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PL2 2RX - Data from Apr 2022
| Caernarvon Gardens | 34 m | |
| Dryburgh Crescent | 146 m | |
| Ham Close | 147 m | |
| Ham Close | 149 m | |
| Merrivale Road Top | 162 m | |
| Keyham Rail Station | 1.77 km | |
| Dockyard (Plymouth) Rail Station | 2.11 km | |
| St Budeaux Ferry Road Rail Station | 2.12 km | |
| Devonport Ferry Terminal | 3 km | |
| Devonport Ferry Terminal | 3 km | |
| Devonport Ferry Terminal | 3.01 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 4.4 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PL2 2RX - Data from Dec 2021
| Ham Wood | 674 m | |
| Drake's Hill | 1.15 km | |
| Broomball Hill | 1.2 km | |
| Manadon Wood | 1.25 km | |
| Northdown Plantation | 1.42 km | |
| Blindman's Wood | 1.54 km | |
| Blackie Woods Pond | 1.92 km | |
| Barne Brake | 1.97 km | |
| Woodland Wood | 2.02 km | |
| Hartley Vale | Valley | 2.21 km |
| Budshead Wood | 2.5 km | |
| Ernesettle Wood | 2.6 km | |
| Drake's Place Reservoir | 2.71 km | |
| Whitleigh Wood | 2.78 km | |
| Quarry Wood | 2.9 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PL2 2RX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 143.9 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 15.1 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 19.5 | 3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 113.9 | 12.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 363.3 | 36 |
Energy usage data for PL2 2RX - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.39714300 |
| Longitude | -4.15753100 |
| OS Easting | 246752 |
| OS Northing | 0057477 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Plymouth, Moor View |
| Electoral Ward | Ham |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: Semi-detached ageing |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Plymouth BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Plymouth BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33047888 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Plymouth 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Plymouth 011C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B3 |