The postcode PL26 8XN is located in Cornwall It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1991.PL26 8XN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PL26 8XN is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.4 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 PL26 8XN as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.
The closest road name to PL26 8XN is Drummer's Hill which is centered 700 m away.
The nearest bus stop is St Austell Enterprise Park and is 337 m away. The closest railway station is St Austell Rail Station, 2.58 km away.
The closest primary school to PL26 8XN (for ages 11 and under) is Carclaze Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 10, 2021.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Penwithick Fish & Chip Shop and is 1.26 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 22, 2017.
Policing for PL26 8XN is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Cornwall and Isles of Scilly is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to PL26 8XN and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PL26 8XN, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PL26 8XN
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | December 1991 |
| 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 PL26 8XN - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carclaze Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 10, 2021) | 1.48 km |
| Cornwall College | College | 16-99 | Good (February 11, 2022) | 1.78 km |
| Treverbyn Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 10, 2017) | 1.99 km |
| Poltair School | Academy | 11-16 | 2.17 km | |
| Bishop Bronescombe CofE School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 31, 2018) | 2.32 km |
| Sandy Hill Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 24, 2017) | 2.4 km |
| Mount Charles School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (May 21, 2019) | 2.92 km |
| Penrice Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (March 14, 2014) | 2.98 km |
| Pondhu Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.35 km | |
| Charlestown Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 3.48 km |
| Bugle School | Academy | 2-11 | Serious Weaknesses (May 15, 2019) | 3.95 km |
| St Mewan Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 14, 2018) | 3.96 km |
| Luxulyan School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (January 16, 2019) | 4.28 km |
| Biscovey Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Outstanding (November 28, 2014) | 4.71 km |
| Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy | Academy | 2-7 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 4.71 km |
| Doubletrees School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (October 3, 2019) | 4.73 km |
| Foxhole Learning Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Good (September 20, 2018) | 5.63 km |
| Whitemoor Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (July 12, 2019) | 5.81 km |
| Tywardreath School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 8, 2018) | 5.89 km |
| Roche Community Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (October 18, 2018) | 5.94 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PL26 8XN - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Four Pizza Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2020 | 404 m | |
| The Carclaze | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2019 | 479 m | |
| The Cornish Olive Stall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 813 m | |
| Penwithick P.O And Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 25, 2015 | 1.02 km | |
| The Lookout Guesthouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 21, 2015 | 1.11 km | |
| Penwithick Fish & Chip Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2017 | 1.26 km | |
| Carclaze Community Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 10, 2021 | 1.48 km | |
| In Caring Hands | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 23, 2019 | 1.57 km | |
| Nortz And Crosses @ Tregonissey Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 5, 2022 | 1.57 km | |
| The Water Wheel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2018 | 1.62 km | |
| Knightor Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 2, 2019 | 1.67 km | |
| The Chapel Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 10, 2021 | 1.75 km | |
| Wheal Martyn Enterprises | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 30, 2018 | 1.75 km | |
| Asda Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2020 | 1.78 km | |
| Panku | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 1.78 km | |
| Rowes Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 18, 2018 | 1.78 km | |
| CJ's Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2015 | 1.78 km | |
| Cloisters Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 11, 2018 | 1.78 km | |
| The Bay | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 1.78 km | |
| Kungs Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2022 | 1.78 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PL26 8XN - Data from Apr 2022
| St Austell Enterprise Park | 337 m | |
| St Austell Enterprise Park | 351 m | |
| Roundabout | 608 m | |
| Roundabout | 633 m | |
| Industrial Estate | 745 m | |
| St Austell Rail Station | 2.58 km | |
| Luxulyan Rail Station | 4.01 km | |
| Bugle Rail Station | 4.24 km | |
| Newquay St Mawgan Airport | 18.36 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 48.38 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PL26 8XN - Data from Dec 2021
| Great Treverbyn Mica Dam | 669 m | |
| Penwithick Park | 1.34 km | |
| Trethowel Wood | 1.96 km | |
| Trenance Wood | 2.18 km | |
| Gover Valley | Valley | 2.98 km |
| Rock Hill | 3.12 km | |
| Cornish Wood | 3.28 km | |
| Hensbarrow Beacon | 3.44 km | |
| Cuddra Plantation | 3.59 km | |
| Crinnis Wood | 3.85 km | |
| Warren Wood | 3.95 km | |
| Trevanney Wood | 3.95 km | |
| Tremain's Wood | 4.16 km | |
| Appletree Beach | 4.19 km | |
| Du Porth | 4.21 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.36245100 |
| Longitude | -4.78382800 |
| OS Easting | 202100 |
| OS Northing | 0055100 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
St Austell and Newquay |
| Electoral Ward | Penwithick & Boscoppa |
| Local Authority District | Cornwall |
| Region / Government Office Region | South West |
| European Electoral Region | South West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Devon and Cornwall |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000052 |
| Travel To Work Area | St Austell and Newquay |
| NHS England Region | South West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Cancer Alliance | Peninsula |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Health and Social Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Kernow CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural life |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | Penwithick BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33048723 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Cornwall 027 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Cornwall 027E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B1 |