The postcode PL3 5QJ is located in Plymouth It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PL3 5QJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PL3 5QJ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.5 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 PL3 5QJ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to PL3 5QJ is Vapron Road which is centered 153 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Church of Latter Day Saints and is 47 m away. The closest railway station is Plymouth Rail Station, 1.89 km away.
The closest primary school to PL3 5QJ (for ages 11 and under) is King's School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Eggbuckland Community College. The last OFSTED inspection on March 4, 2020 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of PL3 5QJ is Edgcumbe Arms and is 4.8 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 4.99 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 24, 2017.
66.7% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for PL3 5QJ 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 PL3 5QJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PL3 5QJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PL3 5QJ
| 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 PL3 5QJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's School | Independent school | 2-11 | 257 m | |
| Compton CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 26, 2021) | 346 m |
| Eggbuckland Community College | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 4, 2020) | 801 m |
| Hyde Park Infants' School | Academy | 5-7 | Serious Weaknesses (November 4, 2021) | 874 m |
| Hyde Park Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 882 m | |
| Plymouth College | Independent school | 2-19 | 954 m | |
| Manadon Vale Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (April 2, 2019) | 1.13 km |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 1.32 km |
| Widey Court Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 14, 2019) | 1.39 km |
| Courtlands School | Special school | 4-11 | Good (December 18, 2019) | 1.39 km |
| Lipson Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (December 13, 2018) | 1.47 km |
| Plymouth High School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | 1.49 km | |
| Devonport High School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 20, 2019) | 1.54 km |
| High View School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 29, 2011) | 1.58 km |
| St Boniface's RC College | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (November 27, 2019) | 1.6 km |
| Montpelier Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.69 km |
| Austin Farm Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Special Measures (November 5, 2021) | 1.7 km |
| Pennycross Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 18, 2021) | 1.73 km |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas | Independent school | 2-11 | Good (November 21, 2019) | 1.79 km |
| Laira Green Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (January 29, 2020) | 1.8 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PL3 5QJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgcumbe Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 15, 2019 | 4.8 km | |
| The Old Rowing Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 31, 2017 | 4.94 km | |
| Kardkadia | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2018 | 4.95 km | |
| Drecklys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 4.96 km | |
| RG Seafoods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2014 | 4.97 km | |
| The In Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 4.97 km | |
| Torpoint Co-op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2016 | 4.97 km | |
| Town Fryer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2018 | 4.97 km | |
| Warrens Bakery Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 31, 2018 | 4.97 km | |
| Wheelers Food Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2016 | 4.97 km | |
| A Farm Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 24, 2017 | 4.99 km | |
| Dashers Cornish Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 12, 2019 | 4.99 km | |
| Courtyard Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2019 | 5.01 km | |
| Hearts Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2017 | 5.01 km | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 1, 2015 | 5.13 km | |
| Torpoint Band Hut Playschool | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 16, 2015 | 5.13 km | |
| Udal Garth | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2018 | 5.13 km | |
| Cafe Abundance | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2018 | 5.15 km | |
| Torpoint Infant School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2019 | 5.18 km | |
| Kilby's At Torpoint Mosquito Sailing Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 2, 2018 | 5.19 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PL3 5QJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Church of Latter Day Saints | 47 m | |
| Vapron Road | 80 m | |
| Hartley Reservoir | 125 m | |
| Hartley Reservoir | 169 m | |
| Henders Corner | 211 m | |
| Plymouth Rail Station | 1.89 km | |
| Devonport Rail Station | 3.25 km | |
| Dockyard (Plymouth) Rail Station | 3.44 km | |
| Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage | 2.95 km | |
| Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage | 2.95 km | |
| Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage | 2.95 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 3.67 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PL3 5QJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Hartley Vale | Valley | 586 m |
| Blindman's Wood | 795 m | |
| Manadon Wood | 1.04 km | |
| Drake's Place Reservoir | 1.79 km | |
| Arnold's Point | 2.35 km | |
| Saltram Point | 2.59 km | |
| Efford Warren | 2.59 km | |
| Ham Wood | 2.68 km | |
| Teats Hill | 2.82 km | |
| Saltram Wood | 2.86 km | |
| Leigham Wood | 2.98 km | |
| The Mound | 2.99 km | |
| Broomball Hill | 3 km | |
| Drake's Hill | 3.02 km | |
| Quarry Wood | 3.07 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PL3 5QJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 33.3% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.39203500 |
| Longitude | -4.13018700 |
| OS Easting | 248679 |
| OS Northing | 0056853 |
| 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 | Compton |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Plymouth BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Plymouth BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33047908 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Plymouth 016 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Plymouth 016B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |