The postcode PL4 8BU is located in Plymouth It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PL4 8BU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PL4 8BU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 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 PL4 8BU as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.
The closest road name to PL4 8BU is Gilwell Street which is centered 35 m away.
The nearest bus stop is City Library & Museum and is 195 m away. The closest railway station is Plymouth Rail Station, 696 m away.
The closest primary school to PL4 8BU (for ages 11 and under) is Mount Street Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Plymouth High School for Girls.
The local pub for residents of PL4 8BU is Edgcumbe Arms and is 3.34 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 4.34 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 24, 2017.
42.9% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 42.9% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for PL4 8BU 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 PL4 8BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PL4 8BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PL4 8BU
| 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 PL4 8BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Street Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 104 m | |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 398 m | |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas | Independent school | 2-11 | Good (November 21, 2019) | 429 m |
| Plymouth High School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | 501 m | |
| Salisbury Road Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 2, 2019) | 798 m |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 813 m | |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 19, 2017) | 1.12 km |
| Plymouth College | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.14 km | |
| Hyde Park Infants' School | Academy | 5-7 | Serious Weaknesses (November 4, 2021) | 1.22 km |
| Hyde Park Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 1.24 km | |
| St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (June 24, 2009) | 1.28 km |
| Lipson Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (December 13, 2018) | 1.32 km |
| Prince Rock Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.37 km | |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 1.39 km | |
| Millbay Academy | Academy | 3-16 | 1.56 km | |
| Stuart Road Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 1.57 km |
| High Street Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Serious Weaknesses (November 13, 2019) | 1.82 km |
| Stoke Damerel Community College | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 8, 2018) | 1.87 km |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College | Academy | 13-19 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.87 km |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 1.9 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PL4 8BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgcumbe Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 15, 2019 | 3.34 km | |
| Aunty Em's Gatehouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 11, 2018 | 3.8 km | |
| The Farriers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 4, 2021 | 3.8 km | |
| The Old Rowing Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 31, 2017 | 4.2 km | |
| Drecklys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 4.25 km | |
| Kardkadia | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2018 | 4.26 km | |
| RG Seafoods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2014 | 4.29 km | |
| The In Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 4.29 km | |
| Torpoint Co-op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2016 | 4.29 km | |
| Town Fryer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2018 | 4.29 km | |
| Warrens Bakery Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 31, 2018 | 4.29 km | |
| Wheelers Food Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2016 | 4.29 km | |
| A Farm Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 24, 2017 | 4.34 km | |
| Dashers Cornish Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 12, 2019 | 4.34 km | |
| Courtyard Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2019 | 4.37 km | |
| Hearts Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2017 | 4.37 km | |
| Kilby's At Torpoint Mosquito Sailing Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 2, 2018 | 4.37 km | |
| Cafe Abundance | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2018 | 4.44 km | |
| Udal Garth | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2018 | 4.47 km | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 1, 2015 | 4.52 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PL4 8BU - Data from Apr 2022
| City Library & Museum | 195 m | |
| University | 205 m | |
| University | 212 m | |
| University | 218 m | |
| University | 227 m | |
| Plymouth Rail Station | 696 m | |
| Devonport Rail Station | 2.58 km | |
| Dockyard (Plymouth) Rail Station | 3.05 km | |
| Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage | 1.01 km | |
| Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage | 1.01 km | |
| Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage | 1.01 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 5.59 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PL4 8BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Drake's Place Reservoir | 263 m | |
| Teats Hill | 972 m | |
| The Mound | 1.04 km | |
| Deadman's Bay | 1.26 km | |
| Reform Beach | 1.37 km | |
| Pebble Side | 1.42 km | |
| Mount Batten | 1.96 km | |
| Clovelly Bay | 1.98 km | |
| Arnold's Point | 2.13 km | |
| Batten Bay | 2.25 km | |
| Firestone Bay | 2.38 km | |
| Firestone Bay | 2.49 km | |
| Drake's Island | 2.52 km | |
| Hartley Vale | Valley | 2.52 km |
| Saltram Point | 2.54 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PL4 8BU - 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 | 0% | 42.9% |
| 300+ Mbps | 42.9% | 42.9% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.37471100 |
| Longitude | -4.13488300 |
| OS Easting | 248292 |
| OS Northing | 0054938 |
| 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 | Drake |
| 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: Cosmopolitans Group: Students around campus Subgroup: Student communal living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Plymouth BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Plymouth BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33047953 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Plymouth 027 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Plymouth 027A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A1 |