The postcode PL6 5SA is located in Plymouth It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PL6 5SA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PL6 5SA 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 PL6 5SA as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Renting hard-pressed workers.
The closest road name to PL6 5SA is Orchard Avenue which is centered 17 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bowhays Walk and is 163 m away. The closest railway station is Plymouth Rail Station, 3.13 km away.
The closest primary school to PL6 5SA (for ages 11 and under) is Austin Farm Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Special Measures on November 5, 2021. 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 PL6 5SA is Edgcumbe Arms and is 6.1 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 6.4 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 24, 2017.
Residents reported an average download speed of 177 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.5 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 1.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for PL6 5SA 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 PL6 5SA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PL6 5SA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PL6 5SA
| 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 PL6 5SA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Farm Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Special Measures (November 5, 2021) | 345 m |
| St Edward's CofE Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 748 m |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 813 m |
| Eggbuckland Community College | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 4, 2020) | 850 m |
| High View School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 29, 2011) | 1.05 km |
| Compton CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 26, 2021) | 1.06 km |
| Widey Court Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 14, 2019) | 1.36 km |
| Courtlands School | Special school | 4-11 | Good (December 18, 2019) | 1.36 km |
| Laira Green Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (January 29, 2020) | 1.44 km |
| Leigham Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 21, 2019) | 1.58 km |
| King's School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.62 km | |
| Tor Bridge Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.62 km | |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 7, 2018) | 1.65 km |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 1.67 km |
| Cann Bridge School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 1.82 km |
| Tor Bridge High | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 1.82 km |
| Lipson Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (December 13, 2018) | 1.83 km |
| Manadon Vale Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (April 2, 2019) | 1.87 km |
| St Boniface's RC College | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (November 27, 2019) | 2.01 km |
| Hyde Park Infants' School | Academy | 5-7 | Serious Weaknesses (November 4, 2021) | 2.19 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PL6 5SA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgcumbe Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 15, 2019 | 6.1 km | |
| The Old Rowing Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 31, 2017 | 6.35 km | |
| Kardkadia | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2018 | 6.36 km | |
| Drecklys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 6.37 km | |
| RG Seafoods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2014 | 6.38 km | |
| The In Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 6.38 km | |
| Torpoint Co-op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2016 | 6.38 km | |
| Town Fryer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2018 | 6.38 km | |
| Warrens Bakery Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 31, 2018 | 6.38 km | |
| Wheelers Food Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2016 | 6.38 km | |
| A Farm Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 24, 2017 | 6.4 km | |
| Dashers Cornish Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 12, 2019 | 6.4 km | |
| Courtyard Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2019 | 6.42 km | |
| Hearts Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2017 | 6.42 km | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 1, 2015 | 6.53 km | |
| Torpoint Band Hut Playschool | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 16, 2015 | 6.53 km | |
| Udal Garth | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2018 | 6.53 km | |
| Cafe Abundance | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2018 | 6.56 km | |
| Torpoint Infant School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2019 | 6.58 km | |
| Kilby's At Torpoint Mosquito Sailing Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 2, 2018 | 6.6 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PL6 5SA - Data from Apr 2022
| Bowhays Walk | 163 m | |
| Frogmore Avenue | 168 m | |
| Summers Close | 170 m | |
| Summers Close | 178 m | |
| Frogmore Avenue | 197 m | |
| Plymouth Rail Station | 3.13 km | |
| Devonport Rail Station | 4.65 km | |
| Dockyard (Plymouth) Rail Station | 4.84 km | |
| Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage | 3.8 km | |
| Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage | 3.8 km | |
| Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage | 3.8 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 2.87 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PL6 5SA - Data from Dec 2021
| Hartley Vale | Valley | 1.05 km |
| Efford Warren | 1.47 km | |
| Leigham Wood | 1.59 km | |
| Blindman's Wood | 1.73 km | |
| May's Marsh | 1.84 km | |
| Mayflower Forest | 1.89 km | |
| Shearwood Plantation | 1.99 km | |
| Manadon Wood | 2.04 km | |
| Arnold's Point | 2.11 km | |
| Saltram Point | 2.12 km | |
| Saltram Wood | 2.13 km | |
| Woodford Wood | 2.27 km | |
| Mainstone Wood | 2.6 km | |
| Drake's Place Reservoir | 2.87 km | |
| Towers Wood | 3.04 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PL6 5SA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 177 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 16.5 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 5.5 | 0.8 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 144.7 | 14.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 418.3 | 37 |
Energy usage data for PL6 5SA - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.39668900 |
| Longitude | -4.11176600 |
| OS Easting | 250003 |
| OS Northing | 0057333 |
| 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 | Eggbuckland |
| 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: Hard-pressed living Group: Hard pressed ageing workers Subgroup: Renting hard-pressed workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Plymouth BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Plymouth BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33047883 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Plymouth 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Plymouth 010C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8C3 |