The postcode PL6 5SU is located in Plymouth It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PL6 5SU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PL6 5SU is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.3 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 PL6 5SU as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Older workers and retirement.
The closest road name to PL6 5SU is Langmead Close which is centered 67 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Fort Austin Shops and is 113 m away. The closest railway station is Plymouth Rail Station, 3.65 km away.
The closest primary school to PL6 5SU (for ages 11 and under) is St Edward's CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 4, 2020. 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 5SU is Edgcumbe Arms and is 6.61 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 6.77 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 24, 2017.
Residents reported an average download speed of 79.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.5 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 2 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 PL6 5SU 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 5SU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PL6 5SU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PL6 5SU
| 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 5SU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's CofE Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 158 m |
| Austin Farm Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Special Measures (November 5, 2021) | 692 m |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 724 m |
| Tor Bridge Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.05 km | |
| Eggbuckland Community College | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 4, 2020) | 1.09 km |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 7, 2018) | 1.1 km |
| Leigham Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 21, 2019) | 1.15 km |
| Cann Bridge School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 1.24 km |
| Tor Bridge High | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 1.24 km |
| Widey Court Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 14, 2019) | 1.24 km |
| Courtlands School | Special school | 4-11 | Good (December 18, 2019) | 1.24 km |
| Compton CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 26, 2021) | 1.5 km |
| High View School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 29, 2011) | 1.62 km |
| Thornbury Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (April 25, 2019) | 1.8 km |
| St Boniface's RC College | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (November 27, 2019) | 1.93 km |
| Manadon Vale Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (April 2, 2019) | 1.95 km |
| King's School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.99 km | |
| Laira Green Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (January 29, 2020) | 2 km |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 2.25 km |
| Lipson Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (December 13, 2018) | 2.43 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PL6 5SU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgcumbe Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 15, 2019 | 6.61 km | |
| The Old Rowing Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 31, 2017 | 6.73 km | |
| Kardkadia | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2018 | 6.73 km | |
| Drecklys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 6.74 km | |
| RG Seafoods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2014 | 6.75 km | |
| The In Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 6.75 km | |
| Torpoint Co-op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2016 | 6.75 km | |
| Town Fryer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2018 | 6.75 km | |
| Warrens Bakery Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 31, 2018 | 6.75 km | |
| Wheelers Food Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2016 | 6.75 km | |
| A Farm Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 24, 2017 | 6.77 km | |
| Dashers Cornish Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 12, 2019 | 6.77 km | |
| Courtyard Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2019 | 6.78 km | |
| Hearts Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2017 | 6.78 km | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 1, 2015 | 6.89 km | |
| Torpoint Band Hut Playschool | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 16, 2015 | 6.89 km | |
| Just Be Coffee Wine Lounge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2018 | 6.9 km | |
| Udal Garth | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2018 | 6.9 km | |
| Torpoint Infant School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2019 | 6.92 km | |
| Cafe Abundance | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2018 | 6.93 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PL6 5SU - Data from Apr 2022
| Fort Austin Shops | 113 m | |
| Fort Austin Avenue | 114 m | |
| Shallowford Road Top | 189 m | |
| Shallowford Road Top | 195 m | |
| Shallowford Road Shops | 214 m | |
| Plymouth Rail Station | 3.65 km | |
| Devonport Rail Station | 5.06 km | |
| Dockyard (Plymouth) Rail Station | 5.2 km | |
| Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage | 4.39 km | |
| Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage | 4.39 km | |
| Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage | 4.39 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 2.28 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 61.24 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PL6 5SU - Data from Dec 2021
| Hartley Vale | Valley | 1.33 km |
| Leigham Wood | 1.47 km | |
| Efford Warren | 1.74 km | |
| Shearwood Plantation | 1.82 km | |
| May's Marsh | 1.88 km | |
| Blindman's Wood | 1.91 km | |
| Woodford Wood | 1.95 km | |
| Mayflower Forest | 2.02 km | |
| Mainstone Wood | 2.18 km | |
| Manadon Wood | 2.2 km | |
| Saltram Wood | 2.55 km | |
| Saltram Point | 2.62 km | |
| Bickleigh Vale | Valley | 2.64 km |
| Towers Wood | 2.65 km | |
| Arnold's Point | 2.67 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PL6 5SU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 78.1 Mbps | 79.2 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 10.5 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 3 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 130 | 17 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for PL6 5SU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.40194300 |
| Longitude | -4.10967800 |
| OS Easting | 250168 |
| OS Northing | 0057913 |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: Older workers and retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Plymouth BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Plymouth BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33047891 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Plymouth 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Plymouth 012E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B4 |