The postcode PL6 8LS is located in Plymouth It was introduced in January 1992 and is an active postcode. PL6 8LS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PL6 8LS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.5 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 PL6 8LS as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.
The closest road name to PL6 8LS is Marsh Close which is centered 109 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Argosy House and is 34 m away. The closest railway station is Plymouth Rail Station, 4.52 km away.
The closest primary school to PL6 8LS (for ages 11 and under) is Woodford Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 2, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Hele's School. The last OFSTED inspection on July 13, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of PL6 8LS is Edgcumbe Arms and is 7.41 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 8.11 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 24, 2017.
Policing for PL6 8LS 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 8LS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PL6 8LS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PL6 8LS
| Introduction | January 1992 |
| 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 8LS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 2, 2019) | 786 m |
| Hele's School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (July 13, 2017) | 1.37 km |
| Austin Farm Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Special Measures (November 5, 2021) | 1.64 km |
| Leigham Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 21, 2019) | 1.65 km |
| Boringdon Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.7 km | |
| High View School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 29, 2011) | 1.83 km |
| Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | 1.87 km | |
| Laira Green Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (January 29, 2020) | 1.92 km |
| Old Priory Junior Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Requires improvement (September 25, 2019) | 2.04 km |
| St Edward's CofE Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 2.05 km |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 2.19 km |
| Tor Bridge Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.2 km | |
| Plympton Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 11, 2020) | 2.37 km |
| Cann Bridge School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 2.4 km |
| Tor Bridge High | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 2.4 km |
| Glen Park Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 2.53 km |
| Morley Meadow Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 27, 2022) | 2.62 km |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 2.72 km |
| Lipson Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (December 13, 2018) | 2.76 km |
| Eggbuckland Community College | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 4, 2020) | 2.83 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PL6 8LS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgcumbe Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 15, 2019 | 7.41 km | |
| Aunty Em's Gatehouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 11, 2018 | 7.86 km | |
| The Farriers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 4, 2021 | 7.86 km | |
| The Old Rowing Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 31, 2017 | 8.02 km | |
| Mountain Inn | Awaiting Inspection | 8.03 km | |
| Drecklys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 8.06 km | |
| Kardkadia | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2018 | 8.06 km | |
| Lee Mill Woollens | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2018 | 8.07 km | |
| The Westward Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 14, 2021 | 8.07 km | |
| Westward Cafe & Truck Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2019 | 8.07 km | |
| RG Seafoods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2014 | 8.08 km | |
| The In Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 8.08 km | |
| Torpoint Co-op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2016 | 8.08 km | |
| Town Fryer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2018 | 8.08 km | |
| Warrens Bakery Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 31, 2018 | 8.08 km | |
| Wheelers Food Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2016 | 8.08 km | |
| A Farm Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 24, 2017 | 8.11 km | |
| Dashers Cornish Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 12, 2019 | 8.11 km | |
| Courtyard Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2019 | 8.13 km | |
| Hearts Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2017 | 8.13 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PL6 8LS - Data from Apr 2022
| Argosy House | 34 m | |
| Plymouth Road | 98 m | |
| Coypool P&R | 224 m | |
| Marsh Mills East | 266 m | |
| Sainsbury Superstore | 315 m | |
| Plymouth Rail Station | 4.52 km | |
| Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage | 4.6 km | |
| Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage | 4.61 km | |
| Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage | 4.61 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 3.8 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 60.49 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PL6 8LS - Data from Dec 2021
| Mayflower Forest | 196 m | |
| May's Marsh | 238 m | |
| Efford Warren | 706 m | |
| Leigham Wood | 800 m | |
| Shearwood Plantation | 872 m | |
| Saltram Wood | 1.37 km | |
| Woodford Wood | 1.44 km | |
| Hardwick Wood | 1.59 km | |
| Amados Hill | 1.68 km | |
| The Belt | 1.79 km | |
| Saltram Point | 1.82 km | |
| Sellar Acres | 1.92 km | |
| Mainstone Wood | 2 km | |
| Towers Wood | 2.12 km | |
| Boringdon Park Wood | 2.12 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.39241100 |
| Longitude | -4.08464700 |
| OS Easting | 251917 |
| OS Northing | 0056803 |
| 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 | Moor View |
| 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: Industrious communities Subgroup: Industrious transitions |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Plymouth BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Plymouth BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33045777 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Plymouth 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Plymouth 010D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8A1 |