The postcode PL8 2DR is located in South Hams, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in October 1987 and is an active postcode. PL8 2DR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PL8 2DR is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 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 PL8 2DR as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Detached rural retirement.
The closest road name to PL8 2DR is Vinery Lane which is centered 761 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Sherford Vale School and is 575 m away.
The closest primary school to PL8 2DR (for ages 11 and under) is Sherford Vale School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Plympton Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on March 11, 2020 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of PL8 2DR is The Westward Inn and is 5.38 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 14, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.
Policing for PL8 2DR is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Devon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to PL8 2DR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PL8 2DR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PL8 2DR
| Introduction | October 1987 |
| 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 PL8 2DR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherford Vale School | Academy | 2-11 | 805 m | |
| Plympton St Maurice Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 10, 2020) | 1.2 km |
| Yealmpstone Farm Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 8, 2016) | 1.45 km |
| Longcause Community Special School | Special school | 4-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.56 km |
| Elburton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Outstanding (January 29, 2014) | 1.98 km |
| Plympton Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 11, 2020) | 2.16 km |
| Old Priory Junior Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Requires improvement (September 25, 2019) | 2.22 km |
| Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | 2.24 km | |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 20, 2014) | 2.24 km |
| Chaddlewood Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 19, 2019) | 2.29 km |
| Glen Park Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 2.48 km |
| Coombe Dean School | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (November 29, 2018) | 2.79 km |
| Hele's School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (July 13, 2017) | 3 km |
| Boringdon Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.11 km | |
| Plymstock School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 3.27 km |
| Goosewell Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 3.29 km |
| Woodford Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 2, 2019) | 3.48 km |
| Pomphlett Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.52 km | |
| Morley Meadow Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 27, 2022) | 3.65 km |
| Yealmpton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 3.82 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PL8 2DR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Mill Woollens | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2018 | 5.38 km | |
| The Westward Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 14, 2021 | 5.38 km | |
| Westward Cafe & Truck Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2019 | 5.38 km | |
| Buds Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 14, 2021 | 6.18 km | |
| NIC Services Group Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2018 | 6.18 km | |
| Refuel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 17, 2019 | 6.18 km | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2018 | 6.18 km | |
| Tesco Customer Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2018 | 6.18 km | |
| Tesco Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2018 | 6.18 km | |
| Plymouth Community Healthcare CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 29, 2014 | 6.36 km | |
| Aramark Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 6.56 km | |
| The Conscious Candy Company | Awaiting Inspection | 6.73 km | |
| Bay Tree Food Company | Exempt January 15, 2019 | 6.74 km | |
| Noss Beer Works | Exempt June 13, 2017 | 6.74 km | |
| Tried & Tasted | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 17, 2019 | 6.74 km | |
| Mountain Inn | Awaiting Inspection | 6.99 km | |
| Hunting Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 2, 2021 | 7.01 km | |
| Cadleigh Manor B & B | Exempt | 7.06 km | |
| Millswood Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 29, 2019 | 7.06 km | |
| Coffee Ground | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 14, 2021 | 7.66 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PL8 2DR - Data from Apr 2022
| Sherford Vale School | 575 m | |
| Hercules Way | 966 m | |
| Hercules Way | 967 m | |
| Cherry Park | 1.07 km | |
| Cherry Park | 1.08 km | |
| Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing | 6.22 km | |
| Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing | 6.23 km | |
| Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing | 6.23 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 7.52 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 59.91 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PL8 2DR - Data from Dec 2021
| Chittleburn Wood | 1.37 km | |
| Broad Field Plantation | 1.56 km | |
| Plympton Covert | 1.6 km | |
| Dorsmouth Rock | 1.78 km | |
| Higher Hareston | 1.87 km | |
| Wollaton Plantation | 1.9 km | |
| Kitter Copse | 2.05 km | |
| Tuxton Wood | 2.07 km | |
| Haye Plantation | 2.16 km | |
| Higher Brixton Down Plantation | 2.18 km | |
| Amados Hill | 2.18 km | |
| Hardwick Wood | 2.27 km | |
| Lower Brixton Down Plantation | 2.29 km | |
| Scotch Fir Plantation | 2.34 km | |
| The Belt | 2.35 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PL8 2DR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.36980800 |
| Longitude | -4.04364700 |
| OS Easting | 254762 |
| OS Northing | 0054209 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
South West Devon |
| County Electorial Division | Bickleigh & Wembury ED |
| Electoral Ward | Wembury & Brixton |
| Local Authority District | South Hams |
| 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 | E07000044 |
| Travel To Work Area | Plymouth |
| NHS England Region | South West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Devon |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Detached rural retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | Brixton BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049132 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
South Hams 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
South Hams 009D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C3 |