The postcode PL9 8SZ is located in Plymouth It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PL9 8SZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PL9 8SZ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.5 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 PL9 8SZ as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Semi-detached ageing.
The closest road name to PL9 8SZ is Campbell Road which is centered 173 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Shortwood Crescent and is 44 m away. The closest railway station is Plymouth Rail Station, 4.78 km away.
The closest primary school to PL9 8SZ (for ages 11 and under) is Goosewell Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 4, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Plymstock School. The last OFSTED inspection on November 7, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of PL9 8SZ is Edgcumbe Arms and is 6.75 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on October 15, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for PL9 8SZ 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 PL9 8SZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PL9 8SZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PL9 8SZ
| 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 PL9 8SZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymstock School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 543 m |
| Goosewell Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 738 m |
| Coombe Dean School | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (November 29, 2018) | 827 m |
| Pomphlett Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 937 m | |
| Elburton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Outstanding (January 29, 2014) | 1.08 km |
| Morley Meadow Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 27, 2022) | 1.34 km |
| Oreston Community Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 1.82 km |
| Sherford Vale School | Academy | 2-11 | 2.05 km | |
| Hooe Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Good (May 23, 2017) | 2.48 km |
| Prince Rock Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.74 km | |
| Lipson Co-operative Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 3.06 km |
| Laira Green Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (January 29, 2020) | 3.14 km |
| Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | 3.22 km | |
| Plympton St Maurice Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 10, 2020) | 3.34 km |
| Salisbury Road Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 2, 2019) | 3.38 km |
| Old Priory Junior Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Requires improvement (September 25, 2019) | 3.4 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 20, 2014) | 3.43 km |
| Lipson Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (December 13, 2018) | 3.44 km |
| High View School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 29, 2011) | 3.49 km |
| Longcause Community Special School | Special school | 4-16 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 3.57 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PL9 8SZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgcumbe Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 15, 2019 | 6.75 km | |
| Aunty Em's Gatehouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 11, 2018 | 6.91 km | |
| The Farriers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 4, 2021 | 6.91 km | |
| Ahoy Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 7.45 km | |
| The Canteen At Maker Heights | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 5, 2018 | 7.45 km | |
| The Orangery Garden Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2018 | 7.45 km | |
| The Stables Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2017 | 7.45 km | |
| The Old Rowing Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 31, 2017 | 8.14 km | |
| Lee Mill Woollens | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2018 | 8.2 km | |
| The Westward Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 14, 2021 | 8.2 km | |
| Westward Cafe & Truck Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2019 | 8.2 km | |
| Drecklys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 8.21 km | |
| Kardkadia | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2018 | 8.23 km | |
| RG Seafoods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2014 | 8.25 km | |
| The In Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 8.25 km | |
| Torpoint Co-op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2016 | 8.25 km | |
| Town Fryer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2018 | 8.25 km | |
| Warrens Bakery Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 31, 2018 | 8.25 km | |
| Wheelers Food Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2016 | 8.25 km | |
| Kilby's At Torpoint Mosquito Sailing Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 2, 2018 | 8.27 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PL9 8SZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Shortwood Crescent | 44 m | |
| Shortwood Crescent | 50 m | |
| Southernway | 80 m | |
| Southernway | 97 m | |
| Campbell Road | 165 m | |
| Plymouth Rail Station | 4.78 km | |
| Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing | 3.47 km | |
| Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing | 3.48 km | |
| Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing | 3.49 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 7.07 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 62.5 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PL9 8SZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Dunstone Woods | 397 m | |
| Pomphlett Plantation | 1.02 km | |
| Jew's Wood | 1.02 km | |
| Haye Plantation | 1.12 km | |
| Wixenford Bottom | Valley | 1.25 km |
| Kitter Copse | 1.35 km | |
| Wixenford Brake | 1.41 km | |
| Buddle Wood | 1.46 km | |
| Sellar Acres | 1.52 km | |
| Radford Park Arboretum | 1.53 km | |
| Combe Wood | 1.54 km | |
| Halwell Wood | 1.67 km | |
| Ashery Wood | 1.69 km | |
| Basinghall Plantation | 1.76 km | |
| The Belt | 1.86 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PL9 8SZ - 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% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.36164100 |
| Longitude | -4.08114700 |
| OS Easting | 252070 |
| OS Northing | 0053375 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
South West Devon |
| Electoral Ward | Plymstock Dunstone |
| 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: Semi-detached ageing |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Plymouth BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Plymstock BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33047976 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Plymouth 030 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Plymouth 030D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B3 |