The PL5 2SW postcode is in Plymouth, Plymouth postcode town, within South West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the PL5 2SW area, explore the PL5 2SW Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | PL5 |
| Ward | Honicknowle |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Ernesettle |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Plymouth |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Plymouth |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Plymouth |
| Police Force | Devon & Cornwall |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Devon Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Honicknowle |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Plymouth, Moor View |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 4257 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Challenged transitionaries / Challenged white communities / Larger Towns and Cities, while the work-zone classification is Town fringe countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Ernesettle(0.61 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Lakeside Drive(0.06 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is St Budeaux(1.28 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Ford SchoolAll Through, Good | 3-19 | PL5 2PY (0.45 mi) | Details |
| Ernesettle Community SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 2-11 | PL5 2RB (0.46 mi) | Details |
| Knowle Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | PL5 3QG (0.73 mi) | Details |
| St Budeaux CofE Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 2-11 | PL5 2DW (0.79 mi) | Details |
| Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-7 | PL5 2DT (0.79 mi) | Details |
| Mount Tamar SchoolAll Through, Inadequate | 4-16 | PL5 2EF (0.92 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of PL52SW is 313 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 43 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (988), Between 55 to 64 (914), and Between 45 to 54 (807).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 302 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 5.
Regarding education, 72 adults have No qualifications, while 46 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (253), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (206).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (177), followed by Christian (117).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (49) followed by Semi-routine occupations (37), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (31).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (401), and 305 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1561) and European Union EU-8 (19).