The PL6 6SH postcode is in Plymouth, Plymouth postcode town, within South West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the PL6 6SH area, explore the PL6 6SH Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | PL6 |
| Ward | Southway |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Tamerton Foliot |
| 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 | Southway |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Plymouth, Moor View |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 11823 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is White suburban communities / Endeavouring social renters / Larger Towns and Cities, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Whitleigh(0.27 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Southway Drive Green(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is St Budeaux(2.30 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands SchoolAll Through, Good | 2-19 | PL6 5ES (0.32 mi) | Details |
| Woodfield Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | PL5 4HW (0.38 mi) | Details |
| Sir John Hunt Community Sports CollegeSecondary, Good | 11-19 | PL5 4AA (0.47 mi) | Details |
| Whitleigh Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | PL5 4AA (0.47 mi) | Details |
| St Peter's RC Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | PL5 4HD (0.56 mi) | Details |
| Beechwood Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PL6 6DX (0.57 mi) | Details |
| Brook Green Centre for LearningSecondary, Outstanding | 11-16 | PL5 4DZ (0.62 mi) | Details |
| Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and NurseryPrimary, None | 3-11 | PL5 4LS (0.64 mi) | Details |
| Notre Dame RC SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | PL6 5HN (0.82 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is BUDSHEAD MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.52 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| budshead medical practiceActivebudshead medical practice, 433 budshead rd,whitleigh, plymouth, devon | 01752206002 | PL5 4DU |
| southway surgeryActive33 rockfield avenue, southway, plymouth | 01752776650 | PL6 6DX |
The population of PL66SH is 264 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 39 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1755), Between 25 to 34 (1192), and Between 45 to 54 (1100).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 255 people, followed by Caribbean with a total of 2.
Regarding education, 58 adults have Level 4, while 43 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (305), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (228).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (146), followed by No religion (97).
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 Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (41) followed by Routine occupations (37), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (33).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (428), and 384 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1531) and Africa (19).