PL6 8ST is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (PL6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8ST) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case PL which means Plymouth.
- Postal District. In our case PL6.
- Postal Sector. In our case PL6 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case ST.
The regional mail center for the post area PL is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the PL6 8ST postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the PL6 8ST postcode have the street address of Dover Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the PL6 8ST postcode is home to a bustling 116 residents!
It is situated within the post town of PLYMOUTH within the old postal county of Devon.
PL6 8ST is within the city of Plymouth.
The PL6 8ST postcode area is composed of 97.62% residential properties, 2.38% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PL6 8ST are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced.
Most properties in PL6 8ST are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 97.62% |
| Commercial | 2.38% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for PL6 8ST
The telephone area code for PL6 8ST is 01752 Plymouth.
Map Coordinates for PL6 8ST
| Latitude | 50.4130433232 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.0971788787 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PL6 8ST Postcode?
Download Speeds For PL6 8ST
| Average Mbps | 84.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 54.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
PL6 8ST has an average download speed of 84.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
752 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
57% of postcodes (678,249) have slower broadband speeds.
43% of postcodes (505,640) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For PL6 8ST
| Average Mbps | 13.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
PL6 8ST has an average upload speed of 13.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
12,047 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
53% of postcodes (626,585) have slower upload speeds.
46% of postcodes (546,009) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of PL6 8ST Postcode
England Secondary Schools
Tor Bridge High
Address: Tor Bridge High, Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8UN
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: 01752207907
England Primary Schools
Tor Bridge Primary School
Address: Tor Bridge Primary School, Eden Valley Gardens, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8EE
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact:
Leigham Primary School
Address: Leigham Primary School, Cockington Close, Leigham, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8RF
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01752790990
Leigham Primary School
Address: Leigham Primary School, Cockington Close, Leigham, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8RF
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact:
Thornbury Primary School
Address: Thornbury Primary School, Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8UL
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01752302600
Thornbury Primary School
Address: Thornbury Primary School, Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8UL
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact:
Austin Farm Academy
Address: Austin Farm Academy, Delamere Road, Eggbuckland, Austin Farm Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5XQ
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01752705367
St Edward's CofE Primary School
Address: St Edward's CofE Primary School, Fort Austin Avenue, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5ST
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01752705130
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Address: St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy, 1 Peregrine Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5FN
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01752395969
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Address: Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Charfield Drive, Charfield Drive, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5PS
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01752703656
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Address: Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Charfield Drive, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5PS
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact:
Widewell Primary Academy
Address: Widewell Primary Academy, Lulworth Drive, Roborough, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7ER
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 01752778796
Oakwood Primary Academy
Address: Oakwood Primary Academy, Pendeen Crescent, Southway, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6QS
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01752775478
Oakwood Primary School
Address: Oakwood Primary School, Pendeen Crescent, Southway, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6QS
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact:
Widey Court Primary School
Address: Widey Court Primary School, Widey Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5JS
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01752773909
Widey Court Primary School
Address: Widey Court Primary School, Widey Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5JS
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near PL6 8ST
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: LEYPARK WALK, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 8UE
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: :
MAINSTONE HEALTH LTD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: MAINSTONE HEALTH LTD, COLWILL ROAD, MAINSTONE, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 8RP
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
NORTH PLYMOUTH DENTAL EDUCATION
Address: 20 RESEARCH WAY, TAMAR SCIENCE PARK, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 8BT
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
EILERTSEN DENTAL CARE
Address: RHIN HOUSE, 24 WILLIAM PRANCE ROAD, DERRIFORD, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5WR
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE (PLYMOUTH)
Address: DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE, DERRIFORD PARK, DERRIFORD BUSINESS PARK, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 5QZ
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
CROWNHILL DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 48 MORSHEAD ROAD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 5AQ
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near PL6 8ST
SPEEDWELL PHARMACY
Address: 8 LEYPARK DRIVE, ESTOVER, PLYMOUTH, PL6 8UD
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01752 704189
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: LEYPARK DRIVE, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 8TB
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01752 237860
MY DOCTORS CHEMIST
Address: UNITS D&C2, PHOENIX MILL, BUSINESS PARK, ESTOVER ROAD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 7PY
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01752 695554
BOOTS
Address: 17 MORSHEAD ROAD, CROWNHILL, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 5AD
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01752 772414
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: 1 WOOLWELL CRESCENT, WOOLWELL, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 7RF
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01752 617349
WELL
Address: KNOWLE HOUSE SURGERY, 4 MEAVY WAY, CROWNHILL, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL5 3JB
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01752 777447
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PL6 8ST
ROYAL EYE INFIRMARY - UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST
Address: DERRIFORD HOSPITAL, DERRIFORD ROAD, DERRIFORD, PLYMOUTH, PL6 8DH
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
PLYMOUTH ROBOROUGH EXTRA
Address: 2 WOOLWELL CRESCENT, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 7RF
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
NOAKES HABERMEHL AND KERR OPTICIANS - CROWNHILL
Address: 2 MEAVY WAY, CROWNHILL, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL5 3BW
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS OPTICIANS
Address: SAINSBURY'S MARSH MILLS, PLYMOUTH ROAD, CRABTREE, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL3 6RL
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
NOAKES HABERMEHL AND KERR OPTICIAN - PLYMPTON
Address: 62 RIDGEWAY, PLYMPTON, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL7 2AL
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: :
CENTRE FOR EYECARE EXCELLENCE WITH PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Address: GIBBON STREET, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL4 8BZ
Distance: 3.20 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PL6 8ST
ELM SURGERY
Address: 123 LEYPARK WALK, ESTOVER, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 8UF
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01752 776772
ROBOROUGH SURGERY
Address: 1 EASTCOTE CLOSE, ROBOROUGH, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 6PH
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01752 701659
WOOLWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SCHOOL DRIVE, WOOLWELL, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 7TH
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01752 209030
KNOWLE HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 4 MEAVY WAY, PLYMOUTH, PL5 3JB
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: :
KNOWLE HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 4 MEAVY WAY, CROWNHILL, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL5 3JB
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01752 705090
LAIRA SURGERY
Address: 95 PIKE ROAD, LAIRA, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL3 6HG
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01752 663473
Motorway Junctions near PL6 8ST
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PL6 8ST
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the PL6 8ST Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band B | 19 |
| Band C | 24 |
What Addresses are in the PL6 8ST Postcode?
Addresses for Dover Road, Plymouth, which have the PL6 8ST Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PL6 8ST Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Plymouth, Moor View Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Johnny Mercer |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the PL6 8ST Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is City of Plymouth Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for City of Plymouth at the following link City of Plymouth.How much is the Council Tax?
City of Plymouth Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much City of Plymouth charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the PL6 8ST Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Plymouth council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries | PLYMOUTH.GOV.UKPostcodes near the PL6 8ST Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the PL6 8ST Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Leypark Drive, PLYMOUTH, PL6 8TB | 0.39 miles | Directions from PL6 8ST to Asda |
| Aldi, Flamborough Road, PLYMOUTH, PL6 6GB | 2.70 miles | Directions from PL6 8ST to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Plymouth Road, Crabtree, PLYMOUTH, PL3 6RL | 2.73 miles | Directions from PL6 8ST to Sainsburys |
| Morrisons, Outland Road, PLYMOUTH, PL3 5UQ | 3.55 miles | Directions from PL6 8ST to Morrisons |
| Lidl, Transit Way, PLYMOUTH, PL5 3TW | 3.85 miles | Directions from PL6 8ST to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PL6 8ST Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit R5, Drakes Circus, Plymouth, PL1 1EA | 3.33 miles | Directions from PL6 8ST to Unit R5, Drakes Circus |
| 97-99 New George Street, Plymouth, PL1 1RQ | 3.62 miles | Directions from PL6 8ST to 97-99 New George Street |
| Service Area, Callington Road, Saltash, PL12 6LF | 6.18 miles | Directions from PL6 8ST to Service Area, Callington Road |
| Sourton Cross,a30/ A386 Sourton, Sourton Cross, EX20 4LY | 20.41 miles | Directions from PL6 8ST to Sourton Cross,a30/ A386 Sourton |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Tavistock Road, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5DA | 1.31 miles | Directions from PL6 8ST to McDonald's, Tavistock Road, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5DA |
| McDonald's, Coypool Road, PLYMOUTH, PL7 4TB | 1.56 miles | Directions from PL6 8ST to McDonald's, Coypool Road, PLYMOUTH, PL7 4TB |
| McDonald's, Pomphlett Road, PLYMOUTH, PL9 7BH | 3.29 miles | Directions from PL6 8ST to McDonald's, Pomphlett Road, PLYMOUTH, PL9 7BH |
| McDonald's, New George Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 1QZ | 3.44 miles | Directions from PL6 8ST to McDonald's, New George Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 1QZ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Tavistock Road, Derriford, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5US | 1.22 miles | Directions from PL6 8ST to KFC Plymouth - Crown Hill Retail Park |
| KFC, Mutley Plain, PLYMOUTH, PL4 6JG | 2.72 miles | Directions from PL6 8ST to KFC Plymouth - Mutley Plain |
| KFC, Union Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 3LU | 3.82 miles | Directions from PL6 8ST to KFC Plymouth - Union Street |