PL15 8AZ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (PL15) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8AZ) 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 PL15.
- Postal Sector. In our case PL15 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AZ.
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 PL15 8AZ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is LAUNCESTON DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the PL15 8AZ postcode have the street address of Castle Street
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 10 individuals call the PL15 8AZ postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of LAUNCESTON within the old postal county of Cornwall.
PL15 8AZ is within the town of Launceston.
The PL15 8AZ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PL15 8AZ are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of maisonettes. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and enclosed end-terraced. Of these maisonettes, most are end-terraced.
Most properties in PL15 8AZ are privately rented with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for PL15 8AZ
The telephone area code for PL15 8AZ is 01566 Launceston.
Map Coordinates for PL15 8AZ
| Latitude | 50.6383068362 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.36185525397 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for PL15 8AZ
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 112 Launceston and Holsworthy | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 201 Plymouth & Launceston | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for PL15 8AZ
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 26.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | NNE 9 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 20.00% | N 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 20.00% | N 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 12.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | W 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | S 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | S 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | S 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 44.00% | S 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 54.00% | S 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 53.00% | S 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 52.00% | S 18 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 40.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 51.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 80.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 84.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 83.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 78.00% | S 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 73.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 46.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 48.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 45.00% | WSW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PL15 8AZ Postcode?
Download Speeds For PL15 8AZ
| Average Mbps | 82.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 21.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 330.000 |
PL15 8AZ has an average download speed of 82.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
655 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
56% of postcodes (668,514) have slower broadband speeds.
44% of postcodes (515,472) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For PL15 8AZ
| Average Mbps | 10.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 50.000 |
PL15 8AZ has an average upload speed of 10.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,130 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
29% of postcodes (340,326) have slower upload speeds.
71% of postcodes (837,185) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of PL15 8AZ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Windmill Hill Academy
Address: Windmill Hill Academy, Windmill Hill, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9AE
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 01566772143
St Stephens Community Primary School
Address: St Stephens Community Primary School, Roydon Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8HL
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact:
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Address: St Catherine's CofE Primary School, Moorland Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7HX
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01566772198
St Catherine's CofE Primary School
Address: St Catherine's CofE Primary School, Moorland Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7HX
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact:
Tregadillett Primary School
Address: Tregadillett Primary School, Tregadillett, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7EU
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: 01566280060
England Secondary Schools
Launceston College
Address: Launceston College, Hurdon Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JR
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01566772468
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near PL15 8AZ
CASTLE STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 11 CASTLE STREET, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL, PL15 8BA
Distance: 0.02 miles
Contact: :
CASTLE RISE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: MADFORD LANE, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL, PL15 9EB
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL CARE PLUS - CALLINGTON
Address: BLOCK A, FLORENCE ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, KELLY BRAY, CALLINGTON, CORNWALL, PL17 8EX
Distance: 8.55 miles
Contact: :
ARCHWAY DENTAL
Address: BLOCK A, FLORENCE ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, KELLY BRAY, CALLINGTON, PL17 8EX
Distance: 8.55 miles
Contact: :
ARCHWAY DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 5-6 WELL STREET, CALLINGTON, PL17 7AU
Distance: 9.54 miles
Contact: :
HARWOOD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 8 WATTS ROAD, TAVISTOCK, PL19 8LF
Distance: 11.07 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near PL15 8AZ
BOOTS
Address: 28 BROAD STREET, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL, PL15 8AE
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01566 772085
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 9 BROAD STREET, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL, PL15 8AA
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01566 772081
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TAVISTOCK ROAD, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL, PL15 9HG
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01172 913325
ALLIED PHARMACY CALLINGTON
Address: 17-18 FORE STREET, CALLINGTON, PL17 7AE
Distance: 9.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01579 383106
GUNNISLAKE PHARMACY
Address: GUNNISLAKE HEALTH CENTRE, THE ORCHARD, GUNNISLAKE, CORNWALL, PL18 9JZ
Distance: 10.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01822 835000
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: ABBEY SURGERY, 28 PLYMOUTH ROAD, TAVISTOCK, PL19 8BU
Distance: 11.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01822 612104
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PL15 8AZ
VISION EXPRESS (LAUNCESTON)
Address: 16 CHURCH STREET, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL, PL15 8AP
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (LAUNCESTON)
Address: 11 BROAD STREET, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL, PL15 8AJ
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
NOAKES HABERMEHL AND KERR OPTICIANS - CALLINGTON
Address: 49 FORE STREET, CALLINGTON, CORNWALL, PL17 7AQ
Distance: 9.57 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (TAVISTOCK)
Address: 82 WEST STREET, TAVISTOCK, DEVON, PL19 8AQ
Distance: 11.25 miles
Contact: :
ANGUS MCPHIE OPTOMETRISTS LTD
Address: 7 MARKET STREET, TAVISTOCK, DEVON, PL19 0DA
Distance: 11.27 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (TAVISTOCK)
Address: 3 WEST STREET, TAVISTOCK, DEVON, PL19 8AD
Distance: 11.27 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PL15 8AZ
LAUNCESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: LAUNCESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE, LANDLAKE ROAD, LAUNCESTON, PL15 9HH
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: LANDLAKE ROAD, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL, PL15 9HH
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01566 772131
LIFTON SURGERY
Address: NORTH ROAD, LIFTON, DEVON, PL16 0EH
Distance: 3.66 miles
Contact: :
LEWANNICK
Address: LANDRY COTTAGE, LEWANNICK, CORNWALL, PL15 7QD
Distance: 4.26 miles
Contact: :
BOSVENA HEALTH - POLYPHANT HOUSE
Address: POLYPHANT HOUSE, BOWDEN-DERRA PARK, POLYPHANT, LAUNCESTON, PL15 7PU
Distance: 4.98 miles
Contact: :
TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, HAYE ROAD, CALLINGTON, CORNWALL, PL17 7AW
Distance: 9.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01579 382666
Transport Links near PL15 8AZ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: PL15 8AZ
- Gunnislake
Gunnislake station, Station Approach, off Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9DZDistance: 14.58 milesDriving Time: 21.42 minutes - Calstock
Calstock station, Commercial Road, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QYDistance: 15.73 milesDriving Time: 23.45 minutes - Liskeard
Liskeard station, Station Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4DXDistance: 16.54 milesDriving Time: 28.43 minutes - Coombe Junction Halt
Coombe Junction Halt, [un-named lane], off B3254, near Liskeard, PL14 7LLDistance: 16.97 milesDriving Time: 29.07 minutes - Bere Alston
Bere Alston station, Station Road, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7EPDistance: 18.09 milesDriving Time: 28.52 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near PL15 8AZ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PL15 8AZ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the PL15 8AZ Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band A | 5 |
| Band B | 1 |
| Band C | 1 |
What Addresses are in the PL15 8AZ Postcode?
Addresses for Castle Street, Launceston, Cornwall, which have the PL15 8AZ Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PL15 8AZ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | North Cornwall Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Scott Mann |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the PL15 8AZ Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Cornwall 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 Cornwall at the following link Cornwall.How much is the Council Tax?
Cornwall 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 Cornwall 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 PL15 8AZ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Cornwall 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 - Cornwall CouncilHouse Sales in PL15 8AZ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £71,500 | £71,500 | £71,500 | 1 |
| 2021 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the PL15 8AZ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the PL15 8AZ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Hurdon Road, LAUNCESTON, PL15 9DA | 1.02 miles | Directions from PL15 8AZ to Lidl |
| Tesco, Tavistock Road, LAUNCESTON, PL15 9HG | 1.16 miles | Directions from PL15 8AZ to Tesco |
| Iceland, Launceston Retail Park, Hurdon Road, LAUNCESTON, PL15 9DJ | 1.20 miles | Directions from PL15 8AZ to Iceland |
| Tesco, Tavistock Road, CALLINGTON, PL17 7RD | 15.31 miles | Directions from PL15 8AZ to Tesco |
| Waitrose, Station Road, HOLSWORTHY, EX22 6AZ | 18.92 miles | Directions from PL15 8AZ to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PL15 8AZ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sourton Cross,a30/ A386 Sourton, Sourton Cross, EX20 4LY | 14.08 miles | Directions from PL15 8AZ to Sourton Cross,a30/ A386 Sourton |
| Service Area, Callington Road, Saltash, PL12 6LF | 16.05 miles | Directions from PL15 8AZ to Service Area, Callington Road |
| 97-99 New George Street, Plymouth, PL1 1RQ | 20.71 miles | Directions from PL15 8AZ to 97-99 New George Street |
| Unit R5, Drakes Circus, Plymouth, PL1 1EA | 20.82 miles | Directions from PL15 8AZ to Unit R5, Drakes Circus |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Saltash Parkway Industrial Estate, SALTASH, PL12 6LF | 16.22 miles | Directions from PL15 8AZ to McDonald's, Saltash Parkway Industrial Estate, SALTASH, PL12 6LF |
| McDonald's, Tavistock Road, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5DA | 18.56 miles | Directions from PL15 8AZ to McDonald's, Tavistock Road, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5DA |
| McDonald's, Bodmin Retail Park, Launceston Rd, Bodmin PL31 2AP | 18.93 miles | Directions from PL15 8AZ to McDonald's, Bodmin Retail Park, Launceston Rd, Bodmin PL31 2AP |
| McDonald's, New George Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 1RX | 20.71 miles | Directions from PL15 8AZ to McDonald's, New George Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 1RX |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Tavistock Road, Derriford, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5US | 18.50 miles | Directions from PL15 8AZ to KFC Plymouth - Crown Hill Retail Park |
| KFC, Forth An Hellier, BODMIN, PL31 2RW | 18.81 miles | Directions from PL15 8AZ to KFC Bodmin - Launceston Road |
| KFC, Mutley Plain, PLYMOUTH, PL4 6JG | 20.39 miles | Directions from PL15 8AZ to KFC Plymouth - Mutley Plain |
| KFC, Union Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 3LU | 20.73 miles | Directions from PL15 8AZ to KFC Plymouth - Union Street |
| KFC, Pentewan Road, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 5BU | 28.31 miles | Directions from PL15 8AZ to KFC St Austell - Pentewan Road |