PL22 Postcode District
PL22 is the Postcode District for Lostwithiel in Cornwall
The PL22 postcode district is located in the PL Plymouth postal area, PL22 has a population of 3,865 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 23.88 square miles (61.84 square kilometres or 15,282.19 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the PL22 postcode district is Lostwithiel, located in the county of Cornwall, England. Other significant settlements in the district include Boconnoc, Braddock, Cliff, Couchs Mill, Downend, Fairy Cross, Great Western Village, Lerryn, Lower Polscoe, Milltown, Penpol, Polscoe, St. Veep, Waterlake, and West Taphouse. The post town associated with the PL22 postcode district is Lostwithiel.
There are 1 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector PL22 0, covers Lostwithiel in Cornwall.
The post town for this district is LOSTWITHIEL.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Cornwall area with a total of 209 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| St Blazey | 4.92 | SW |
| Fowey | 4.95 | S |
| Bodmin | 5.88 | NW |
| Liskeard | 8.04 | ENE |
| St Austell | 8.53 | WSW |
| Looe | 8.63 | ESE |
| Wadebridge | 11.81 | NW |
| St Columb Major | 13.82 | W |
| Camelford | 15.09 | N |
| Callington | 15.40 | ENE |
| Padstow | 16.56 | NW |
| Saltash | 18.50 | E |
| Torpoint | 19.26 | E |
| Launceston | 19.78 | NE |
| Newquay | 19.95 | W |
| Truro | 21.08 | WSW |
| Plymouth | 21.74 | E |
| Tavistock | 23.60 | ENE |
| Sherford | 26.26 | E |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 221
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOSTWITHIEL | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 125 |
| LOSTWITHIEL | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 24 |
| Lerryn | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 17 |
| St. Veep | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 11 |
| LOSTWITHIEL | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 9 |
| Braddock | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 4 |
| Boconnoc | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 4 |
| St. Veep | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 3 |
| Couchs Mill | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 3 |
| Downend | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 2 |
| Boconnoc | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 2 |
| Milltown | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 2 |
| Couchs Mill | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 2 |
| West Taphouse | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 1 |
| Cliff | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 1 |
| Penpol | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 1 |
| Waterlake | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 1 |
| Fairy Cross | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 1 |
| Great Western Village | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 1 |
| Great Western Village | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 1 |
| Polscoe | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 1 |
| LOSTWITHIEL | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 1 |
| Lower Polscoe | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 1 |
| Lower Polscoe | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 1 |
| LOSTWITHIEL | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 1 |
| West Taphouse | LOSTWITHIEL | PL22 0 | 1 |
Street list for PL22
BRUNEL QUAYS
GREAT WESTERN VILLAGE, Lostwithiel, Cornwall
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 31402842
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| QUAY STREET | 25 |
| GRENVILLE ROAD B3268 | 22 |
| TERRAS HILL | 17 |
| LERRYN VIEW | 13 |
| QUEEN STREET A390 | 13 |
| GUILDHALL LANE | 12 |
| BARN PARK | 11 |
| ST NICHOLAS PARK | 11 |
| KING STREET | 10 |
| PENDOUR PARK | 10 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 203 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 |
| Other theft | 37 |
| Public order | 29 |
| Burglary | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORE STREET | LOSTWITHIEL | 23 | PL22 0BW | View map | |
| QUEEN STREET | LOSTWITHIEL | 10 | PL22 0AB | View map | |
| QUAY STREET | LOSTWITHIEL | 6 | PL22 0BS | View map |
Schools in the district
Lostwithiel School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bodmin Hill , Lostwithiel
Postcode: PL22 0AJ
Headteacher: Mrs Elaine Badger (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Lerryn CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Lane , Lerryn , Lostwithiel
Postcode: PL22 0QA
Headteacher: Mrs Robyn Riggs (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Winnow CofE School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Downend
Postcode: PL22 0RA
Headteacher: Mrs Jennie Southey (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lostwithiel Dental Surgery | THE OLD CARRIAGE WORKS, BRUNEL QUAYS, STATION YARD, LOSTWITHIEL, CORNWALL, PL22 0EN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lostwithiel Surgery | NORTH STREET, LOSTWITHIEL, CORNWALL, PL22 0EF | GP PRACTICE | Call 01208 872589 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountchase Pharmacy | 13 FORE STREET, LOSTWITHIEL, CORNWALL, PL22 0BW | PHARMACY | Call 01208 872368 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £515,286 | 14 | £499,921 | 19 | £721,227 | 11 | £586,944 | 25 |
| Semi-detached | £286,893 | 14 | £228,986 | 11 | £304,583 | 6 | £304,100 | 11 |
| Terraced | £272,028 | 18 | £296,568 | 20 | £249,605 | 19 | £238,400 | 15 |
| Flats | £257,583 | 9 | £264,667 | 6 | £261,444 | 9 | £248,272 | 9 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Lostwithiel
CRS Code: LOS
Operator: GW
Line: Cornish Main Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Accessible motorway junctions
No motorway junctions found for this postcode district.
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| PL22 0 | Lostwithiel Scale Payment Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| P | L | 2 | 2 | - | X | X | X |
| P | L | 2 | 2 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restormel Castle | Historic Properties | Castle / Fort | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the PL22 postal code is LOSTWITHIEL followed by Lerryn, and St. Veep.
The postcode area has a boundary with Fowey Estuary.
The PL22 Postcode shares a border with PL14 (LISKEARD, Pensilva, Dobwalls), PL23 (FOWEY, Polruan, Lanteglos), PL24 (PAR, St. Blazey, Tywardreath), PL13 (LOOE, Polperro, Pelynt) and PL30 (St. Breward, Lanivet, St. Teath).
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