PL26 6LY is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (PL26) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6LY) 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 PL26.
- Postal Sector. In our case PL26 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LY.
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 PL26 6LY postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is ST. AUSTELL DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the PL26 6LY postcode is home to a bustling 39 residents!
It is situated within the post town of ST. AUSTELL within the old postal county of Cornwall.
PL26 6LY is within Tregavarras.
The PL26 6LY postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
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PL26 6LY: Points of Interest
The Vean
The Vean is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Caerhays, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6LY.
The Beach Cafe
The Beach Cafe is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Beach Cafe, Porthluney Beach, Caerhays, St Austell, PL26 6LY.
Kirk's Kitchen
Kirk's Kitchen is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Caerhays Castle, Caerhays, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6LY.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for PL26 6LY
| Latitude | 50.2431058543 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.85514844606 |
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Weather Forecast for PL26 6LY
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | NNW 9 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | N 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 7 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 7 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PL26 6LY Postcode?
Download Speeds For PL26 6LY
| Average Mbps | 63.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 17.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 330.000 |
PL26 6LY has an average download speed of 63.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,309 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
42% of postcodes (503,291) have slower broadband speeds.
57% of postcodes (680,041) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For PL26 6LY
| Average Mbps | 10.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 50.000 |
PL26 6LY has an average upload speed of 10.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,942 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
27% of postcodes (319,531) have slower upload speeds.
72% of postcodes (858,168) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the PL26 6LY Postcode
Primary Schools
Gorran School
Address: , St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6LH
Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Sleep
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2012-05-02)
Distance: 3.27 miles
Contact: 01726842595
Tregony Community Primary School
Address: Back Lane, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5RP
Headteacher: Mrs Kate Douglass
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-11-21)
Distance: 4.17 miles
Contact: 01872530643
Tregony Community Primary School
Address: Back Lane, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5RP
Headteacher: Mark Weir
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2014-11-05)
Distance: 4.17 miles
Contact:
Secondary Schools
The Roseland Academy
Address: Tregony, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5SE
Headteacher: Richard Clarke
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2017-09-28)
Distance: 4.03 miles
Contact: 01872530675
Brannel School
Address: Rectory Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7RN
Headteacher: Mr Chris Liles
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-04-06)
Distance: 7.03 miles
Contact: 01726822485
Brannel School
Address: Rectory Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7RN
Headteacher: Mr A Edmonds
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2015-10-02)
Distance: 7.04 miles
Contact:
Higher Schools
Cornwall College
Address: Corporate Headquarters, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4DJ
Headteacher: Mr John Evans
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-02-11)
Distance: 8.61 miles
Contact: 01726226557
Truro and Penwith College
Address: College Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3XX
Headteacher: Mr Martin Tucker
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2016-02-26)
Distance: 17.03 miles
Contact: 01872267000
Callywith College
Address: Old Callywith Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2GT
Headteacher: Dr Jonathan Grey
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2020-01-16)
Distance: 19.02 miles
Contact: 01208224000
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near PL26 6LY
ST AUSTELL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Address: PORTHPEAN ROAD, ST AUSTELL, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL26 6AA
Distance: 6.85 miles
Contact: :
TRURO ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 9 TRURO ROAD, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 5JE
Distance: 7.07 miles
Contact: :
OLD MANOR HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: NORTH STREET, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 5QD
Distance: 7.16 miles
Contact: :
THE MANOR HOUSE DENTAL PRACTIC
Address: NORTH STREET, ST AUSTELL, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 5QD
Distance: 7.16 miles
Contact: :
HEADLINES
Address: 28 EAST HILL, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4TR
Distance: 7.18 miles
Contact: :
WEST FACE ORTHODONTICS
Address: 33 NORTH STREET, ST AUSTELL, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 5QE
Distance: 7.23 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near PL26 6LY
BOOTS
Address: 3 FORE STREET, MEVAGISSEY, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL26 6UQ
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01726 842349
BOOTS
Address: 29 FORE STREET, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 5EP
Distance: 7.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01726 72112
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 1-3 VICTORIA PLACE, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 5PE
Distance: 7.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01726 72478
ST STEPHEN PHARMACY
Address: OLD METHODIST CHAPEL, 65 FORE STREET, ST STEPHEN, ST. AUSTELL, PL26 7NW
Distance: 7.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01726 822777
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: THE PHARMACY, CROMWELL ROAD, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4PR
Distance: 7.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01726 223810
BOOTS
Address: 25 POLKYTH PARADE, CARLYON ROAD, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4RD
Distance: 7.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01726 75442
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PL26 6LY
DONNELLY OPTICIANS (TREGONY)
Address: GOBANS, RESKIVERS, TREGONY, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR2 5TE
Distance: 2.91 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ST AUSTELL)
Address: 39 FORE STREET, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 5PY
Distance: 7.09 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FORE ST, ST AUSTELL)
Address: 29 FORE STREET, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 5EP
Distance: 7.09 miles
Contact: :
4152 ST. AUSTELL
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CROMWELL ROAD, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL25 4PR
Distance: 7.34 miles
Contact: :
STANDEN OPTICIANS
Address: 2 HIGHSHORE HOUSE, NEW BRIDGE STREET, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR1 2AA
Distance: 8.68 miles
Contact: :
IBUNTU LTD - LEMON STREET
Address: 66 LEMON STREET, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR1 2PN
Distance: 8.80 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PL26 6LY
GORRAN HAVEN
Address: OLD LIME KILN, GORRAN HAVEN, CORNWALL, PL26 6JG
Distance: 2.91 miles
Contact: :
ROSELAND PARC SURGERY
Address: ROSELAND PARC, FORE STREET, TREGONY, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR2 5PD
Distance: 2.95 miles
Contact: :
TREGONY
Address: THE SURGERY, WELL ST, TREGONY, CORNWALL, TR2 5RT
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: :
MEVAGISSEY SURGERY
Address: RIVER STREET, MEVAGISSEY, ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL26 6UE
Distance: 3.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01726 843701
GRAMPOUND
Address: MILL LANE SURGERY, MILL LANE, GRAMPOUND, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR2 4RU
Distance: 4.50 miles
Contact: :
PROBUS SURGERY
Address: TREGONY ROAD, PROBUS, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR2 4JZ
Distance: 5.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01726 882745
Transport Links near PL26 6LY
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: PL26 6LY
- St Austell
St Austell station, High Cross Street, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4LADistance: 10.16 milesDriving Time: 17.21 minutes - Par
Par station, Station Approach, off Eastcliffe Road, Par, PL24 2LTDistance: 14.11 milesDriving Time: 25.74 minutes - Truro
Truro station, Station Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3HHDistance: 14.85 milesDriving Time: 24.99 minutes - Falmouth Town
Falmouth Town station, Avenue Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4AZDistance: 25.24 milesDriving Time: 39.29 minutes - Falmouth Docks
Falmouth Docks station, Station Approach, off Pendennis Drive, Falmouth, TR11 4LTDistance: 25.52 milesDriving Time: 39.61 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near PL26 6LY
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PL26 6LY
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PL26 6LY Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | St. Austell and Newquay Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Steve Double |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the PL26 6LY 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 PL26 6LY 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.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the PL26 6LY Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Old Vicarage Place, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 5YY | 11.41 miles | Directions from PL26 6LY to Iceland |
| Asda, Cromwell Road, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 4PR | 11.80 miles | Directions from PL26 6LY to Asda |
| Aldi, Slades Road, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 4HW | 12.41 miles | Directions from PL26 6LY to Aldi |
| Tesco, Daniels Lane, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 3HT | 12.56 miles | Directions from PL26 6LY to Tesco |
| Lidl, Daniels Lane, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 3HS | 12.80 miles | Directions from PL26 6LY to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PL26 6LY Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Kenwyn Street, Truro, TR1 3DJ | 8.88 miles | Directions from PL26 6LY to 4 Kenwyn Street |
| 4-5 Station Approach, Cliff Road, Newquay, TR7 2NG | 15.35 miles | Directions from PL26 6LY to 4-5 Station Approach, Cliff Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Pentewan Road, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 5BU | 6.78 miles | Directions from PL26 6LY to McDonald's, Pentewan Road, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 5BU |
| McDonald's, Penhale, Fraddon, ST. COLUMB, TR9 6NA | 10.12 miles | Directions from PL26 6LY to McDonald's, Penhale, Fraddon, ST. COLUMB, TR9 6NA |
| McDonald's, Threemilestone, TRURO, TR3 6BA | 11.03 miles | Directions from PL26 6LY to McDonald's, Threemilestone, TRURO, TR3 6BA |
| McDonald's, Dracaena Avenue, FALMOUTH, TR11 2ER | 11.70 miles | Directions from PL26 6LY to McDonald's, Dracaena Avenue, FALMOUTH, TR11 2ER |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Pentewan Road, ST. AUSTELL, PL25 5BU | 6.78 miles | Directions from PL26 6LY to KFC St Austell - Pentewan Road |
| KFC, Forth An Hellier, BODMIN, PL31 2RW | 17.29 miles | Directions from PL26 6LY to KFC Bodmin - Launceston Road |
| KFC, Gas Lane, Tolvaddon, CAMBORNE, TR14 0BJ | 18.80 miles | Directions from PL26 6LY to KFC Camborne - Trevenson Gateway |