PL3 Postcode District
PL3 is one of 10 Postcode Districts for the Plymouth Post town in Devon
The PL3 postcode district is located in the PL Plymouth postal area, PL3 has a population of 31,096 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 2.81 square miles (7.27 square kilometres or 1,795.41 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the PL3 postcode district is Plymouth, located in the county of Devon, England. Other significant settlements in this postcode district include Mutley, Peverell, Stoke, Hartley, Lower Compton, Mannamead, Crabtree, Efford, and Laira. However, these settlements represent a small proportion of the data and are therefore not mentioned. The most significant post town in the PL3 postcode district is Plymouth.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector PL3 4, covers Plymouth in Devon.
The sector PL3 5, covers Plymouth in Devon.
The sector PL3 6, covers Plymouth in Devon.
The post town for this district is PLYMOUTH.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the City of Plymouth (B) area with a total of 694 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 1.54 | SSW |
| Torpoint | 3.39 | WSW |
| Sherford | 3.95 | ESE |
| Saltash | 4.17 | WNW |
| Ivybridge | 9.01 | E |
| Tavistock | 11.22 | N |
| Callington | 11.63 | NW |
| Looe | 14.84 | W |
| Liskeard | 15.80 | WNW |
| Buckfastleigh | 16.51 | ENE |
| Kingsbridge | 16.92 | ESE |
| Ashburton | 18.43 | ENE |
| Salcombe | 18.87 | ESE |
| Totnes | 19.48 | E |
| Launceston | 20.06 | NNW |
| Fowey | 22.95 | W |
| Chagford | 23.26 | NNE |
| Dartmouth | 24.14 | E |
| Lostwithiel | 24.24 | W |
| Bovey Tracey | 24.33 | NE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 806
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL3 5 | 239 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL3 6 | 211 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL3 4 | 197 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL3 4 | 27 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL3 5 | 14 |
| Mannamead | PLYMOUTH | PL3 5 | 11 |
| Mannamead | PLYMOUTH | PL3 5 | 10 |
| Peverell | PLYMOUTH | PL3 4 | 10 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL3 4 | 9 |
| Stoke | PLYMOUTH | PL3 4 | 9 |
| Stoke | PLYMOUTH | PL3 4 | 7 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL3 6 | 7 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL3 4 | 6 |
| Crabtree | PLYMOUTH | PL3 6 | 6 |
| Peverell | PLYMOUTH | PL3 4 | 6 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL3 5 | 6 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL3 4 | 4 |
| Laira | PLYMOUTH | PL3 6 | 4 |
| Laira | PLYMOUTH | PL3 6 | 4 |
| Crabtree | PLYMOUTH | PL3 6 | 3 |
| Efford | PLYMOUTH | PL3 6 | 2 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL3 6 | 2 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL3 6 | 2 |
| Mutley | PLYMOUTH | PL3 4 | 2 |
| Crabtree | PLYMOUTH | PL3 6 | 1 |
| Efford | PLYMOUTH | PL3 6 | 1 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL3 6 | 1 |
| Mannamead | PLYMOUTH | PL3 5 | 1 |
| Hartley | PLYMOUTH | PL3 5 | 1 |
| Lower Compton | PLYMOUTH | PL3 5 | 1 |
| Peverell | PLYMOUTH | PL3 4 | 1 |
| Stoke | PLYMOUTH | PL3 4 | 1 |
Street list for PL3
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| RUSSELL AVENUE | 229 |
| GLENTOR ROAD | 156 |
| MAKER VIEW | 113 |
| FOXFIELD CLOSE | 103 |
| UPPER KNOLLYS TERRACE LANE | 100 |
| BELMONT PLACE | 85 |
| THAMES GARDENS | 84 |
| ALMA ROAD A386 | 78 |
| ALBERT ROAD B3396 | 77 |
| ARUN CLOSE | 76 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2362 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 630 |
| Shoplifting | 570 |
| Other theft | 500 |
| Public order | 332 |
| Vehicle crime | 249 |
| Drugs | 193 |
| Burglary | 133 |
| Other crime | 125 |
| Possession of weapons | 66 |
| Theft from the person | 35 |
| Robbery | 30 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Bicycle theft | 11 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVONPORT ROAD | PLYMOUTH | 38 | PL3 4DH | View map | |
| HYDE PARK ROAD | PLYMOUTH | 25 | PL3 4JN | View map | |
| EGGBUCKLAND ROAD | PLYMOUTH | 12 | PL3 5JU | View map | |
| PEVERELL PARK ROAD | PLYMOUTH | 9 | PL3 4NA | View map | |
| OLD LAIRA ROAD | PLYMOUTH | 7 | PL3 6AF | View map | |
| PLYMOUTH ROAD | PLYMOUTH | CRABTREE | 7 | PL3 6RL | View map |
Schools in the district
Stoke Damerel Community College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Somerset Place , Stoke , Plymouth
Postcode: PL3 4BD
Headteacher: Miss Anita Frier (Executive Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Somerset Place , Stoke , Plymouth
Postcode: PL3 4BD
Headteacher: Miss Anita Frier
Ofsted rating: Good
Hyde Park Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hyde Park Road , Mutley , Plymouth
Postcode: PL3 4RH
Headteacher: Miss Tina Jackson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Hyde Park Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hyde Park Road , Mutley , Plymouth
Postcode: PL3 4RH
Headteacher: Mrs Yvonne Jones (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hyde Park Infants' School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hyde Park Road , Mutley , Plymouth
Postcode: PL3 4RS
Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Hill (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Hyde Park Infants' School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hyde Park Road , Mutley , Plymouth
Postcode: PL3 4RS
Headteacher: Mrs Yvonne Jones (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Serious Weaknesses
Compton CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Higher Compton Road , Plymouth
Postcode: PL3 5JB
Headteacher: Mr Mark Oakshott (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Laira Green Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bramley Road , Laira , Plymouth
Postcode: PL3 6BP
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Jones (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
High View School
Phase: Primary
Address:
2 Torridge Way , Efford , Plymouth
Postcode: PL3 6JQ
Headteacher: Mr Jody Trayte (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
High View School
Phase: Primary
Address:
2 Torridge Way , Efford , Plymouth
Postcode: PL3 6JQ
Headteacher: Mr Jody Trayte (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Mabyn CofE School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Mabyn , Bodmin
Postcode: PL30 3BQ
Headteacher: Mrs Brigid Howells (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Kew Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Kew , Bodmin
Postcode: PL30 3ER
Headteacher: Mr Mark Clutsom (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Kew ACE Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Kew , Bodmin
Postcode: PL30 3ER
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Murray (Executive Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Teath Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
North Road , St Teath , Bodmin
Postcode: PL30 3JX
Headteacher: Mr Lee Bacchus (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Teath Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
North Road , St Teath , Bodmin
Postcode: PL30 3JX
Headteacher: Mrs Juliet Davies (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Tudy CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Tudy , Bodmin
Postcode: PL30 3NH
Headteacher: Mrs Brigid Howells (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Cardinham School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cardinham , Bodmin
Postcode: PL30 4BN
Headteacher: Mrs Ingrid Bennett (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Cardinham School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cardinham , Bodmin
Postcode: PL30 4BN
Headteacher: Mr David Jones (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Blisland Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Waterloo , Blisland , Bodmin
Postcode: PL30 4JX
Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Stoate (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Blisland Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Waterloo , Blisland , Bodmin
Postcode: PL30 4JX
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Smith (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Breward Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Breward , Bodmin
Postcode: PL30 4LX
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Ward (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Breward Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Breward , Bodmin
Postcode: PL30 4LX
Headteacher: Miss Ruth Moore (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Lanlivery Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lanlivery , Bodmin
Postcode: PL30 5BT
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Barker-Brown (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Lanlivery Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lanlivery , Bodmin
Postcode: PL30 5BT
Headteacher: Miss Lauren Howell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Red Moor School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Red Moor School , Churchtown Farm , Lanlivery
Postcode: PL30 5BT
Headteacher: Miss Laura Horne
Ofsted rating: Good
Luxulyan School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Luxulyan , Bodmin
Postcode: PL30 5EE
Headteacher: Dr Brian McCaldin (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Luxulyan School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Luxulyan , Bodmin
Postcode: PL30 5EE
Headteacher: Nathan Cooper (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Lanivet Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lanivet , Bodmin
Postcode: PL30 5HE
Headteacher: Mrs Ingrid Bennett (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Lanivet Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lanivet , Honeys Hill , Bodmin
Postcode: PL30 5HE
Headteacher: Mr Tim Gray (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Nanstallon Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Nanstallon , Bodmin
Postcode: PL30 5JZ
Headteacher: Mr Ben Stephenson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Wenn School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Wenn , Bodmin
Postcode: PL30 5PS
Headteacher: Mrs Grace Smith (Head of School)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bodmin College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Lostwithiel Road , Bodmin
Postcode: PL31 1DD
Headteacher: Ms Claire White (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Athelstan Park , Bodmin
Postcode: PL31 1DS
Headteacher: Mr Shaun Perfect (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
The Beacon Infant and Nursery School, Bodmin
Phase: Primary
Address:
38 Robartes Road , Bodmin
Postcode: PL31 1JQ
Headteacher: Sally Attwell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Beacon ACE Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
38 Robartes Road , Bodmin
Postcode: PL31 1JQ
Headteacher: Mrs Kaye Haywood (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barn Lane,Bodmin , Bodmin
Postcode: PL31 1LW
Headteacher: Mrs Alison McDonald (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
3-5 Barn Lane , Bodmin
Postcode: PL31 1LZ
Headteacher: Mr Richard Triggs (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Callywith College
Phase: 16 plus
Address:
Old Callywith Road , Bodmin
Postcode: PL31 2GT
Headteacher: Dr Jonathan Grey
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Berrycoombe School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Berrycoombe Vale , Bodmin
Postcode: PL31 2PH
Headteacher: Mr Craig Robertson (Head)
Ofsted rating: Good
Berrycoombe School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Berrycoombe Vale , Bodmin
Postcode: PL31 2PH
Headteacher: Mr Craig Robertson (Head)
Ofsted rating: Good
Camelford Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Station Road , Camelford
Postcode: PL32 9UE
Headteacher: Mr Lee Bacchus (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Camelford Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Station Road , Camelford
Postcode: PL32 9UE
Headteacher: Mrs Anne Howard (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Sir James Smith's Community School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Dark Lane , Camelford
Postcode: PL32 9UJ
Headteacher: Mr Jon Lawrence (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Sir James Smith's School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Dark Lane , Camelford
Postcode: PL32 9UJ
Headteacher: Mr Marc Cooper (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Otterham Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Marshgate , Camelford
Postcode: PL32 9YW
Headteacher: Mrs H Ward (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Otterham Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Marshgate , Camelford
Postcode: PL32 9YW
Headteacher: Mrs H Ward (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Delabole Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
High Street , Delabole
Postcode: PL33 9AL
Headteacher: Mrs Louise Kirkman
Ofsted rating: Good
Tintagel Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Treven , Tintagel
Postcode: PL34 0DU
Headteacher: Mrs Louise Kirkman (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Boscastle Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Fore Street , Boscastle
Postcode: PL35 0AU
Headteacher: Mrs Sara Haden (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 60 LOWER COMPTON ROAD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL3 5DW | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Milehouse Dental Care | 42 MILEHOUSE ROAD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL3 4DA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Milehouse Road (dental Surgery) | 15 MILEHOUSE ROAD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL3 4AD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Spadental Plymouth | REAR OF 2 HYDE PARK ROAD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL3 4RJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | The Mead Dental Practice | 61 MANNAMEAD ROAD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL3 4SS | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Hartley Dental | 113 MANNAMEAD ROAD, PLYMOUTH, PL3 5LL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre | 7 LOCKYER ROAD, PLYMOUTH, PL3 4RL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laira Surgery | 95 PIKE ROAD, LAIRA, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL3 6HG | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01752 663473 |
| 2 | Stoke Surgery | BELMONT VILLAS, STOKE, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL3 4DP | GP PRACTICE | Call 01752 562569 |
| 3 | Efford Surgery | 29-31 TORRIDGE WAY, EFFORD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL3 6JG | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Mannamead Surgery | 22 EGGBUCKLAND ROAD, PLYMOUTH, PL3 5HE | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Well | 324 OLD LAIRA ROAD, LAIRA, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL3 6AQ | PHARMACY | Call 01752 660734 |
| 2 | Well | 146 EGGBUCKLAND ROAD, HIGHER COMPTON, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL3 5JU | PHARMACY | Call 01752 771770 |
| 3 | Well | 53 TORRIDGE WAY, EFFORD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL3 6JG | PHARMACY | Call 01752 794972 |
| 4 | Hyde Park Pharmacy | 71-73 HYDE PARK ROAD, MUTLEY, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL3 4JN | PHARMACY | Call 01752 663216 |
| 5 | Well | 34 DEVONPORT ROAD, STOKE, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL3 4DH | PHARMACY | Call 01752 562120 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Specsavers Opticians | SAINSBURY'S MARSH MILLS, PLYMOUTH ROAD, CRABTREE, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL3 6RL | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
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 | £426,398 | 44 | £407,186 | 50 | £422,700 | 44 | £421,876 | 33 |
| Semi-detached | £287,566 | 132 | £287,739 | 140 | £312,646 | 127 | £301,945 | 144 |
| Terraced | £260,929 | 256 | £252,869 | 249 | £238,414 | 221 | £253,586 | 264 |
| Flats | £158,017 | 69 | £144,844 | 63 | £140,021 | 69 | £144,835 | 101 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
No motorway junctions found for this postcode district.
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| PL3 4 | Plymouth Delivery Office (2-3) |
| PL3 5 | Plymouth Delivery Office (2-3) |
| PL3 6 | Plymouth Delivery Office (2-3) |
Postcode format
| P | L | 3 | - | X | X | X |
| P | L | 3 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlements in the PL3 postal code are PLYMOUTH and Peverell.
The postcode area has a boundary with Plymouth Sound.
The PL3 Postcode shares a border with PL4 (PLYMOUTH, Mutley), PL6 (PLYMOUTH, Derriford, Roborough), PL9 (PLYMOUTH, Wembury, Sherford), PL1 (PLYMOUTH, Devonport, Stonehouse), PL2 (PLYMOUTH, Keyham, Ford) and PL7 (PLYMOUTH, Plympton, Sparkwell).
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