PL3 6EL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (PL3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6EL) 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 PL3.
Postal Sector. In our case PL3 6.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case EL.

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 PL3 6EL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is PLYMOUTH DO (2-3). Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the PL3 6EL postcode have the street address of Crabtree Close

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the PL3 6EL postcode is home to a bustling 52 residents!

It is situated within the post town of PLYMOUTH within the old postal county of Devon.

PL3 6EL is within the city of Plymouth.

The PL3 6EL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in PL3 6EL are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are end-terraced. The remainder are mid-terraced, semi-detached and detached. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached, end-terraced and mid-terraced.

Most properties in PL3 6EL are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for PL3 6EL

The telephone area code for PL3 6EL is 01752 Plymouth.

Map Coordinates for PL3 6EL

Latitude	50.3881609287
Longitude	-4.08991867739

Ordnance Survey Maps for PL3 6EL

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Weather Forecast for PL3 6EL

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Light rain	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	79.00%	S 16 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Heavy rain	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	85.00%	SSE 16 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Heavy rain	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	85.00%	SSE 18 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Heavy rain	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	92.00%	S 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Heavy rain	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	90.00%	S 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Heavy rain	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	78.00%	SSW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	16.00%	SSW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	3.00%	S 7 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	4.00%	S 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Partly cloudy (night)	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	2.00%	SSE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	5.00%	SE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	10.00%	S 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	13.00%	SW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	13.00%	NW 4 mph

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	15.00%	NNW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Partly cloudy (night)	7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	16.00%	NNW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	19.00%	NNW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	15.00%	NW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	14.00%	WNW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	13.00%	WNW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	12.00%	NW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	10.00%	NW 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PL3 6EL Postcode?

Download Speeds For PL3 6EL

Average Mbps	55.400
Median Mbps	34.200
Maximum Mbps	205.000

PL3 6EL has an average download speed of 55.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,519 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

33% of postcodes (392,122) have slower broadband speeds.

67% of postcodes (791,000) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For PL3 6EL

Average Mbps	7.900
Median Mbps	6.800
Maximum Mbps	21.000

PL3 6EL has an average upload speed of 7.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).

3,984 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

15% of postcodes (172,372) have slower upload speeds.

85% of postcodes (1,008,285) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of PL3 6EL Postcode

England Primary Schools

Boringdon Primary School

Address: Boringdon Primary School, Courtland Crescent, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4HJ

Distance: 1.36 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752330424

Boringdon Primary School

Address: Boringdon Primary School, Courtland Crescent, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4HJ

Distance: 1.36 miles

Contact:

Glen Park Primary School

Address: Glen Park Primary School, Glen Road, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 2DE

Distance: 1.82 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752339073

Glen Park Primary School

Address: Glen Park Primary School, Glen Road, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 2DE

Distance: 1.82 miles

Contact:

Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School

Address: Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School, 8 Market Road, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1QW

Distance: 1.33 miles

Contact:

Old Priory Junior Academy

Address: Old Priory Junior Academy, Ridgeway, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1QN

Distance: 1.46 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752338199

Woodford Primary School

Address: Woodford Primary School, Litchaton Way, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4RR

Distance: 0.82 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752336228

Woodford Primary School

Address: Woodford Primary School, Linchaton Way, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4RR

Distance: 0.82 miles

Contact:

Leigham Primary School

Address: Leigham Primary School, Cockington Close, Leigham, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8RF

Distance: 1.23 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752790990

Leigham Primary School

Address: Leigham Primary School, Cockington Close, Leigham, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8RF

Distance: 1.23 miles

Contact:

Austin Farm Academy

Address: Austin Farm Academy, Delamere Road, Eggbuckland, Austin Farm Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5XQ

Distance: 0.93 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752705367

High View School

Address: High View School, 2 Torridge Way, Efford, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 6JQ

Distance: 0.85 miles

Contact:

Laira Green Primary School

Address: Laira Green Primary School, Bramley Road, Laira, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 6BP

Distance: 0.88 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752660427

Prince Rock Primary School

Address: Prince Rock Primary School, Embankment Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 9JF

Distance: 1.62 miles

Contact:

Lipson Vale Primary School

Address: Lipson Vale Primary School, Bernice Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7HW

Distance: 1.38 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752224801

Manadon Vale Primary School

Address: Manadon Vale Primary School, St Peter's Road, Manadon, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3DL

Distance: 2.26 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752705345

Manadon Vale Primary School

Address: Manadon Vale Primary School, St Peter's Road, Manadon, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3DL

Distance: 2.26 miles

Contact:

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near PL3 6EL

LARKHAM HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 49 LARKHAM LANE, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL7 4PH

Distance: 0.97 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 60 LOWER COMPTON ROAD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL3 5DW

Distance: 1.56 miles

Contact: :

COURTENAY HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY

Address: STATION ROAD, PLYMPTON, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL7 2AU

Distance: 1.59 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: LEYPARK WALK, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 8UE

Distance: 1.61 miles

Contact: :

MUDGE WAY DENTAL SURGERY

Address: MUDGE WAY, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL7 1AD

Distance: 1.65 miles

Contact: :

MAINSTONE HEALTH LTD (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: MAINSTONE HEALTH LTD, COLWILL ROAD, MAINSTONE, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 8RP

Distance: 1.70 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near PL3 6EL

WELL

Address: 324 OLD LAIRA ROAD, LAIRA, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL3 6AQ

Distance: 0.60 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 660734

WELL

Address: 53 TORRIDGE WAY, EFFORD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL3 6JG

Distance: 0.89 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 794972

WELL

Address: 146 EGGBUCKLAND ROAD, HIGHER COMPTON, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL3 5JU

Distance: 1.33 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 771770

SPEEDWELL PHARMACY

Address: 8 LEYPARK DRIVE, ESTOVER, PLYMOUTH, PL6 8UD

Distance: 1.51 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 704189

ASDA PHARMACY

Address: LEYPARK DRIVE, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 8TB

Distance: 1.51 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 237860

WELL

Address: 31 THE RIDGEWAY, PLYMPTON, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL7 2AW

Distance: 1.63 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 342592

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near PL3 6EL

SPECSAVERS OPTICIANS

Address: SAINSBURY'S MARSH MILLS, PLYMOUTH ROAD, CRABTREE, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL3 6RL

Distance: 0.14 miles

Contact: :

NOAKES HABERMEHL AND KERR OPTICIAN - PLYMPTON

Address: 62 RIDGEWAY, PLYMPTON, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL7 2AL

Distance: 1.63 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (PLYMSTOCK, PLYMOUTH)

Address: 39-41 THE BROADWAY, PLYMSTOCK, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL9 7AN

Distance: 1.93 miles

Contact: :

ICONIC OPTICIANS PLYMSTOCK

Address: 2B THE BROADWAY, PLYMOUTH, PL9 7AW

Distance: 1.97 miles

Contact: :

ROYAL EYE INFIRMARY - UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST

Address: DERRIFORD HOSPITAL, DERRIFORD ROAD, DERRIFORD, PLYMOUTH, PL6 8DH

Distance: 2.23 miles

Contact: :

CENTRE FOR EYECARE EXCELLENCE WITH PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY

Address: GIBBON STREET, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL4 8BZ

Distance: 2.27 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near PL3 6EL

LAIRA SURGERY

Address: 95 PIKE ROAD, LAIRA, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL3 6HG

Distance: 0.58 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 663473

EFFORD SURGERY

Address: 29-31 TORRIDGE WAY, EFFORD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL3 6JG

Distance: 0.89 miles

Contact: :

MOUNT GOULD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

Address: 200 MOUNT GOULD ROAD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL4 7PY

Distance: 1.34 miles

Contact: :

ELM SURGERY

Address: 123 LEYPARK WALK, ESTOVER, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 8UF

Distance: 1.42 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 776772

COLLINGS PARK SURGERY

Address: 57 EGGBUCKLAND ROAD, PLYMOUTH, PL3 5JR

Distance: 1.58 miles

Contact: :

PATHFIELDS PRACTICE

Address: MUDGE WAY, PLYMOUTH, PL7 1AD

Distance: 1.65 miles

Contact: :

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Transport Links near PL3 6EL

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: PL3 6EL

Plymouth
Plymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
Distance: 3.42 miles
Driving Time: 7.17 minutes
Dockyard (Devonport)
Dockyard station, Paisley Street, Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 1RX
Distance: 4.89 miles
Driving Time: 8.53 minutes
Devonport
Devonport station, Portland Road, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4QN
Distance: 5.02 miles
Driving Time: 8.49 minutes
Keyham
Keyham station, Admiralty Street, Keyham, Plymouth, PL2 2BP
Distance: 5.56 miles
Driving Time: 7.98 minutes
St Budeaux Ferry Road
St Budeaux Ferry Road station, Wolseley Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 1JJ
Distance: 5.58 miles
Driving Time: 7.18 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near PL3 6EL

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near PL3 6EL

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands for the PL3 6EL Postcode?

Council Tax Bands for PL3 6EL
Council Tax Band	Number of Properties
Band A	19
Band C	9

What Addresses are in the PL3 6EL Postcode?

Addresses for Crabtree Close, Plymouth, which have the PL3 6EL Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives in the PL3 6EL Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport Boro Const
Member or Parliament	Luke Pollard
Contact Details	Contact Luke Pollard
Political Party	Labour (Co-op)

What Council is the PL3 6EL 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 PL3 6EL 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.UK

House Sales in PL3 6EL

Yearly House Sales for PL3 6EL
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2011	£138,000	£109,000	£123,500	2
2012	£88,000	£88,000	£88,000	1
2014	£101,000	£250,000	£175,500	2
2015	£121,000	£111,000	£116,000	2
2018	£95,000	£95,000	£95,000	1
2019	£230,000	£205,000	£176,667	3
2020	£80,000	£75,000	£84,333	6

Postcodes near the PL3 6EL Postcode

PL3 6PG Appleton Tor Close PL3 6PL Crabtree Close PL3 6EQ Military Road PL3 6RL Plymouth Road PL3 6EF Plymouth Road PL3 6EW Riversleigh PL3 6EY Willow Close

What Popular Supermarkets are near the PL3 6EL Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near PL3 6EL
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Sainsburys, Plymouth Road, Crabtree, PLYMOUTH, PL3 6RL	0.23 miles	Directions from PL3 6EL to Sainsburys
Asda, Leypark Drive, PLYMOUTH, PL6 8TB	2.42 miles	Directions from PL3 6EL to Asda
Morrisons, Pomphlett Road, PLYMOUTH, PL9 7BH	2.63 miles	Directions from PL3 6EL to Morrisons
Iceland, St. Stephens Place, Ridgeway, Plympton, PLYMOUTH, PL7 2ZN	2.69 miles	Directions from PL3 6EL to Iceland
Aldi, Galileo Close, Newnham Industrial Estate, Plympton, PLYMOUTH, PL7 4JW	2.87 miles	Directions from PL3 6EL to Aldi

What Popular Restaurants are near the PL3 6EL Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near PL3 6EL
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Unit R5, Drakes Circus, Plymouth, PL1 1EA	2.38 miles	Directions from PL3 6EL to Unit R5, Drakes Circus
97-99 New George Street, Plymouth, PL1 1RQ	2.76 miles	Directions from PL3 6EL to 97-99 New George Street
Service Area, Callington Road, Saltash, PL12 6LF	6.84 miles	Directions from PL3 6EL to Service Area, Callington Road
Sourton Cross,a30/ A386 Sourton, Sourton Cross, EX20 4LY	22.10 miles	Directions from PL3 6EL to Sourton Cross,a30/ A386 Sourton

Mcdonald's Restaurants near PL3 6EL
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Coypool Road, PLYMOUTH, PL7 4TB	0.45 miles	Directions from PL3 6EL to McDonald's, Coypool Road, PLYMOUTH, PL7 4TB
McDonald's, Pomphlett Road, PLYMOUTH, PL9 7BH	1.64 miles	Directions from PL3 6EL to McDonald's, Pomphlett Road, PLYMOUTH, PL9 7BH
McDonald's, Tavistock Road, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5DA	2.45 miles	Directions from PL3 6EL to McDonald's, Tavistock Road, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5DA
McDonald's, New George Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 1QZ	2.48 miles	Directions from PL3 6EL to McDonald's, New George Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 1QZ

KFC Restaurants near PL3 6EL
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Mutley Plain, PLYMOUTH, PL4 6JG	1.96 miles	Directions from PL3 6EL to KFC Plymouth - Mutley Plain
KFC, Tavistock Road, Derriford, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5US	2.48 miles	Directions from PL3 6EL to KFC Plymouth - Crown Hill Retail Park
KFC, Union Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 3LU	2.97 miles	Directions from PL3 6EL to KFC Plymouth - Union Street