PL6 Postcode District
PL6 is one of 10 Postcode Districts for the Plymouth Post town in Devon
The PL6 postcode district is located in the PL Plymouth postal area, PL6 has a population of 42,828 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 13.34 square miles (34.54 square kilometres or 8,535.86 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the PL6 postcode district is Plymouth, located in the county of Devon, England. Other significant settlements in this district include Crownhill, Derriford, and Eggbuckland. The most significant post town in this district is also Plymouth.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector PL6 5, covers Plymouth and Derriford in Devon.
The sector PL6 6, covers Plymouth and Derriford in Devon.
The sector PL6 7, covers Plymouth and Roborough in Devon.
The sector PL6 8, covers Plymouth and Derriford 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) (916 postal codes), followed by the South Hams District area (103 postal codes), and finally, the West Devon District (B) area (3 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 | 4.71 | SSW |
| Saltash | 4.96 | WSW |
| Sherford | 5.47 | SSE |
| Torpoint | 5.65 | SW |
| Tavistock | 8.18 | NNW |
| Ivybridge | 8.83 | ESE |
| Callington | 10.37 | WNW |
| Buckfastleigh | 14.86 | ENE |
| Liskeard | 15.87 | W |
| Looe | 16.32 | WSW |
| Ashburton | 16.48 | ENE |
| Launceston | 17.87 | NW |
| Kingsbridge | 17.91 | SE |
| Totnes | 18.54 | E |
| Chagford | 20.24 | NE |
| Salcombe | 20.26 | SE |
| Okehampton | 21.55 | NNE |
| Moretonhampstead | 21.74 | NE |
| Bovey Tracey | 22.01 | ENE |
| Newton Abbot | 22.92 | ENE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,168
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL6 5 | 246 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL6 6 | 225 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL6 8 | 187 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL6 7 | 143 |
| Derriford | PLYMOUTH | PL6 5 | 45 |
| Roborough | PLYMOUTH | PL6 7 | 33 |
| Derriford | PLYMOUTH | PL6 6 | 27 |
| Derriford | PLYMOUTH | PL6 8 | 23 |
| Glenholt Park | PLYMOUTH | PL6 7 | 22 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL6 8 | 21 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL6 5 | 17 |
| Eggbuckland | PLYMOUTH | PL6 5 | 14 |
| Eggbuckland | PLYMOUTH | PL6 5 | 13 |
| Derriford | PLYMOUTH | PL6 5 | 12 |
| Roborough | PLYMOUTH | PL6 7 | 12 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL6 7 | 12 |
| Glenholt Park | PLYMOUTH | PL6 7 | 11 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL6 5 | 10 |
| Estover | PLYMOUTH | PL6 7 | 10 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL6 7 | 8 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL6 8 | 7 |
| Derriford | PLYMOUTH | PL6 8 | 7 |
| Roborough | PLYMOUTH | PL6 7 | 7 |
| Bickleigh | PLYMOUTH | PL6 7 | 6 |
| Derriford | PLYMOUTH | PL6 6 | 4 |
| Crownhill | PLYMOUTH | PL6 5 | 4 |
| Leigham | PLYMOUTH | PL6 8 | 4 |
| Woolwell | PLYMOUTH | PL6 7 | 3 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL6 7 | 3 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL6 6 | 3 |
| Crownhill | PLYMOUTH | PL6 7 | 3 |
| Crownhill | PLYMOUTH | PL6 7 | 2 |
| Estover | PLYMOUTH | PL6 7 | 2 |
| Roborough | PLYMOUTH | PL6 7 | 2 |
| Roborough Down | PLYMOUTH | PL6 7 | 2 |
| Bickleigh | PLYMOUTH | PL6 7 | 2 |
| Marsh Mills | PLYMOUTH | PL6 8 | 2 |
| Crownhill | PLYMOUTH | PL6 5 | 2 |
| Woolwell | PLYMOUTH | PL6 7 | 2 |
| Leigham | PLYMOUTH | PL6 8 | 1 |
| Marsh Mills | PLYMOUTH | PL6 8 | 1 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL6 7 | 1 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL6 7 | 1 |
| Crownhill | PLYMOUTH | PL6 7 | 1 |
| Estover | PLYMOUTH | PL6 7 | 1 |
| Woolwell | PLYMOUTH | PL6 7 | 1 |
| PLYMOUTH | PLYMOUTH | PL6 6 | 1 |
| Crownhill | PLYMOUTH | PL6 5 | 1 |
| Eggbuckland | PLYMOUTH | PL6 5 | 1 |
Street list for PL6
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| MORSHEAD ROAD B3413 | 164 |
| GLADE CLOSE | 152 |
| MARSH MILLS PARK | 112 |
| CHARLTON ROAD | 99 |
| TAILYOUR ROAD | 91 |
| HENDWELL CLOSE | 87 |
| MILES MITCHELL AVENUE | 82 |
| SQUIRREL CLOSE | 76 |
| BUDSHEAD WAY B3873 | 69 |
| RYDAL CLOSE | 62 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3349 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 622 |
| Public order | 461 |
| Other theft | 428 |
| Shoplifting | 375 |
| Drugs | 230 |
| Other crime | 185 |
| Vehicle crime | 117 |
| Burglary | 113 |
| Possession of weapons | 87 |
| Theft from the person | 36 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Robbery | 27 |
| Bicycle theft | 12 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORSHEAD ROAD | PLYMOUTH | 26 | PL6 5AD | View map | |
| SOUTHWAY DRIVE | PLYMOUTH | 19 | PL6 6QR | View map | |
| MARSH MILLS PARK | PLYMOUTH | 11 | PL6 8LX | View map | |
| LEYPARK DRIVE | PLYMOUTH | 9 | PL6 8UD | View map | |
| ROSCOFF RISE | PLYMOUTH | 7 | PL6 5FP | View map | |
| TAVISTOCK ROAD | PLYMOUTH | 7 | PL6 5US | View map | |
| UPLAND DRIVE | PLYMOUTH | 7 | PL6 6BE | View map | |
| PLYMOUTH ROAD | PLYMOUTH | 6 | PL6 8ET | View map |
Schools in the district
Woodlands School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Woodview Learning Community , Picklecombe Drive , Off Tamerton Foliot Road , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 5ES
Headteacher: Mrs Andrea Hemmens (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
1 Peregrine Road , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 5FN
Headteacher: Mr Christian Conners
Ofsted rating: Good
Notre Dame RC School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Looseleigh Lane , Derriford , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 5HN
Headteacher: Mr Michael Antram (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Widey Court Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Widey Lane , Crownhill , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 5JS
Headteacher: Shaun Nicholls (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Courtlands School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Widey Lane , Crownhill , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 5JS
Headteacher: Mr Lee Earnshaw (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Widey Court Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Widey Lane , Crownhill , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 5JS
Headteacher: Mr Shaun Nicholls (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Courtlands School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Widey Lane , Crownhill , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 5JS
Headteacher: Mrs Hannah Smart (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Charfield Drive , Eggbuckland , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 5PS
Headteacher: Wendy Cording (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School, Charfield Drive , Charfield Drive , Eggbuckland , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 5PS
Headteacher: Mrs Susie Carroll (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Edward's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Fort Austin Avenue , Eggbuckland , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 5ST
Headteacher: Mrs Jane Bird (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Austin Farm Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Delamere Road , Eggbuckland , Austin Farm Academy , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 5XQ
Headteacher: Mrs Ruth Baptiste
Ofsted rating: Good
Eggbuckland Community College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Westcott Close , Eggbuckland , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 5YB
Headteacher: Miss Heather Lilley (Acting Principal)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Beechwood Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
31 Rockfield Avenue , Southway , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 6DX
Headteacher: Mrs Jackie Sparrow (Acting Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Beechwood Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
31 Rockfield Avenue , Southway , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 6DX
Headteacher: Mr Paul Arnold
Ofsted rating: Good
Oakwood Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Pendeen Crescent , Southway , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 6QS
Headteacher: Mrs Jackie Sparrow (Acting Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Oakwood Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Pendeen Crescent , Southway , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 6QS
Headteacher: Miss Katie Hammond (Head of School)
Ofsted rating: Good
Widewell Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lulworth Drive , Roborough , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 7ER
Headteacher: Mrs Victoria Broughton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Drive , Woolwell , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 7JW
Headteacher: Mrs Tameka Hue Hamilton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Tor Bridge Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Eden Valley Gardens , Estover , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 8EE
Headteacher: Mr Aaron Meredith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Cann Bridge School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
23 Eden Valley Gardens , Estover , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 8EE
Headteacher: Mr Shane Baker (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Tor Bridge Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Eden Valley Gardens , Estover , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 8EE
Headteacher: Mr Aaron Meredith
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Leigham Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cockington Close , Leigham , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 8RF
Headteacher: Mrs Jane Bellamy (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Leigham Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cockington Close , Leigham , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 8RF
Headteacher: Mrs Samantha Barker (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Thornbury Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Miller Way , Estover , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 8UL
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Hardisty (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Thornbury Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Miller Way , Estover , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 8UL
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Hardisty (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Miller Way , Estover , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 8UN
Headteacher: Mr Stephen Martin (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Tor Bridge High
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Miller Way , Estover , Plymouth
Postcode: PL6 8UN
Headteacher: Mrs Tracy Stephenson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crownhill Dental Practice | 48 MORSHEAD ROAD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 5AQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | LEYPARK WALK, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 8UE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Dental Access Centre (plymouth) | DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE, DERRIFORD PARK, DERRIFORD BUSINESS PARK, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 5QZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Mainstone Health Ltd (dental Surgery) | MAINSTONE HEALTH LTD, COLWILL ROAD, MAINSTONE, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 8RP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Bickleigh Dental Centre | SHAUGH PRIOR, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 7AJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Eilertsen Dental Care | RHIN HOUSE, 24 WILLIAM PRANCE ROAD, DERRIFORD, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5WR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woolwell Medical Centre | SCHOOL DRIVE, WOOLWELL, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 7TH | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01752 209030 |
| 2 | Elm Surgery | 123 LEYPARK WALK, ESTOVER, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 8UF | GP PRACTICE | Call 01752 776772 |
| 3 | Southway Surgery | 33 ROCKFIELD AVENUE, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 6DX | GP PRACTICE | Call 01752 776650 |
| 4 | Roborough Surgery | 1 EASTCOTE CLOSE, ROBOROUGH, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 6PH | GP PRACTICE | Call 01752 701659 |
| 5 | Elm Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service | 123 LEYPARK WALK, PLYMOUTH, PL6 8UF | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Well | 6 BAMPFYLDE WAY, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 6SW | PHARMACY | Call 01752 778186 |
| 2 | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 1 WOOLWELL CRESCENT, WOOLWELL, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 7RF | PHARMACY | Call 01752 617349 |
| 3 | Well | 331 SOUTHWAY DRIVE, SOUTHWAY, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 6QR | PHARMACY | Call 01752 775832 |
| 4 | Asda Pharmacy | LEYPARK DRIVE, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 8TB | PHARMACY | Call 01752 237860 |
| 5 | Boots | 17 MORSHEAD ROAD, CROWNHILL, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 5AD | PHARMACY | Call 01752 772414 |
| 6 | My Doctors Chemist | UNITS D&C2, PHOENIX MILL, BUSINESS PARK, ESTOVER ROAD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 7PY | PHARMACY | Call 01752 695554 |
| 7 | Speedwell Pharmacy | 8 LEYPARK DRIVE, ESTOVER, PLYMOUTH, PL6 8UD | PHARMACY | Call 01752 704189 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plymouth Roborough Extra | 2 WOOLWELL CRESCENT, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 7RF | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Royal Eye Infirmary - University Hospitals Plymouth Nhs Trust | DERRIFORD HOSPITAL, DERRIFORD ROAD, DERRIFORD, PLYMOUTH, PL6 8DH | 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 | £431,446 | 129 | £441,800 | 117 | £447,093 | 123 | £435,251 | 192 |
| Semi-detached | £272,851 | 153 | £273,011 | 145 | £270,785 | 119 | £259,171 | 152 |
| Terraced | £209,595 | 295 | £202,093 | 252 | £199,119 | 240 | £202,120 | 283 |
| Flats | £143,333 | 41 | £139,606 | 44 | £141,556 | 46 | £149,371 | 63 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M5 J31
Average Driving Time from within the district: 44.83
Average Driving Distance: 41.71
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 134
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| PL6 5 | West Park Delivery Office |
| PL6 6 | West Park Delivery Office |
| PL6 7 | West Park Delivery Office |
| PL6 8 | West Park Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| P | L | 6 | - | X | X | X |
| P | L | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the PL6 postal code is PLYMOUTH followed by Derriford, and Roborough.
The postcode area has a boundary with Plymouth Sound.
The PL6 Postcode shares a border with PL3 (PLYMOUTH, Peverell), PL5 (PLYMOUTH, Tamerton Foliot, Higher St. Budeaux), PL20 (Bere Alston, YELVERTON, Horrabridge) and PL7 (PLYMOUTH, Plympton, Sparkwell).
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