PL6 8DW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (PL6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8DW) 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 PL6.
Postal Sector. In our case PL6 8.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case DW.

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 PL6 8DW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is WEST PARK DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the PL6 8DW postcode have the street address of Hangar Lane

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 20 individuals call the PL6 8DW postcode their home.

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

PL6 8DW is within the city of Plymouth.

The PL6 8DW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in PL6 8DW are houses. Of these houses, most are unknown. The remainder are semi-detached.

Most properties in PL6 8DW are unknown tenure with the rest being unknown tenure.

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

Telephone Area Code for PL6 8DW

The telephone area code for PL6 8DW is 01752 Plymouth.

Map Coordinates for PL6 8DW

Latitude	50.420691
Longitude	-4.11491715099

Ordnance Survey Maps for PL6 8DW

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Weather Forecast for PL6 8DW

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Heavy rain	10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	81.00%	S 16 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Heavy rain	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	92.00%	SSE 16 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Heavy rain	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	91.00%	SSE 18 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Heavy rain	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	93.00%	S 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Heavy rain	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	90.00%	S 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Heavy rain	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	76.00%	S 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	9.00%	S 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	4.00%	SSE 7 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	5.00%	S 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	4.00%	SSE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	5.00%	SE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	8.00%	S 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	10.00%	S 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	13.00%	SW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	11.00%	NW 4 mph

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	16.00%	NNW 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	19.00%	NNW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	18.00%	NNW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	18.00%	NW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	17.00%	WNW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	14.00%	WNW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	13.00%	NW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	12.00%	NW 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PL6 8DW Postcode?

Download Speeds For PL6 8DW

Average Mbps	60.000
Median Mbps	62.600
Maximum Mbps	78.120

PL6 8DW has an average download speed of 60 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,438 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

39% of postcodes (459,668) have slower broadband speeds.

61% of postcodes (723,535) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For PL6 8DW

Average Mbps	14.900
Median Mbps	15.800
Maximum Mbps	19.530

PL6 8DW has an average upload speed of 14.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).

11,826 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

64% of postcodes (757,486) have slower upload speeds.

35% of postcodes (415,329) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of PL6 8DW Postcode

England Secondary Schools

Tor Bridge High

Address: Tor Bridge High, Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8UN

Distance: 0.89 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752207907

Notre Dame RC School

Address: Notre Dame RC School, Looseleigh Lane, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5HN

Distance: 0.52 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752775101

Sir John Hunt Community Sports College

Address: Sir John Hunt Community Sports College, Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4AA

Distance: 1.34 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752201020

St Boniface's RC College

Address: St Boniface's RC College, 21 Boniface Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3AG

Distance: 1.38 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752779051

England Primary Schools

Thornbury Primary School

Address: Thornbury Primary School, Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8UL

Distance: 0.63 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752302600

Thornbury Primary School

Address: Thornbury Primary School, Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8UL

Distance: 0.63 miles

Contact:

Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School

Address: Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School, School Drive, Woolwell, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7JW

Distance: 1.09 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752301837

St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy

Address: St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy, 1 Peregrine Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5FN

Distance: 0.64 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752395969

Widewell Primary Academy

Address: Widewell Primary Academy, Lulworth Drive, Roborough, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7ER

Distance: 0.80 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752778796

Oakwood Primary Academy

Address: Oakwood Primary Academy, Pendeen Crescent, Southway, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6QS

Distance: 0.65 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752775478

Oakwood Primary School

Address: Oakwood Primary School, Pendeen Crescent, Southway, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6QS

Distance: 0.65 miles

Contact:

Beechwood Primary Academy

Address: Beechwood Primary Academy, 31 Rockfield Avenue, Southway, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6DX

Distance: 0.94 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752706360

Beechwood Primary School

Address: Beechwood Primary School, 31 Rockfield Avenue, Southway, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6DX

Distance: 0.94 miles

Contact:

Widey Court Primary School

Address: Widey Court Primary School, Widey Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5JS

Distance: 1.24 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752773909

Widey Court Primary School

Address: Widey Court Primary School, Widey Lane, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5JS

Distance: 1.24 miles

Contact:

Whitleigh Community Primary School

Address: Whitleigh Community Primary School, Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4AA

Distance: 1.34 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752706383

Woodfield Primary School

Address: Woodfield Primary School, Taunton Avenue, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4HW

Distance: 1.50 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752706384

Woodfield Primary School

Address: Woodfield Primary School, Taunton Avenue, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4HW

Distance: 1.50 miles

Contact:

Manadon Vale Primary School

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

Distance: 1.66 miles

School Website

Contact: 01752705345

Manadon Vale Primary School

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

Distance: 1.66 miles

Contact:

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near PL6 8DW

NORTH PLYMOUTH DENTAL EDUCATION

Address: 20 RESEARCH WAY, TAMAR SCIENCE PARK, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 8BT

Distance: 0.44 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE (PLYMOUTH)

Address: DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE, DERRIFORD PARK, DERRIFORD BUSINESS PARK, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 5QZ

Distance: 0.49 miles

Contact: :

EILERTSEN DENTAL CARE

Address: RHIN HOUSE, 24 WILLIAM PRANCE ROAD, DERRIFORD, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5WR

Distance: 0.70 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

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

Distance: 1.09 miles

Contact: :

MEAVY WAY DENTAL CLINIC

Address: 45 CROWNHILL ROAD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL5 3AL

Distance: 1.16 miles

Contact: :

MAINSTONE HEALTH LTD (DENTAL SURGERY)

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

Distance: 1.18 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near PL6 8DW

WELL

Address: 331 SOUTHWAY DRIVE, SOUTHWAY, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 6QR

Distance: 0.79 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 775832

WELL

Address: 6 BAMPFYLDE WAY, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 6SW

Distance: 1.01 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 778186

TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY

Address: 1 WOOLWELL CRESCENT, WOOLWELL, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 7RF

Distance: 1.04 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 617349

ASDA PHARMACY

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

Distance: 1.10 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 237860

MY DOCTORS CHEMIST

Address: UNITS D&C2, PHOENIX MILL, BUSINESS PARK, ESTOVER ROAD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 7PY

Distance: 1.12 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 695554

SPEEDWELL PHARMACY

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

Distance: 1.13 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 704189

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near PL6 8DW

ROYAL EYE INFIRMARY - UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH NHS TRUST

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

Distance: 0.28 miles

Contact: :

PLYMOUTH ROBOROUGH EXTRA

Address: 2 WOOLWELL CRESCENT, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 7RF

Distance: 1.04 miles

Contact: :

NOAKES HABERMEHL AND KERR OPTICIANS - CROWNHILL

Address: 2 MEAVY WAY, CROWNHILL, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL5 3BW

Distance: 1.24 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS OPTICIANS

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

Distance: 2.49 miles

Contact: :

NIGEL GAINEY OPTICIANS

Address: 109 VICTORIA ROAD, ST BUDEAUX, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL5 1RX

Distance: 3.35 miles

Contact: :

CENTRE FOR EYECARE EXCELLENCE WITH PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY

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

Distance: 3.35 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near PL6 8DW

ROBOROUGH SURGERY

Address: 1 EASTCOTE CLOSE, ROBOROUGH, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 6PH

Distance: 0.47 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 701659

SOUTHWAY SURGERY

Address: 33 ROCKFIELD AVENUE, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 6DX

Distance: 0.94 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 776650

WOOLWELL MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: SCHOOL DRIVE, WOOLWELL, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 7TH

Distance: 1.15 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 209030

KNOWLE HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: 4 MEAVY WAY, PLYMOUTH, PL5 3JB

Distance: 1.19 miles

Contact: :

KNOWLE HOUSE SURGERY

Address: 4 MEAVY WAY, CROWNHILL, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL5 3JB

Distance: 1.19 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 705090

ELM SURGERY

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

Distance: 1.19 miles

Contact: tel: 01752 776772

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Transport Links near PL6 8DW

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: PL6 8DW

Plymouth
Plymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
Distance: 3.98 miles
Driving Time: 8.45 minutes
St Budeaux Victoria Road
St Budeaux Victoria Road station, Wolseley Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 1JJ
Distance: 4.92 miles
Driving Time: 7.92 minutes
Keyham
Keyham station, Admiralty Street, Keyham, Plymouth, PL2 2BP
Distance: 4.93 miles
Driving Time: 8.73 minutes
St Budeaux Ferry Road
St Budeaux Ferry Road station, Wolseley Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 1JJ
Distance: 4.95 miles
Driving Time: 7.93 minutes
Bere Ferrers
Bere Ferrers station, Station Road, Bere Ferrers, Devon, PL20 7JS
Distance: 7.14 miles
Driving Time: 22.67 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near PL6 8DW

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near PL6 8DW

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands for the PL6 8DW Postcode?

Council Tax Bands for PL6 8DW
Council Tax Band	Number of Properties
Band B	4
Band C	6

What Addresses are in the PL6 8DW Postcode?

Addresses for Hangar Lane, Plymouth, which have the PL6 8DW Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives in the PL6 8DW Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Plymouth, Moor View Boro Const
Member or Parliament	Johnny Mercer
Contact Details	Contact Johnny Mercer
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the PL6 8DW 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 PL6 8DW 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 PL6 8DW

Yearly House Sales for PL6 8DW
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2015	£229,995	£178,000	£202,885	4
2016	£245,000	£236,000	£229,000	4
2017	£248,000	£188,000	£218,000	2
2019	£200,000	£200,000	£200,000	1
2020	£255,000	£255,000	£255,000	1

Postcodes near the PL6 8DW Postcode

PL6 8DX Albacore Drive PL6 8DF Brymon Way PL6 8DZ Canberra Road PL6 8ED Jetstream Way PL6 8EU Jodel Close PL6 8EA Lysander Lane PL6 8DN Piper Street PL6 8DS Piper Street PL6 8DL Piper Street PL6 8DJ Piper Street PL6 8BD Plymbridge Lane PL6 8DD Plymbridge Lane PL6 8DU Radar Road

What Popular Supermarkets are near the PL6 8DW Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near PL6 8DW
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Aldi, Flamborough Road, PLYMOUTH, PL6 6GB	1.23 miles	Directions from PL6 8DW to Aldi
Asda, Leypark Drive, PLYMOUTH, PL6 8TB	1.77 miles	Directions from PL6 8DW to Asda
Lidl, Transit Way, PLYMOUTH, PL5 3TW	2.83 miles	Directions from PL6 8DW to Lidl
Tesco, Transit Way, PLYMOUTH, PL5 3TW	2.83 miles	Directions from PL6 8DW to Tesco
Morrisons, Outland Road, PLYMOUTH, PL3 5UQ	3.22 miles	Directions from PL6 8DW to Morrisons

What Popular Restaurants are near the PL6 8DW Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near PL6 8DW
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Unit R5, Drakes Circus, Plymouth, PL1 1EA	3.49 miles	Directions from PL6 8DW to Unit R5, Drakes Circus
97-99 New George Street, Plymouth, PL1 1RQ	3.69 miles	Directions from PL6 8DW to 97-99 New George Street
Service Area, Callington Road, Saltash, PL12 6LF	5.38 miles	Directions from PL6 8DW to Service Area, Callington Road
Sourton Cross,a30/ A386 Sourton, Sourton Cross, EX20 4LY	19.96 miles	Directions from PL6 8DW to Sourton Cross,a30/ A386 Sourton

Mcdonald's Restaurants near PL6 8DW
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Tavistock Road, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5DA	0.67 miles	Directions from PL6 8DW to McDonald's, Tavistock Road, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5DA
McDonald's, Coypool Road, PLYMOUTH, PL7 4TB	2.42 miles	Directions from PL6 8DW to McDonald's, Coypool Road, PLYMOUTH, PL7 4TB
McDonald's, New George Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 1QZ	3.59 miles	Directions from PL6 8DW to McDonald's, New George Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 1QZ
McDonald's, New George Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 1RX	3.65 miles	Directions from PL6 8DW to McDonald's, New George Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 1RX

KFC Restaurants near PL6 8DW
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Tavistock Road, Derriford, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5US	0.50 miles	Directions from PL6 8DW to KFC Plymouth - Crown Hill Retail Park
KFC, Mutley Plain, PLYMOUTH, PL4 6JG	2.85 miles	Directions from PL6 8DW to KFC Plymouth - Mutley Plain
KFC, Union Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 3LU	3.87 miles	Directions from PL6 8DW to KFC Plymouth - Union Street