PL9 8FA is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (PL9) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8FA) 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 PL9.
- Postal Sector. In our case PL9 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case FA.
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 PL9 8FA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is PLYMOUTH PDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the PL9 8FA postcode have the street address of Hercules Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the PL9 8FA postcode is home to a bustling 68 residents!
It is situated within the post town of PLYMOUTH within the old postal county of Devon.
PL9 8FA is within the town of Sherford.
The PL9 8FA postcode area is composed of 94.03% residential properties, 1.49% commercial properties, and 4.48% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PL9 8FA are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached and end-terraced. Of these flats, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached.
Most properties in PL9 8FA are unknown tenure with the rest being newly built and awaiting an owner.
None Domestic Buildings in PL9 8FA fall under these categories: Day Centre.
Day Centre include Sherford Vale School, Hercules Road.
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PL9 8FA: Points of Interest
Feeding Devon LLP
Feeding Devon LLP is a retail outlet located at Sherford Community Hub, Hercules Road, Sherford Plymouth, PL9 8FA.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 94.03% |
| Commercial | 1.49% |
| Public | 4.48% |
Telephone Area Code for PL9 8FA
The telephone area code for PL9 8FA is 01752 Plymouth.
Map Coordinates for PL9 8FA
| Latitude | 50.3658600293 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.05227972569 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for PL9 8FA
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Weather Forecast for PL9 8FA
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | N 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 5.0°C) | 0.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | S 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 4 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 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) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | N 9 mph |
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | N 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PL9 8FA Postcode?
Download Speeds For PL9 8FA
| Average Mbps | 159.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 133.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
PL9 8FA has an average download speed of 159 Megabits per second (Mbps).
240 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
92% of postcodes (1,094,964) have slower broadband speeds.
8% of postcodes (89,437) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For PL9 8FA
| Average Mbps | 16.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
PL9 8FA has an average upload speed of 16.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,847 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
79% of postcodes (938,360) have slower upload speeds.
20% of postcodes (237,434) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the PL9 8FA Postcode
Primary Schools
Sherford Vale School
Address: Hercules Road, Sherford, , PL9 8FA
Headteacher: Mrs Susie Evans
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-01-25)
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: 01752891795
Elburton Primary School
Address: Haye Road South, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8HJ
Headteacher: Mr Keith Smithers
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2014-01-29)
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01752404489
Plympton St Maurice Primary School
Address: Plympton Hill, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1UB
Headteacher: Mrs Sarahjane Tustain
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2012-05-04)
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact:
Secondary Schools
Plympton Academy
Address: Moorland Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 2RS
Headteacher: Ms Lisa Boorman
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2020-03-11)
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 03333602220
Coombe Dean School
Address: Charnhill Way, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8ES
Headteacher: Mr Kevin Dyke
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-03-23)
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: 01752406961
Hele's School
Address: Seymour Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4LT
Headteacher: Mrs Justine Mason
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-03-23)
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: 01752337193
Higher Schools
City College Plymouth
Address: Kings Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5QG
Headteacher: Ms Jackie Grubb
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2020-03-12)
Distance: 7.98 miles
Contact: 01752305300
South Devon College
Address: Vantage Point, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EJ
Headteacher: Mr Laurence Frewin
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2017-11-03)
Distance: 32.27 miles
Contact: 01803540540
Exeter College
Address: Hele Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4JS
Headteacher: Mr John Laramy
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2022-12-02)
Distance: 43.42 miles
Contact: 01392205222
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near PL9 8FA
ELBURTON DENTAL
Address: 22 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, PLYMOUTH, PL9 8EN
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
MUDGE WAY DENTAL SURGERY
Address: MUDGE WAY, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL7 1AD
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
THE WHITE HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 153-155 RIDGEWAY, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL7 2HJ
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: :
COURTENAY HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: STATION ROAD, PLYMPTON, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL7 2AU
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: :
OASIS DENTAL CARE
Address: 150 POMPHLETT ROAD, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL9 7BS
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: :
PLYMSTOCK DENTAL
Address: 3 RANDWICK PARK ROAD, PLYMOUTH, PL9 7QN
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near PL9 8FA
SPRINGFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 24 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, ELBURTON, PLYMOUTH, PL9 8EN
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01752 407114
BOOTS
Address: 3 ST STEPHENS PLACE, RIDGEWAY, PLYMPTON, PLYMOUTH,, DEVON, PL7 2ZN
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01752 337892
WELL
Address: 31 THE RIDGEWAY, PLYMPTON, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL7 2AW
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01752 342592
CHURCH ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 91 CHURCH ROAD, PLYMSTOCK, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL9 9AX
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01752 402246
BOOTS
Address: THE BROADWAY, PLYMOUTH, PL9 7AU
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01752 402372
WELL
Address: UNIT 4 GLEN ROAD, CHADDLEWOOD, PLYMPTON, PLYMOUTH, PL7 2DE
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01752 343470
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PL9 8FA
NOAKES HABERMEHL AND KERR OPTICIAN - PLYMPTON
Address: 62 RIDGEWAY, PLYMPTON, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL7 2AL
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (PLYMSTOCK, PLYMOUTH)
Address: 39-41 THE BROADWAY, PLYMSTOCK, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL9 7AN
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: :
ICONIC OPTICIANS PLYMSTOCK
Address: 2B THE BROADWAY, PLYMOUTH, PL9 7AW
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS - PLYMOUTH
Address: UNIT 6A SANDY COURT, LANGAGE BUSINESS PARK, PLYMOUTH, PL7 5JX
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS OPTICIANS
Address: SAINSBURY'S MARSH MILLS, PLYMOUTH ROAD, CRABTREE, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL3 6RL
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: :
NEWSOME OPTICIANS (YEALMPTON)
Address: MARKET STREET, YEALMPTON, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL8 2EA
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PL9 8FA
PATHFIELDS PRACTICE
Address: MUDGE WAY, PLYMOUTH, PL7 1AD
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
BEACON MEDICAL GROUP
Address: PLYMPTON HEALTH CENTRE, MUDGE WAY, PLYMPTON, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL7 1AD
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01752 346634
PLYMPTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MUDGE WAY, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL7 1AD
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
PATHFIELDS MEDICAL GROUP
Address: PLYMPTON HEALTH CENTRE, MUDGE WAY, PLYMOUTH, PL7 1AD
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01752 771713
CHURCH VIEW SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 30 HOLLAND ROAD, PLYMSTOCK, PLYMOUTH, PL9 9BW
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: :
CHURCH VIEW SURGERY
Address: 30 HOLLAND ROAD, PLYMSTOCK, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL9 9BN
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01752 403206
Transport Links near PL9 8FA
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: PL9 8FA
- Plymouth
Plymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6ABDistance: 4.83 milesDriving Time: 10.06 minutes - Dockyard (Devonport)
Dockyard station, Paisley Street, Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 1RXDistance: 6.58 milesDriving Time: 13.60 minutes - Devonport
Devonport station, Portland Road, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4QNDistance: 6.60 milesDriving Time: 13.48 minutes - Keyham
Keyham station, Admiralty Street, Keyham, Plymouth, PL2 2BPDistance: 10.40 milesDriving Time: 13.86 minutes - St Budeaux Ferry Road
St Budeaux Ferry Road station, Wolseley Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 1JJDistance: 10.43 milesDriving Time: 13.07 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near PL9 8FA
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PL9 8FA
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the PL9 8FA Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band B | 3 |
| Band D | 3 |
| Band E | 22 |
What Addresses are in the PL9 8FA Postcode?
Addresses for Hercules Road, Sherford, Plymouth, which have the PL9 8FA Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PL9 8FA Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | South West Devon Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Gary Streeter |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the PL9 8FA 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 PL9 8FA 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.UKHouse Sales in PL9 8FA
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | £360,000 | £405,000 | £346,021 | 17 |
| 2018 | £355,000 | £350,000 | £350,767 | 6 |
| 2019 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £328,000 | £330,000 | £333,250 | 4 |
| 2021 | £343,500 | £343,500 | £343,500 | 1 |
| 2022 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the PL9 8FA Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, St. Stephens Place, Ridgeway, Plympton, PLYMOUTH, PL7 2ZN | 2.40 miles | Directions from PL9 8FA to Iceland |
| Lidl, Horn Cross Road, PLYMOUTH, PL9 9BU | 2.65 miles | Directions from PL9 8FA to Lidl |
| Iceland, The Broadway, PLYMOUTH, PL9 7AU | 2.87 miles | Directions from PL9 8FA to Iceland |
| Aldi, Galileo Close, Newnham Industrial Estate, Plympton, PLYMOUTH, PL7 4JW | 3.13 miles | Directions from PL9 8FA to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Pomphlett Road, PLYMOUTH, PL9 7BH | 3.40 miles | Directions from PL9 8FA to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PL9 8FA Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit R5, Drakes Circus, Plymouth, PL1 1EA | 3.79 miles | Directions from PL9 8FA to Unit R5, Drakes Circus |
| 97-99 New George Street, Plymouth, PL1 1RQ | 4.17 miles | Directions from PL9 8FA to 97-99 New George Street |
| Service Area, Callington Road, Saltash, PL12 6LF | 8.95 miles | Directions from PL9 8FA to Service Area, Callington Road |
| Sourton Cross,a30/ A386 Sourton, Sourton Cross, EX20 4LY | 23.60 miles | Directions from PL9 8FA to Sourton Cross,a30/ A386 Sourton |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Pomphlett Road, PLYMOUTH, PL9 7BH | 2.11 miles | Directions from PL9 8FA to McDonald's, Pomphlett Road, PLYMOUTH, PL9 7BH |
| McDonald's, Coypool Road, PLYMOUTH, PL7 4TB | 2.26 miles | Directions from PL9 8FA to McDonald's, Coypool Road, PLYMOUTH, PL7 4TB |
| McDonald's, New George Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 1QZ | 3.86 miles | Directions from PL9 8FA to McDonald's, New George Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 1QZ |
| McDonald's, New George Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 1RX | 4.13 miles | Directions from PL9 8FA to McDonald's, New George Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 1RX |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Mutley Plain, PLYMOUTH, PL4 6JG | 3.71 miles | Directions from PL9 8FA to KFC Plymouth - Mutley Plain |
| KFC, Union Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 3LU | 4.35 miles | Directions from PL9 8FA to KFC Plymouth - Union Street |
| KFC, Tavistock Road, Derriford, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5US | 4.73 miles | Directions from PL9 8FA to KFC Plymouth - Crown Hill Retail Park |
| KFC, Queen Street, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ12 2BN | 22.83 miles | Directions from PL9 8FA to KFC Newton Abbot - Queen Street |