Plymouth · PL5
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Covering Crownhill, Ernesettle, Honicknowle, Whitleigh, St. Budeaux, Tamerton Foliot, including Bickleigh & Cornwood, Budshead, Eggbuckland. Find plumbers nearby.
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PL5 (Crownhill) in a nutshell
PL5 covers Crownhill, Ernesettle, Honicknowle, Whitleigh, St. Budeaux, Tamerton Foliot, in Plymouth and South Hams. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.
Local tips for PL5
Two councils in one district
PL5 is split between Plymouth and South Hams. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authorityGive your full postcode
PL5 stretches across Bickleigh & Cornwood, Budshead, Eggbuckland and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'PL5', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wardsOlder terraces, older pipes
Plymouth has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Plymouth: 32.8% terracedEngland landlord rules: quick version
- No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
- Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
- CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).
More detail on the Plymouth page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does PL5 cover?
PL5 (Crownhill, Ernesettle, Honicknowle, Whitleigh, St. Budeaux, Tamerton Foliot) includes the wards of Bickleigh & Cornwood, Budshead, Eggbuckland, Ham, Honicknowle, Southway, St Budeaux (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to PL5?
Neighbouring districts include PL2 (Beacon Park), PL6 (Derriford), PL1 (Plymouth), PL3 (Efford), PL4 (Barbican) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering PL5 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in PL5?
About 18,543 households and 43,236 residents at the 2011 Census, across 901 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is PL5 in?
PL5 sits in Plymouth, South Hams (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Plymouth Moor View, South West Devon.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- PL5 Source: ONS Postcode Directory
- Areas covered
- Crownhill, Ernesettle, Honicknowle, Whitleigh, St. Budeaux, Tamerton Foliot Source: Doogal
- Active postcodes
- 901 Source: Doogal / ONSPD
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 18,543 Source: Doogal
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 43,236 Source: Doogal
- Electoral wards
- Bickleigh & Cornwood, Budshead, Eggbuckland, Ham, Honicknowle, Southway, St Budeaux Source: postcodes.io
- Parliamentary constituencies
- Plymouth Moor View, South West Devon Source: postcodes.io
- Local authority
- Plymouth, South Hams Source: postcodes.io
- Households in converted/shared houses (Plymouth LA)
- 7.5% Source: ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 23 October 2026.