Postcode EX39 2BP (Torridge)

Map showing EX39 2BP and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX39 2BP is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX39 2BP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX39 2BP is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of EX39 2BP as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.

The closest road name to EX39 2BP is Bridge Street which is centered 35 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Quay and is 80 m away.

The closest primary school to EX39 2BP (for ages 11 and under) is West Croft School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on May 16, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Bideford College. The last OFSTED inspection on October 17, 2018 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of EX39 2BP is Joiners Arms and is 108 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 3, 2016. The nearest takeaway food is available from Taj Mahal Indian Takeaway and is 96 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on January 15, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 34.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 87.5% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 12.5% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for EX39 2BP is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Devon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to EX39 2BP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX39 2BP, and the approximate distance away.

Bridge Street 35 m
Buttgarden Street 86 m
Allhalland Street 87 m
Lower Meddon Street 90 m
Market Place 101 m
Silver Street 126 m
Grenville Street 155 m
High Street 172 m
Bull Hill 172 m
New Street 187 m
King Street 199 m
Honestone Street 206 m
Torridge Hill 237 m
Providence Row 237 m
Cooper Street 237 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX39 2BP

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX39 2BP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
West Croft School Requires improvement
(May 16, 2018)
626 m
St Mary's Church of England Primary School Good
(October 20, 2016)
967 m
Kingsley School 989 m
Bideford College Requires improvement
(October 17, 2018)
1.03 km
East-the-Water Community Primary School Good
(December 5, 2017)
1.05 km
St Margaret's Church of England (Aided) Junior School Requires improvement
(March 11, 2020)
2.9 km
St Helen's Church of England School 2.93 km
St George's Church of England (VA) Infant and Nursery School Good
(March 12, 2019)
3.06 km
Appledore School Good
(April 18, 2018)
3.84 km
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Good
(November 23, 2016)
5.36 km
Monkleigh Primary School Good
(November 29, 2016)
5.64 km
Buckland Brewer Primary School Good
(February 9, 2017)
6.73 km
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2011)
6.83 km
Fremington Primary School 8.09 km
Parkham Primary School Good
(June 15, 2021)
8.4 km
Great Torrington School Good
(November 29, 2016)
8.48 km
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School Good
(May 1, 2018)
8.68 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 9.5 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
9.71 km
Atlantic Academy 9.76 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX39 2BP - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Marys (Friday) Diner Other catering premises 5
Very Good
April 6, 2018
0 m
Chef Duet Catering Co. Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 17, 2022
31 m
Number Eight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
96 m
Taj Mahal Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 15, 2020
96 m
The Appledore Bakery Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
April 29, 2021
96 m
Wyld Wonder Retailers - other Exempt
April 24, 2021
96 m
Wings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 12, 2020
106 m
Joiners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 3, 2016
108 m
Pannier Galley Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 15, 2020
108 m
Emma's Sandwich & Snack Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 16, 2021
111 m
Kitty's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 9, 2021
111 m
Minxy's Sweets Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 13, 2018
111 m
Pannier Market Cheeses Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 15, 2017
111 m
Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 5, 2017
116 m
Mr Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 16, 2020
116 m
Otters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 23, 2022
116 m
Roll Britannia Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 11, 2021
116 m
Belluno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 13, 2019
120 m
Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
149 m
By The Ford Butchers And Deli Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 17, 2021
149 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX39 2BP - Data from Apr 2022

The Quay Bus Stop/Station 80 m
High Street Bus Stop/Station 140 m
Bideford Quay Bus Stop/Station 226 m
Bideford Quay Bus Stop/Station 238 m
Meddon Street Bus Stop/Station 250 m
Bideford Ferry Landing Ferry 266 m
Bideford Ferry Landing Ferry 266 m
Bideford Ferry Landing Ferry 268 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX39 2BP - Data from Dec 2021

Colley Moor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.26 km
Raleigh Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.37 km
Lodge Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.44 km
Raleigh Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.55 km
Upcott Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.63 km
Cleave Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.68 km
Turner's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km
Pillhead Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.75 km
Moreton Woods Woodland Or Forest 1.75 km
Hartland Road Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.93 km
Jennetts Reservoir Inland Water 2.07 km
Pillhead Marsh Wetland 2.08 km
Beadon's Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.09 km
Badgershill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.11 km
Alverdiscott Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.12 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX39 2BP - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 38.1 Mbps 34.2 Mbps 51.63 Mbps
Upload 7.6 Mbps 6.7 Mbps 8.77 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 2 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 12.5% - -
30-300 Mbps 87.5% 40.4 7.8
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

10 meters consuming 176,032 kWh - mean 17,603 kWh : median 17,460 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX39 2BP - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.01659600
Longitude -4.20573900
OS Easting 245381
OS Northing 0126452
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3767
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Torridge and West Devon
County Electorial Division Bideford East ED
Electoral Ward Bideford North
Local Authority District Torridge
Region / Government Office Region South West
European Electoral Region South West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Heart of the South West
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Devon and Cornwall

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000046
Travel To Work Area Bideford

NHS

NHS England Region South West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Devon
Cancer Alliance Peninsula
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
South West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Devon
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Devon CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Challenged diversity
Subgroup: Hampered aspiration
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Bideford BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Bideford BUASD
Workplace Zone E33049259
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Torridge 003
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Torridge 003A
Output Area / Small Area 7A2