Postcode EX39 2HJ (Torridge)

Map showing EX39 2HJ and nearby postcodes

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

EX39 2HJ 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 2HJ as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.

The closest road name to EX39 2HJ is King Street which is centered 10 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bideford Quay and is 33 m away.

The closest primary school to EX39 2HJ (for ages 11 and under) is St Mary's Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 20, 2016. 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 2HJ is Palace Nightclub and is 19 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on February 22, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Super Toasty Thai and is 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on November 11, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Policing for EX39 2HJ 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 2HJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

King Street 10 m
The Quay 58 m
Cooper Street 69 m
New Street 90 m
Mill Street 99 m
Allhalland Street 111 m
Queen Street 114 m
High Street 165 m
Grenville Street 174 m
Bridgeland Street 175 m
Bridge Street 178 m
Lower Gunstone 178 m
Market Place 208 m
Hart Street 213 m
Willet Street 244 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX39 2HJ

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 2HJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Mary's Church of England Primary School Good
(October 20, 2016)
785 m
West Croft School Requires improvement
(May 16, 2018)
798 m
Kingsley School 975 m
East-the-Water Community Primary School Good
(December 5, 2017)
1.04 km
Bideford College Requires improvement
(October 17, 2018)
1.12 km
St Margaret's Church of England (Aided) Junior School Requires improvement
(March 11, 2020)
2.73 km
St George's Church of England (VA) Infant and Nursery School Good
(March 12, 2019)
2.9 km
St Helen's Church of England School 3 km
Appledore School Good
(April 18, 2018)
3.64 km
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Good
(November 23, 2016)
5.16 km
Monkleigh Primary School Good
(November 29, 2016)
5.82 km
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2011)
6.74 km
Buckland Brewer Primary School Good
(February 9, 2017)
6.92 km
Fremington Primary School 7.91 km
Parkham Primary School Good
(June 15, 2021)
8.57 km
Great Torrington School Good
(November 29, 2016)
8.59 km
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School Good
(May 1, 2018)
8.8 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 9.33 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
9.56 km
Atlantic Academy 9.9 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bideford News/Radfords Retailers - other Exempt
November 6, 2013
0 m
Country Cottage Bakery (Billys) Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
0 m
Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 12, 2020
0 m
Super Toasty Thai Takeaway/sandwich shop 1
Needs Major Improvement
November 11, 2021
0 m
Palace Nightclub Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
February 22, 2017
19 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 10, 2019
27 m
The Bakeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 17, 2021
65 m
Crabby Dicks Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 29, 2016
69 m
Dickys Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
69 m
Le Petit Monde Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
69 m
The Silk Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 20, 2019
69 m
Co-operative (Food) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
October 31, 2019
72 m
Hiron And Sons Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 18, 2021
72 m
Kelland Fruit Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
August 8, 2018
72 m
Lindseys Cake And Dessert Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 13, 2018
72 m
Mill Street Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 8, 2022
72 m
Harbour Bideford Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 15, 2020
79 m
White Hart Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 20, 2019
79 m
Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 5, 2017
86 m
Mr Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 16, 2020
86 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bideford Quay Bus Stop/Station 33 m
Bideford Quay Bus Stop/Station 43 m
High Street Bus Stop/Station 58 m
Bideford Quay Bus Stop/Station 68 m
Bideford Quay Bus Stop/Station 90 m
Bideford Ferry Landing Ferry 74 m
Bideford Ferry Landing Ferry 74 m
Bideford Ferry Landing Ferry 77 m

Nearby Nature

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

Colley Moor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.07 km
Raleigh Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.32 km
Raleigh Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.48 km
Lodge Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.59 km
Cleave Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.64 km
Pillhead Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.7 km
Turner's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.7 km
Upcott Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.82 km
Moreton Woods Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Beadon's Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.91 km
Pillhead Marsh Wetland 1.96 km
Hartland Road Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
Snuffy Corner Wetland 2.08 km
Ball Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.11 km
Badgershill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.15 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 100%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.01829000
Longitude -4.20483900
OS Easting 245448
OS Northing 0126638
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 E33046361
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Torridge 003
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Torridge 003A
Output Area / Small Area 7A2