Postcode EX39 2HW (Torridge)

Map showing EX39 2HW and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to EX39 2HW is Allhalland Street which is centered 33 m away.

The nearest bus stop is High Street and is 38 m away.

The closest primary school to EX39 2HW (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 2HW is Kings Arms and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 5, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Roll Britannia and is 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 11, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 20.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Allhalland Street 33 m
King Street 90 m
Bridge Street 104 m
New Street 119 m
The Quay 139 m
Cooper Street 141 m
Grenville Street 156 m
Market Place 157 m
Mill Street 158 m
High Street 159 m
Lower Meddon Street 198 m
Buttgarden Street 199 m
Queen Street 200 m
Lower Gunstone 208 m
Silver Street 234 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX39 2HW

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 2HW - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
West Croft School Requires improvement
(May 16, 2018)
734 m
St Mary's Church of England Primary School Good
(October 20, 2016)
870 m
Kingsley School 998 m
East-the-Water Community Primary School Good
(December 5, 2017)
1.02 km
Bideford College Requires improvement
(October 17, 2018)
1.1 km
St Margaret's Church of England (Aided) Junior School Requires improvement
(March 11, 2020)
2.82 km
St George's Church of England (VA) Infant and Nursery School Good
(March 12, 2019)
2.98 km
St Helen's Church of England School 2.99 km
Appledore School Good
(April 18, 2018)
3.73 km
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Good
(November 23, 2016)
5.24 km
Monkleigh Primary School Good
(November 29, 2016)
5.73 km
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2011)
6.76 km
Buckland Brewer Primary School Good
(February 9, 2017)
6.84 km
Fremington Primary School 7.97 km
Parkham Primary School Good
(June 15, 2021)
8.51 km
Great Torrington School Good
(November 29, 2016)
8.53 km
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School Good
(May 1, 2018)
8.73 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 9.39 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
9.61 km
Atlantic Academy 9.86 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 5, 2017
0 m
Mr Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 16, 2020
0 m
Otters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 23, 2022
0 m
Roll Britannia Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 11, 2021
0 m
Number Eight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
24 m
Taj Mahal Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 15, 2020
24 m
The Appledore Bakery Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
April 29, 2021
24 m
Wyld Wonder Retailers - other Exempt
April 24, 2021
24 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 10, 2019
59 m
Palace Nightclub Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
February 22, 2017
83 m
Bideford News/Radfords Retailers - other Exempt
November 6, 2013
86 m
Country Cottage Bakery (Billys) Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
86 m
Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 12, 2020
86 m
Super Toasty Thai Takeaway/sandwich shop 1
Needs Major Improvement
November 11, 2021
86 m
Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
92 m
By The Ford Butchers And Deli Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 17, 2021
92 m
High Street Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
October 2, 2018
92 m
Original Factory Shop Retailers - other Exempt
November 6, 2013
92 m
Poundstretcher Retailers - other Exempt
January 3, 2013
92 m
Sue Ryder Retailers - other Exempt
September 5, 2014
92 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

High Street Bus Stop/Station 38 m
The Quay Bus Stop/Station 50 m
Bideford Quay Bus Stop/Station 111 m
Bideford Quay Bus Stop/Station 123 m
Bideford Quay Bus Stop/Station 149 m
Bideford Ferry Landing Ferry 150 m
Bideford Ferry Landing Ferry 150 m
Bideford Ferry Landing Ferry 152 m

Nearby Nature

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

Colley Moor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.14 km
Raleigh Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Lodge Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Raleigh Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.52 km
Cleave Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.63 km
Pillhead Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.7 km
Turner's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.73 km
Upcott Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.74 km
Moreton Woods Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
Beadon's Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.97 km
Pillhead Marsh Wetland 1.99 km
Hartland Road Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.03 km
Badgershill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.15 km
Snuffy Corner Wetland 2.17 km
Ball Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.17 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 21.3 Mbps 20.1 Mbps 24.04 Mbps
Upload 1.1 Mbps 1.1 Mbps 1.23 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 100% 20.1 1.1
30-300 Mbps 0% - -
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

9 meters consuming 57,389 kWh - mean 6,377 kWh : median 6,635 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

8 meters consuming 21,070 kWh - mean 2,634 kWh : median 2,747 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX39 2HW - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.01751100
Longitude -4.20494100
OS Easting 245440
OS Northing 0126552
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