Postcode EX39 5LG (Torridge)

Map showing EX39 5LG and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX39 5LG is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX39 5LG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX39 5LG is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4 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 5LG as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.

The closest road name to EX39 5LG is A39 which is centered 17.34 km away.

The closest primary school to EX39 5LG (for ages 11 and under) is Monkleigh Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 29, 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 5LG is The Bell Inn and is 1.33 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on January 23, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Torrington Cycle Hire and is 4.02 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Exempt on September 30, 2013.

33.3% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps. 66.7% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.

Policing for EX39 5LG 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 5LG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX39 5LG, and the approximate distance away.

A39 17.34 km
A388 31.2 km
B3227 37.65 km
A30 76.79 km
A38 136.98 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX39 5LG

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 5LG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Monkleigh Primary School Good
(November 29, 2016)
1.5 km
Buckland Brewer Primary School Good
(February 9, 2017)
2.24 km
West Croft School Requires improvement
(May 16, 2018)
4.8 km
Bideford College Requires improvement
(October 17, 2018)
5.07 km
East-the-Water Community Primary School Good
(December 5, 2017)
5.39 km
St Helen's Church of England School 5.42 km
Parkham Primary School Good
(June 15, 2021)
5.42 km
Kingsley School 5.62 km
Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit Good
(July 11, 2017)
5.86 km
St Mary's Church of England Primary School Good
(October 20, 2016)
6.19 km
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School Good
(May 1, 2018)
6.2 km
Great Torrington School Good
(November 29, 2016)
6.25 km
St Margaret's Church of England (Aided) Junior School Requires improvement
(March 11, 2020)
8 km
Atlantic Academy 8.04 km
St George's Church of England (VA) Infant and Nursery School Good
(March 12, 2019)
8.13 km
Marland School Good
(November 24, 2016)
8.64 km
Appledore School Good
(April 18, 2018)
9.08 km
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2011)
9.95 km
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Good
(November 23, 2016)
10.47 km
The Clinton Church of England Primary School 12.71 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX39 5LG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
January 23, 2020
1.33 km
Monkleigh Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 12, 2019
1.5 km
Horwood Coombe Inspire Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 13, 2021
1.55 km
Beaconside Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 19, 2018
1.85 km
Crealock Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 4, 2018
2.02 km
Flying Start Federation At Buckland Brewer CP School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 27, 2019
2.24 km
Coach And Horses Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
2.29 km
Cranford Christmas Tree Farm, Woolsery Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
2.35 km
Buckland Brewer Community Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 7, 2016
2.47 km
Regain Recovery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 26, 2019
2.51 km
PGL Travel Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 17, 2020
3.1 km
Cyder Presse Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 15, 2019
3.3 km
South Yeo Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 18, 2013
3.68 km
The Milkiosk Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
October 1, 2018
3.98 km
The Puffing Billy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
4.02 km
Torrington Cycle Hire Takeaway/sandwich shop Exempt
September 30, 2013
4.02 km
Atlantic Racquet Centre Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 17, 2016
4.16 km
So Sweet Online Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
January 25, 2022
4.22 km
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 5, 2018
4.33 km
Edinburgh Woollen Mill Retailers - other Exempt
April 1, 2006
4.33 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX39 5LG - Data from Apr 2022

Bideford Ferry Landing Ferry 5.5 km
Bideford Ferry Landing Ferry 5.5 km
Bideford Ferry Landing Ferry 5.51 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX39 5LG - Data from Dec 2021

Venton Wood Woodland Or Forest 755 m
Lynch Copse Woodland Or Forest 999 m
Yeolden Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.16 km
Lower Down Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.18 km
North Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.2 km
Thorne Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.22 km
Washingbury Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.39 km
Cleave Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.44 km
Thorne Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.49 km
Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
The Rookery Woodland Or Forest 1.64 km
West Annery Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.64 km
Hillpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km
Annery Bottoms Valley 1.84 km
Parsonage Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX39 5LG - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 66.7%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 33.3%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.97027100
Longitude -4.21965600
OS Easting 244248
OS Northing 0121330
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
15205
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Torridge and West Devon
County Electorial Division Bideford East ED
Electoral Ward Monkleigh & Putford
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: Rural residents
Group: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33049268
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Torridge 005
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Torridge 005D
Output Area / Small Area 1B3