The postcode PL15 9RQ is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PL15 9RQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PL15 9RQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2 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 PL15 9RQ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to PL15 9RQ is A388 which is centered 2.53 km away.
The closest primary school to PL15 9RQ (for ages 11 and under) is Boyton Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 7, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Launceston College. The last OFSTED inspection on March 11, 2020 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of PL15 9RQ is Arscott Arms and is 1.53 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on June 26, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Policing for PL15 9RQ is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Devon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of road names near to PL15 9RQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PL15 9RQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from PL15 9RQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyton Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 2.59 km |
| St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 3.09 km |
| Werrington Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 14, 2018) | 4.98 km |
| Clawton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 5.71 km | |
| Ashwater Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 6.02 km |
| St Stephens Community Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 7.22 km | |
| St Joseph's School | Independent school | 4-16 | 7.57 km | |
| North Petherwin School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 6, 2018) | 7.66 km |
| Windmill Hill Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 22, 2016) | 8.46 km |
| Lifton Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 8.86 km | |
| Launceston College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 9 km |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2019) | 9.07 km |
| Egloskerry Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 9.16 km |
| Launceston Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.17 km | |
| Whitstone Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 27, 2019) | 9.56 km |
| Tregadillett Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 20, 2018) | 9.88 km |
| Highgate Hill House School | Special school | 5-16 | 9.99 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PL15 9RQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & N Farm Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 26, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Simply Spit Roasts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 26, 2016 | 1.45 km | |
| Arscott Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2019 | 1.53 km | |
| Chapmanswell Caravan Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 20, 2020 | 1.53 km | |
| Boyton Community Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 1, 2016 | 2.59 km | |
| St Giles On The Heath Community School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2019 | 3.09 km | |
| Coronation Hall Committee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2019 | 3.29 km | |
| Pint And Post | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2020 | 3.29 km | |
| St Giles On The Heath Post Office And Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 2, 2018 | 3.29 km | |
| Oakcroft | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 12, 2020 | 3.96 km | |
| Poole Farm Bed And Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 2, 2015 | 4.4 km | |
| Werrington Community School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2017 | 4.98 km | |
| Werrington Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 19, 2012 | 4.98 km | |
| Ruby County Butchers And Quality Meat Suppliers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 22, 2018 | 5.05 km | |
| Blagdon Farm Holidays | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 18, 2017 | 5.13 km | |
| Village Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 21, 2019 | 5.16 km | |
| Ashwater Parish Hall | Exempt April 1, 2006 | 5.22 km | |
| Frankaborough Farm Holiday Cottages | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2014 | 5.22 km | |
| Higher Horslett Farmhouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 4, 2014 | 5.29 km | |
| Ashwater Village Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2013 | 5.31 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PL15 9RQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Plymouth City Airport | 36.29 km | |
| Newquay St Mawgan Airport | 54.8 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PL15 9RQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Broompark Copse | 669 m | |
| Headweir Copse | 1.12 km | |
| Bradridge Little Copse | 1.26 km | |
| Northcott Wood | 1.39 km | |
| Braggshill Wood | 1.44 km | |
| Luffincott Wood | 1.56 km | |
| Bradridge Wood | 1.69 km | |
| Colehill Wood | 1.91 km | |
| Dunn's Wood | 1.98 km | |
| Greatdown Plantation | 1.98 km | |
| Cot Wood | 2.02 km | |
| Haunch Wood | 2.15 km | |
| Under Wood | 2.28 km | |
| Panson Wood | 2.86 km | |
| Mill Wood | 2.86 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PL15 9RQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.71028200 |
| Longitude | -4.35113900 |
| OS Easting | 234099 |
| OS Northing | 0092710 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Torridge and West Devon |
| County Electorial Division | Holsworthy Rural ED |
| Electoral Ward | Broadheath |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000046 |
| Travel To Work Area | Launceston |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049296 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Torridge 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Torridge 009A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |