Postcode PL16 0BZ (West Devon)

Map showing PL16 0BZ and nearby postcodes

The postcode PL16 0BZ is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1993 and is an active postcode. PL16 0BZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

PL16 0BZ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.9 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 PL16 0BZ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to PL16 0BZ is A388 which is centered 5.54 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Liftondown Cross and is 554 m away.

The closest primary school to PL16 0BZ (for ages 11 and under) is Lifton Community Primary School. 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 PL16 0BZ is Court House Bar and is 1.52 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on May 8, 2018.

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

Policing for PL16 0BZ 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 PL16 0BZ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to PL16 0BZ, and the approximate distance away.

A388 5.54 km
A39 50.72 km
A30 83.42 km
A38 162.76 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode PL16 0BZ

Introduction January 1993
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 PL16 0BZ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lifton Community Primary School 1.72 km
Launceston Primary School 4.11 km
Windmill Hill Academy Good
(November 22, 2016)
4.35 km
Launceston College Good
(March 11, 2020)
4.41 km
St Joseph's School 4.61 km
St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School Good
(January 24, 2017)
4.74 km
St Stephens Community Academy 4.77 km
St Catherine's CofE Primary School Good
(April 26, 2019)
5.45 km
Werrington Community Primary School Good
(March 14, 2018)
5.75 km
Tregadillett Primary School Good
(September 20, 2018)
7.75 km
Milton Abbot School Requires improvement
(September 19, 2018)
7.76 km
South Petherwin Community Primary School Good
(March 7, 2017)
7.83 km
Trekenner Community Primary School Good
(September 27, 2017)
8.12 km
Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School Good
(March 3, 2020)
8.36 km
Boyton Community Primary School Good
(November 7, 2019)
8.61 km
Lewannick Community Primary School Good
(January 26, 2017)
11.16 km
Lamerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Good
(February 28, 2017)
11.7 km
Coads Green Primary School 11.85 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PL16 0BZ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Strawberry Fields Farm Shop Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 23, 2021
516 m
Court House Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
May 8, 2018
1.52 km
Devon Hampers Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
October 12, 2017
1.52 km
Lifton Supply Stores & Post Office Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 5, 2019
1.52 km
The Arundell Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 26, 2020
1.52 km
Lifton Hall Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
August 12, 2021
1.59 km
Lifton Primary School, School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 24, 2019
1.72 km
Hogs Bottom Garden Delights Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
November 6, 2018
2.15 km
Fox & Grapes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 8, 2019
2.16 km
Fox & Grapes Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
July 8, 2019
2.16 km
Premier Lifton Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
February 7, 2019
2.44 km
Premier Lifton (Canteen) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 7, 2019
2.44 km
St Leonards Equitation Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 9, 2016
2.48 km
Launceston Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 19, 2016
2.5 km
Homeleigh Food Hall Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 22, 2016
3.29 km
Homeleigh Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 16, 2019
3.29 km
Poole Farm Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 2, 2015
3.75 km
The Emu Snack Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
3.75 km
Fresko Land Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
July 24, 2019
3.8 km
Pendruccombe House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 14, 2019
4.02 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PL16 0BZ - Data from Apr 2022

Liftondown Cross Bus Stop/Station 554 m
Liftondown Cross Bus Stop/Station 565 m
Plymouth City Airport Air 28.66 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PL16 0BZ - Data from Dec 2021

Lifton Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.6 km
Fernhill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.75 km
Jays Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.83 km
Polson Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
Raddons Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
Gordonhill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km
Gatherley Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.17 km
Leat Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.27 km
Moonhouse Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.62 km
Knaphill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.98 km
Old Mill Leat Inland Water 3.28 km
Whitely Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.3 km
Ham Mill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.4 km
Kellybeare Moor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.43 km
Coombe Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.47 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for PL16 0BZ - 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 50.64907500
Longitude -4.30248400
OS Easting 237320
OS Northing 0085796
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
14731
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Torridge and West Devon
County Electorial Division Okehampton Rural ED
Electoral Ward Tamarside
Local Authority District West Devon
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 E07000047
Travel To Work Area Launceston

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: Farming communities
Subgroup: Agricultural communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings
Built-Up Area Lifton BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33049329
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
West Devon 004
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
West Devon 004D
Output Area / Small Area 1A3