Postcode PL16 0EW (Torridge)

Map showing PL16 0EW and nearby postcodes

The postcode PL16 0EW is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PL16 0EW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

PL16 0EW 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 PL16 0EW as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to PL16 0EW is A388 which is centered 5.43 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Shelter and is 800 m away.

The closest primary school to PL16 0EW (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 0EW is Fox & Grapes and is 3.58 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection on July 8, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

A388 5.43 km
A39 46.97 km
A30 79.5 km
A38 158.41 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode PL16 0EW

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 PL16 0EW - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lifton Community Primary School 3.61 km
St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School Good
(January 24, 2017)
5.05 km
Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School Good
(March 3, 2020)
5.1 km
Ashwater Primary School Good
(January 18, 2017)
7.86 km
Launceston Primary School 8.46 km
Windmill Hill Academy Good
(November 22, 2016)
8.61 km
St Joseph's School 8.64 km
St Stephens Community Academy 8.69 km
Werrington Community Primary School Good
(March 14, 2018)
8.71 km
Launceston College Good
(March 11, 2020)
8.73 km
Milton Abbot School Requires improvement
(September 19, 2018)
9.45 km
St Catherine's CofE Primary School Good
(April 26, 2019)
9.7 km
Boyton Community Primary School Good
(November 7, 2019)
9.97 km
Boasley Cross Community Primary School 9.98 km
Clawton Primary School 11.13 km
Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary School Outstanding
(November 10, 2011)
13.73 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bornel Care Limited Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 9, 2019
587 m
The Carousel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 28, 2019
1.44 km
Frankaborough Farm Holiday Cottages Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 12, 2014
2.94 km
Lakeside Roadford Lake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 12, 2019
2.99 km
Premier Lifton Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
February 7, 2019
3.56 km
Premier Lifton (Canteen) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 7, 2019
3.56 km
Fox & Grapes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 8, 2019
3.58 km
Fox & Grapes Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
July 8, 2019
3.58 km
Lifton Primary School, School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 24, 2019
3.61 km
Hogs Bottom Garden Delights Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
November 6, 2018
3.65 km
Lifton Hall Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
August 12, 2021
3.84 km
Thrushelton Mill B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Exempt
3.9 km
Court House Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
May 8, 2018
3.93 km
Devon Hampers Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
October 12, 2017
3.93 km
Lifton Supply Stores & Post Office Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 5, 2019
3.93 km
The Arundell Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 26, 2020
3.93 km
Strawberry Fields Farm Shop Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 23, 2021
4.35 km
Oakcroft Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
February 12, 2020
4.37 km
Cornish Delicacies Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 13, 2017
4.5 km
Blue Lion Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
March 11, 2020
4.55 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Shelter Bus Stop/Station 800 m
Shelter Bus Stop/Station 813 m
Plymouth City Airport Air 29.76 km

Nearby Nature

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

West Banbury Wood Woodland Or Forest 791 m
Coombe Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
East Banbury Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.27 km
Brewers Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.28 km
Slew Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.34 km
North Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.35 km
Knaphill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
East Banbury Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.55 km
Bridge Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.74 km
Badpark Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.98 km
The Wilderness Woodland Or Forest 2.03 km
Goodacre Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km
Townleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.19 km
Upcott Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.44 km
Newtondown Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.65 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for PL16 0EW - Data from Ofcom 2017

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

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.67360400
Longitude -4.25462800
OS Easting 240788
OS Northing 0088420
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
7803
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000046
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 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