The postcode PL16 0EX is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PL16 0EX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PL16 0EX 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 0EX as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to PL16 0EX is A388 which is centered 5.24 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Broadwoodwidger Primary School and is 183 m away.
The closest primary school to PL16 0EX (for ages 11 and under) is Ashwater Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 18, 2017. 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 0EX is Village Inn and is 2.56 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 21, 2019.
33.3% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps. 50% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps. 16.7% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Policing for PL16 0EX 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 Postcodes adjacent to PL16 0EX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PL16 0EX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PL16 0EX
| 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 PL16 0EX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwater Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 2.87 km |
| St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 5.67 km |
| Clawton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.86 km | |
| Halwill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 10, 2019) | 7.87 km |
| Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 3, 2020) | 8.51 km |
| Lifton Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 8.61 km | |
| Boasley Cross Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.76 km | |
| Boyton Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 9.28 km |
| Werrington Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 14, 2018) | 10.28 km |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 11.08 km | |
| St Stephens Community Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 11.48 km | |
| St Joseph's School | Independent school | 4-16 | 11.63 km | |
| Windmill Hill Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 22, 2016) | 12.04 km |
| Launceston College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 12.37 km |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2019) | 13.03 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PL16 0EX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwater Village Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2013 | 2.48 km | |
| Evergreen Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2021 | 2.56 km | |
| Village Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 21, 2019 | 2.56 km | |
| Ashwater Parish Hall | Exempt April 1, 2006 | 2.78 km | |
| Ashwater Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 2.87 km | |
| Oakcroft | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 12, 2020 | 3.41 km | |
| Frankaborough Farm Holiday Cottages | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2014 | 3.56 km | |
| Blagdon Farm Holidays | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 18, 2017 | 4.97 km | |
| Lakeside Roadford Lake | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 5.01 km | |
| Arscott Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2019 | 5.17 km | |
| Chapmanswell Caravan Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 20, 2020 | 5.17 km | |
| Bornel Care Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2019 | 5.19 km | |
| St Giles On The Heath Community School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2019 | 5.67 km | |
| Hay Meadow Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 26, 2019 | 5.88 km | |
| Clovelly Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 1, 2021 | 5.93 km | |
| Coronation Hall Committee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2019 | 5.96 km | |
| Pint And Post | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2020 | 5.96 km | |
| St Giles On The Heath Post Office And Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 2, 2018 | 5.96 km | |
| Vine Cottage | Awaiting Inspection | 5.99 km | |
| Bed & Breakfast @ Briony | Exempt | 6 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PL16 0EX - Data from Apr 2022
| Broadwoodwidger Primary School | 183 m | |
| Broadwoodwidger Primary School | 184 m | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 34.86 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PL16 0EX - Data from Dec 2021
| Westweek Plantation | 204 m | |
| Norton Wood | 1.29 km | |
| Tredown Wood | 1.39 km | |
| Toft Plantation | 1.95 km | |
| Lidham Wood | 2.13 km | |
| Prestacott Wood | 2.14 km | |
| Ashwater Wood | 2.32 km | |
| Combeshead Plantation | 2.48 km | |
| Witherdon Plantation | 2.57 km | |
| Justment Wood | 2.58 km | |
| Roadford Lake | 2.88 km | |
| Ashdown Wood | 3.04 km | |
| Witherdon Wood | 3.07 km | |
| Tillislow Wood | 3.15 km | |
| Upcott Wood | 3.25 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PL16 0EX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 16.7% | 83.3% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 50% | 33.3% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 33.3% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.72133200 |
| Longitude | -4.25798100 |
| OS Easting | 240711 |
| OS Northing | 0093733 |
| 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 |