The postcode PL16 0JL is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PL16 0JL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PL16 0JL 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 0JL as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to PL16 0JL is A388 which is centered 5.83 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Chapel and is 642 m away.
The closest primary school to PL16 0JL (for ages 11 and under) is Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 3, 2020. 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 0JL is Clovelly Inn and is 4.58 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on December 1, 2021.
50% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Policing for PL16 0JL 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 0JL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PL16 0JL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PL16 0JL
| 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 0JL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 3, 2020) | 5.47 km |
| St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 5.83 km |
| Ashwater Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 6 km |
| Lifton Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.27 km | |
| Boasley Cross Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.93 km | |
| Bridestowe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.55 km | |
| Clawton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 9.8 km | |
| Halwill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 10, 2019) | 9.96 km |
| Werrington Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 14, 2018) | 10.22 km |
| St Stephens Community Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 10.72 km | |
| St Joseph's School | Independent school | 4-16 | 10.75 km | |
| Launceston Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 10.86 km | |
| Windmill Hill Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 22, 2016) | 10.89 km |
| Launceston College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 11.08 km |
| Lydford Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 11.39 km | |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 11.83 km | |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2019) | 11.96 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PL16 0JL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Roadford Lake | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 2.01 km | |
| Bornel Care Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2019 | 2.32 km | |
| Frankaborough Farm Holiday Cottages | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2014 | 3.05 km | |
| The Carousel Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2019 | 3.77 km | |
| Oakcroft | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 12, 2020 | 4.11 km | |
| Thrushelton Mill B & B | Exempt | 4.16 km | |
| Vine Cottage | Awaiting Inspection | 4.29 km | |
| Cornish Delicacies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 13, 2017 | 4.33 km | |
| Clovelly Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 1, 2021 | 4.58 km | |
| Bed & Breakfast @ Briony | Exempt | 4.6 km | |
| Eversfield Organics Ltd | Exempt July 5, 2016 | 5.1 km | |
| Blue Lion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 11, 2020 | 5.13 km | |
| Ashwater Village Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2013 | 5.46 km | |
| Lewtrenchard Church of England Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 30, 2019 | 5.47 km | |
| Evergreen Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2021 | 5.49 km | |
| Village Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 21, 2019 | 5.5 km | |
| Ashwater Parish Hall | Exempt April 1, 2006 | 5.75 km | |
| St Giles On The Heath Community School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2019 | 5.83 km | |
| Coronation Hall Committee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2019 | 5.97 km | |
| Pint And Post | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2020 | 5.97 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PL16 0JL - Data from Apr 2022
| Chapel | 642 m | |
| Chapel | 647 m | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 31.73 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PL16 0JL - Data from Dec 2021
| Goodacre Wood | 558 m | |
| Roadford Lake | 1.3 km | |
| East Banbury Plantation | 1.39 km | |
| Slew Wood | 1.41 km | |
| East Banbury Wood | 1.73 km | |
| Tredown Wood | 1.93 km | |
| West Banbury Wood | 2.02 km | |
| Norton Wood | 2.1 km | |
| Upcott Wood | 2.21 km | |
| Toft Plantation | 2.25 km | |
| Eastlake Wood | 2.48 km | |
| Brewers Plantation | 2.78 km | |
| Westweek Plantation | 3.07 km | |
| Townleigh Wood | 3.2 km | |
| North Plantation | 3.26 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PL16 0JL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 50% | 50% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 50% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 50% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 50% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.69552100 |
| Longitude | -4.23930900 |
| OS Easting | 241944 |
| OS Northing | 0090824 |
| 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 |