The postcode PL16 0JS is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PL16 0JS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PL16 0JS 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 0JS as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to PL16 0JS is A388 which is centered 2.83 km away.
The closest primary school to PL16 0JS (for ages 11 and under) is St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 24, 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 0JS is Pint And Post and is 2.94 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 26, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 15.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 3.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 20% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 20% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 5% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps. 70% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for PL16 0JS 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 0JS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PL16 0JS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PL16 0JS
| 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 0JS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 2.78 km |
| Lifton Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 5.36 km | |
| Ashwater Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 5.43 km |
| Werrington Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 14, 2018) | 7.27 km |
| Boyton Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 7.5 km |
| Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 3, 2020) | 7.76 km |
| St Stephens Community Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 8.09 km | |
| St Joseph's School | Independent school | 4-16 | 8.19 km | |
| Clawton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 8.28 km | |
| Windmill Hill Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 22, 2016) | 8.53 km |
| Launceston Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.71 km | |
| Launceston College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 8.83 km |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2019) | 9.54 km |
| Tregadillett Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 20, 2018) | 11.37 km |
| Halwill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 10, 2019) | 11.43 km |
| South Petherwin Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 12.18 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PL16 0JS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankaborough Farm Holiday Cottages | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2014 | 0 m | |
| Oakcroft | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 12, 2020 | 1.44 km | |
| St Giles On The Heath Community School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2019 | 2.78 km | |
| Coronation Hall Committee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2019 | 2.94 km | |
| Pint And Post | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2020 | 2.94 km | |
| St Giles On The Heath Post Office And Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 2, 2018 | 2.94 km | |
| Bornel Care Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2019 | 3.22 km | |
| Arscott Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2019 | 4.11 km | |
| Chapmanswell Caravan Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 20, 2020 | 4.11 km | |
| The Carousel Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2019 | 4.33 km | |
| Village Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 21, 2019 | 4.55 km | |
| Ashwater Village Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2013 | 4.59 km | |
| Lakeside Roadford Lake | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 4.76 km | |
| Ashwater Parish Hall | Exempt April 1, 2006 | 4.8 km | |
| Poole Farm Bed And Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 2, 2015 | 4.93 km | |
| B & N Farm Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 26, 2021 | 5.22 km | |
| Lifton Primary School, | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 24, 2019 | 5.36 km | |
| Strawberry Fields Farm Shop Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2021 | 5.41 km | |
| Ashwater Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 5.43 km | |
| Lifton Hall Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2021 | 5.52 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PL16 0JS - Data from Apr 2022
| Plymouth City Airport | 32.5 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PL16 0JS - Data from Dec 2021
| Vennmoor Plantation | 346 m | |
| Upcott Wood | 847 m | |
| Grove Plantation | 934 m | |
| Combeshead Plantation | 1.57 km | |
| Tower Hill | 1.69 km | |
| Venn Wood | 1.75 km | |
| Carey Wood | 2.16 km | |
| Norton Wood | 2.46 km | |
| Tredown Wood | 2.5 km | |
| Panson Wood | 2.84 km | |
| Goodacre Wood | 2.94 km | |
| Slew Wood | 3 km | |
| West Banbury Wood | 3.12 km | |
| Tillislow Wood | 3.13 km | |
| Knaphill Plantation | 3.29 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PL16 0JS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 2.8 Mbps | 15.5 Mbps | 80 Mbps |
| Upload | 0.4 Mbps | 3.4 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 70% | 30% | 2.5 | 0.5 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 5% | 25% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 25% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 25% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 20% | 67.5 | 15 |
| 300+ Mbps | 20% | 20% | - | - |
Energy usage data for PL16 0JS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.69328300 |
| Longitude | -4.28227700 |
| OS Easting | 238900 |
| OS Northing | 0090667 |
| 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 |