The postcode PL16 0SW is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in July 1990 and is an active postcode. PL16 0SW is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
PL16 0SW 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 0SW as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to PL16 0SW is A388 which is centered 6.04 km away.
The closest primary school to PL16 0SW (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 0SW is Blue Lion and is 4.36 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 11, 2020.
Policing for PL16 0SW 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 0SW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PL16 0SW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PL16 0SW
| Introduction | July 1990 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from PL16 0SW - 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) | 4.76 km |
| Lifton Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 5.51 km | |
| St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 5.91 km |
| Ashwater Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 6.87 km |
| Boasley Cross Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.21 km | |
| Bridestowe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.37 km | |
| Werrington Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 14, 2018) | 10.09 km |
| Launceston Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 10.32 km | |
| St Joseph's School | Independent school | 4-16 | 10.37 km | |
| St Stephens Community Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 10.37 km | |
| Windmill Hill Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 22, 2016) | 10.42 km |
| Clawton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 10.57 km | |
| Launceston College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 10.57 km |
| Lydford Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 10.89 km | |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2019) | 11.5 km |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 12.45 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PL16 0SW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bornel Care Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2019 | 1.47 km | |
| Lakeside Roadford Lake | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 1.55 km | |
| The Carousel Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2019 | 2.87 km | |
| Frankaborough Farm Holiday Cottages | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2014 | 3.22 km | |
| Thrushelton Mill B & B | Exempt | 3.43 km | |
| Cornish Delicacies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 13, 2017 | 3.73 km | |
| Blue Lion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 11, 2020 | 4.36 km | |
| Vine Cottage | Awaiting Inspection | 4.43 km | |
| Oakcroft | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 12, 2020 | 4.48 km | |
| Lewtrenchard Church of England Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 30, 2019 | 4.76 km | |
| Clovelly Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 1, 2021 | 4.83 km | |
| Bed & Breakfast @ Briony | Exempt | 4.83 km | |
| Eversfield Organics Ltd | Exempt July 5, 2016 | 5.34 km | |
| East Raddon | Exempt | 5.36 km | |
| Premier Lifton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2019 | 5.4 km | |
| Premier Lifton (Canteen) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2019 | 5.4 km | |
| Lewtrenchard Manor Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2020 | 5.43 km | |
| Fox & Grapes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 8, 2019 | 5.44 km | |
| Fox & Grapes | Awaiting Inspection July 8, 2019 | 5.44 km | |
| Lifton Primary School, | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 24, 2019 | 5.51 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PL16 0SW - Data from Apr 2022
| Plymouth City Airport | 30.8 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PL16 0SW - Data from Dec 2021
| Goodacre Wood | 444 m | |
| East Banbury Plantation | 462 m | |
| Slew Wood | 583 m | |
| East Banbury Wood | 811 m | |
| West Banbury Wood | 1.18 km | |
| Eastlake Wood | 1.76 km | |
| Brewers Plantation | 1.84 km | |
| Roadford Lake | 2.05 km | |
| Townleigh Wood | 2.29 km | |
| North Plantation | 2.33 km | |
| Upcott Wood | 2.39 km | |
| Badpark Wood | 2.68 km | |
| Tredown Wood | 2.76 km | |
| Norton Wood | 2.92 km | |
| Bridge Plantation | 2.93 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.68715800 |
| Longitude | -4.23777800 |
| OS Easting | 242022 |
| OS Northing | 0089890 |
| 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 |