Postcode PL21 9DX (South Hams)

Map showing PL21 9DX and nearby postcodes

The postcode PL21 9DX is located in South Hams, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PL21 9DX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

PL21 9DX is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.3 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 PL21 9DX as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.

The closest road name to PL21 9DX is Henry Close which is centered 78 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Westward Inn and is 36 m away. The closest railway station is Ivybridge Rail Station, 4.86 km away.

The closest primary school to PL21 9DX (for ages 11 and under) is Woodlands Park Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Ivybridge Community College. The last OFSTED inspection on January 15, 2020 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of PL21 9DX is The Westward Inn and is 24 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 14, 2021.

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

Policing for PL21 9DX 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 PL21 9DX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to PL21 9DX, and the approximate distance away.

Henry Close 78 m
Bottle Park 103 m
Harris Way 132 m
Holly Berry Road 195 m
Hazeldene Close 250 m
New Park Road 548 m
A379 29.28 km
A30 75.76 km
A39 76.54 km
A38 168.41 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode PL21 9DX

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 PL21 9DX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Woodlands Park Primary School 2.56 km
Sparkwell All Saints Primary School Good
(January 22, 2019)
2.85 km
Manor Primary School, Ivybridge 3.26 km
The Erme Primary School Good
(January 11, 2022)
3.72 km
Ivybridge Community College Good
(January 15, 2020)
4.09 km
Cornwood Church of England Primary School Good
(January 25, 2017)
4.14 km
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School Good
(March 8, 2016)
4.25 km
Stowford School Good
(June 13, 2017)
4.26 km
Chaddlewood Primary School Good
(September 19, 2019)
4.68 km
Ermington Primary School 4.7 km
Yealmpton Primary School Good
(November 7, 2017)
4.79 km
Longcause Community Special School Good
(April 26, 2018)
5.19 km
Plympton St Maurice Primary School Good
(January 10, 2020)
5.21 km
Glen Park Primary School Good
(May 16, 2019)
5.56 km
Plympton Academy Requires improvement
(March 11, 2020)
5.72 km
Holbeton Primary School 5.76 km
St Mary's Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 20, 2014)
5.99 km
Old Priory Junior Academy Requires improvement
(September 25, 2019)
6.06 km
Sherford Vale School 6.16 km
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School 6.26 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PL21 9DX - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lee Mill Woollens Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 7, 2018
24 m
The Westward Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 14, 2021
24 m
Westward Cafe & Truck Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 5, 2019
24 m
Buds Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 14, 2021
810 m
NIC Services Group Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 6, 2018
810 m
Refuel Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
October 17, 2019
810 m
Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
December 6, 2018
810 m
Tesco Customer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 6, 2018
810 m
Tesco Limited Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 6, 2018
810 m
Plymouth Community Healthcare CIC Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 29, 2014
1.01 km
Aramark Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.19 km
The Conscious Candy Company Importers/Exporters Awaiting Inspection
1.36 km
Bay Tree Food Company Retailers - other Exempt
January 15, 2019
1.38 km
Noss Beer Works Farmers/growers Exempt
June 13, 2017
1.38 km
Tried & Tasted Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 17, 2019
1.38 km
Hunting Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
December 2, 2021
1.68 km
Cadleigh Manor B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Exempt
1.69 km
Millswood Nursery School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 29, 2019
1.69 km
Coffee Ground Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 14, 2021
2.34 km
Countrymans Butchery Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 14, 2021
2.34 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PL21 9DX - Data from Apr 2022

Westward Inn Bus Stop/Station 36 m
Westward Inn Bus Stop/Station 38 m
New Park Road Bus Stop/Station 194 m
Lee Mill Bus Stop/Station 201 m
Slip Road Bus Stop/Station 236 m
Ivybridge Rail Station Rail 4.86 km
Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing Ferry 9.75 km
Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing Ferry 9.76 km
Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing Ferry 9.76 km
Plymouth City Airport Air 10.7 km
Exeter International Airport Air 55.06 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PL21 9DX - Data from Dec 2021

Kingspiece Wood Woodland Or Forest 643 m
Challonsleigh Plantation Woodland Or Forest 791 m
Southwood Wood Woodland Or Forest 933 m
Potson's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.11 km
Lucas Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.18 km
Mackarell Parks Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.21 km
New England Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.33 km
Half Penny Combe Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.4 km
Brook Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.41 km
Swainstone Combe Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.49 km
Ruby's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Collaford Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.62 km
Fursdon Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
Lower Lethridge Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.16 km
Great Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.18 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for PL21 9DX - 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 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.38461600
Longitude -3.97175200
OS Easting 259920
OS Northing 0055719
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
12742
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
South West Devon
County Electorial Division Bickleigh & Wembury ED
Electoral Ward Newton & Yealmpton
Local Authority District South Hams
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 E07000044
Travel To Work Area Plymouth

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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Industrious communities
Subgroup: Industrious transitions
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village
Built-Up Area Lee Mill BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33049078
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
South Hams 001
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
South Hams 001D
Output Area / Small Area 8A1