Postcode PL8 2FD (South Hams)

Map showing PL8 2FD and nearby postcodes

The postcode PL8 2FD is located in South Hams, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in April 2008 and is an active postcode. PL8 2FD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

PL8 2FD is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5 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 PL8 2FD as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Detached rural retirement.

The closest road name to PL8 2FD is Fordbrook Lane which is centered 101 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Rogers Garage and is 153 m away.

The closest primary school to PL8 2FD (for ages 11 and under) is St Mary's Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on November 20, 2014. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Coombe Dean School. The last OFSTED inspection on November 29, 2018 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of PL8 2FD is The Westward Inn and is 6.62 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 14, 2021.

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

Policing for PL8 2FD 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 PL8 2FD and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to PL8 2FD, and the approximate distance away.

Fordbrook Lane 101 m
Chittleburn Hill 193 m
Combe Lane 294 m
Hilltop Cottages 494 m
Elburton Road 1.47 km
A379 35.51 km
A39 79.99 km
A30 82.32 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode PL8 2FD

Introduction April 2008
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 PL8 2FD - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Mary's Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 20, 2014)
1.02 km
Elburton Primary School Outstanding
(January 29, 2014)
1.38 km
Sherford Vale School 1.48 km
Coombe Dean School Requires improvement
(November 29, 2018)
1.82 km
Goosewell Primary Academy Good
(December 4, 2019)
2.42 km
Wembury Primary School Good
(January 12, 2022)
2.92 km
Plymstock School Good
(November 7, 2017)
2.96 km
Plympton St Maurice Primary School Good
(January 10, 2020)
3.12 km
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School Good
(March 8, 2016)
3.33 km
Pomphlett Primary School 3.36 km
Yealmpton Primary School Good
(November 7, 2017)
3.36 km
Longcause Community Special School Good
(April 26, 2018)
3.48 km
Morley Meadow Primary School Good
(January 27, 2022)
3.71 km
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School 3.89 km
Old Priory Junior Academy Requires improvement
(September 25, 2019)
3.95 km
Plympton Academy Requires improvement
(March 11, 2020)
3.99 km
Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 4, 2011)
4.05 km
Oreston Community Academy Good
(January 29, 2020)
4.16 km
Chaddlewood Primary School Good
(September 19, 2019)
4.24 km
Glen Park Primary School Good
(May 16, 2019)
4.35 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PL8 2FD - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PL8 2FD - Data from Apr 2022

Rogers Garage Bus Stop/Station 153 m
Rogers Garage Bus Stop/Station 161 m
Combe Lane Bus Stop/Station 337 m
Combe Lane Bus Stop/Station 340 m
Sutherland Cottages Bus Stop/Station 586 m
Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing Ferry 4.33 km
Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing Ferry 4.33 km
Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing Ferry 4.33 km
Plymouth City Airport Air 8.85 km
Exeter International Airport Air 61.54 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PL8 2FD - Data from Dec 2021

Chittleburn Wood Woodland Or Forest 588 m
Halwell Wood Woodland Or Forest 943 m
Kitter Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.07 km
Combe Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.28 km
Winston Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.51 km
Dragberry Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Broad Field Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.56 km
Higher Brixton Down Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.58 km
Winston Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.59 km
Furze Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.61 km
Lower Brixton Down Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.75 km
Cock's Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.81 km
Wollaton Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.86 km
Western Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.88 km
Warren Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for PL8 2FD - 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 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.35268800
Longitude -4.05016600
OS Easting 254248
OS Northing 0052320
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
19157
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
South West Devon
County Electorial Division Bickleigh & Wembury ED
Electoral Ward Wembury & Brixton
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: Rural residents
Group: Ageing rural dwellers
Subgroup: Detached rural retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings
Built-Up Area Brixton BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33049132
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
South Hams 009
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
South Hams 009D
Output Area / Small Area 1C3