The postcode EX21 5AD is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX21 5AD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX21 5AD is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.5 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 EX21 5AD as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to EX21 5AD is A3079 which is centered 1.81 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Metherell Cross and is 1 km away.
The closest primary school to EX21 5AD (for ages 11 and under) is Halwill Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 10, 2019.
The local pub for residents of EX21 5AD is The Junction Inn and is 1.94 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 29, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Karen's Kitchen and is 1.98 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for EX21 5AD 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 EX21 5AD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX21 5AD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX21 5AD
| 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 EX21 5AD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halwill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 10, 2019) | 1.87 km |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.77 km | |
| Boasley Cross Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.41 km | |
| Highampton Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.74 km | |
| Ashwater Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 7.03 km |
| Black Torrington Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.19 km | |
| Bradford Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 7.92 km | |
| Hatherleigh Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 10.28 km |
| Bridestowe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 10.79 km | |
| St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 12.54 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX21 5AD - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halwill County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2020 | 1.87 km | |
| The Junction Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2018 | 1.94 km | |
| Junction Corner News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2019 | 1.98 km | |
| Karen's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 1.98 km | |
| Anglers Paradise | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2018 | 2.68 km | |
| Barn Park Residential Dementia Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2022 | 3.04 km | |
| Halwill Manor Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2021 | 3.07 km | |
| Scallywags Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 3.53 km | |
| Lower Crowden Farm | Exempt | 3.83 km | |
| Elmfield B & B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2018 | 4.67 km | |
| Northlew Village Stores Com Int Co | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2018 | 4.73 km | |
| Kingslakes Holidays Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 4.76 km | |
| Northlew & Ashbury Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2018 | 4.77 km | |
| The Green Dragon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2019 | 4.77 km | |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Church Rooms | Exempt | 4.83 km | |
| Evergreen Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2021 | 5.07 km | |
| Station Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 23, 2015 | 5.45 km | |
| South Yeo Farm West | Exempt | 6.06 km | |
| Hay Meadow Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 26, 2019 | 6.19 km | |
| Boasley Cross C Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2020 | 6.41 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX21 5AD - Data from Apr 2022
| Metherell Cross | 1 km | |
| Metherell Cross | 1.01 km | |
| Beaworthy Village | 1.08 km | |
| Beaworthy Village | 1.08 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 38.59 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX21 5AD - Data from Dec 2021
| Croftmoor Plantation | 1.99 km | |
| Broadmeads Plantation | 2 km | |
| Upcott Plantations | 2.19 km | |
| Northcombe Plantation | 2.69 km | |
| Upcott South Plantation | 2.7 km | |
| Winsford Plantation | 2.77 km | |
| Westlake's Plantations | 2.91 km | |
| Halwill Moor Plantation | 3.35 km | |
| Witherdon Wood | 3.84 km | |
| Highhampton Lakes | 4.43 km | |
| Witherdon Plantation | 4.46 km | |
| Justment Wood | 4.53 km | |
| Glandfield's Copse | 4.61 km | |
| Down Coppice | 4.61 km | |
| Quoditchmoor Plantations | 4.63 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX21 5AD - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.76564500 |
| Longitude | -4.18963200 |
| OS Easting | 245681 |
| OS Northing | 0098515 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Central Devon |
| County Electorial Division | Hatherleigh & Chagford ED |
| Electoral Ward | Bridestowe |
| Local Authority District | West Devon |
| 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 | E07000047 |
| Travel To Work Area | Exeter |
| 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 | E33049301 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Devon 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Devon 001C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |