The postcode EX21 5AU is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX21 5AU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX21 5AU 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 5AU as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to EX21 5AU is A3079 which is centered 2.7 km away.
The closest primary school to EX21 5AU (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 5AU is Anglers Paradise and is 2.89 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 17, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Karen's Kitchen and is 3.13 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.
Policing for EX21 5AU 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 5AU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX21 5AU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX21 5AU
| 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 5AU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halwill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 10, 2019) | 2.48 km |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3 km | |
| Highampton Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.07 km | |
| Black Torrington Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.15 km | |
| Boasley Cross Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.57 km | |
| Bradford Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 8.01 km | |
| Hatherleigh Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 8.2 km |
| Ashwater Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 9.09 km |
| Shebbear College | Independent school | 2-19 | 10.19 km | |
| Shebbear Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 15, 2016) | 10.22 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX21 5AU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Crowden Farm | Exempt | 1.85 km | |
| Halwill County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2020 | 2.48 km | |
| Anglers Paradise | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2018 | 2.89 km | |
| Elmfield B & B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2018 | 2.9 km | |
| Northlew Village Stores Com Int Co | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2018 | 2.95 km | |
| The Green Dragon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2019 | 2.98 km | |
| Northlew & Ashbury Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2018 | 3 km | |
| The Junction Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2018 | 3.03 km | |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Church Rooms | Exempt | 3.04 km | |
| Junction Corner News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2019 | 3.13 km | |
| Karen's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 3.13 km | |
| Scallywags Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 3.77 km | |
| South Yeo Farm West | Exempt | 4.03 km | |
| Station Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 23, 2015 | 4.22 km | |
| Barn Park Residential Dementia Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2022 | 4.57 km | |
| Halwill Manor Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2021 | 4.7 km | |
| Kingslakes Holidays Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 4.75 km | |
| Reforge Retreat | Exempt July 19, 2018 | 5.41 km | |
| The Black River Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2018 | 6 km | |
| Black Torrington Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2019 | 6.15 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX21 5AU - Data from Apr 2022
| Plymouth City Airport | 39.51 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX21 5AU - Data from Dec 2021
| Highhampton Lakes | 2.48 km | |
| Birches Copse | 2.79 km | |
| Elmfield Meadow | 2.94 km | |
| Winsford Plantation | 3.14 km | |
| Broadmead Copse | 3.23 km | |
| Croftmoor Plantation | 3.45 km | |
| Northcombe Plantation | 3.59 km | |
| Northlew Copse | 3.63 km | |
| Shorts Copse | 3.81 km | |
| Springet's Copse | 3.81 km | |
| The Wilderness | 3.88 km | |
| Broomhill Plantation | 3.92 km | |
| Hanginghill Wood | 3.99 km | |
| Broadmeads Plantation | 4.01 km | |
| Burdongrove Wood | 4.04 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX21 5AU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.77590200 |
| Longitude | -4.16489100 |
| OS Easting | 247459 |
| OS Northing | 0099604 |
| 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 | Hatherleigh |
| 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 |