The postcode EX21 5BL is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX21 5BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX21 5BL 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 EX21 5BL as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to EX21 5BL is A3079 which is centered 5.21 km away.
The closest primary school to EX21 5BL (for ages 11 and under) is Ashwater Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 18, 2017.
The local pub for residents of EX21 5BL is Village Inn and is 4.1 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 21, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Karen's Kitchen and is 6.34 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Policing for EX21 5BL 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 5BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX21 5BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX21 5BL
| 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 5BL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwater Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 4.07 km |
| Halwill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 10, 2019) | 6.86 km |
| Boasley Cross Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.98 km | |
| St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 7.29 km |
| Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 3, 2020) | 7.79 km |
| Clawton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 8.2 km | |
| Lifton Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 9.32 km | |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.44 km | |
| Bridestowe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.97 km | |
| Lydford Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 12.76 km | |
| St Stephens Community Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 12.94 km | |
| St Joseph's School | Independent school | 4-16 | 13.05 km | |
| Windmill Hill Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 22, 2016) | 13.37 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX21 5BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2021 | 2.71 km | |
| Ashwater Village Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2013 | 3.98 km | |
| Ashwater Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 4.07 km | |
| Village Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 21, 2019 | 4.1 km | |
| Ashwater Parish Hall | Exempt April 1, 2006 | 4.26 km | |
| Clovelly Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 1, 2021 | 4.33 km | |
| Bed & Breakfast @ Briony | Exempt | 4.41 km | |
| Lakeside Roadford Lake | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 4.45 km | |
| Vine Cottage | Awaiting Inspection | 4.5 km | |
| Eversfield Organics Ltd | Exempt July 5, 2016 | 4.73 km | |
| Frankaborough Farm Holiday Cottages | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2014 | 4.86 km | |
| Oakcroft | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 12, 2020 | 5.06 km | |
| Bornel Care Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2019 | 5.46 km | |
| Halwill Manor Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2021 | 5.55 km | |
| Barn Park Residential Dementia Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2022 | 5.81 km | |
| Hay Meadow Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 26, 2019 | 6.31 km | |
| Junction Corner News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2019 | 6.34 km | |
| Karen's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 6.34 km | |
| Blagdon Farm Holidays | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 18, 2017 | 6.35 km | |
| The Junction Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2018 | 6.4 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX21 5BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Plymouth City Airport | 34.59 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX21 5BL - Data from Dec 2021
| Toft Plantation | 918 m | |
| Justment Wood | 1.06 km | |
| Southweek Wood | 1.56 km | |
| Westweek Plantation | 1.61 km | |
| Witherdon Wood | 1.89 km | |
| Witherdon Plantation | 2.06 km | |
| Glandfield's Copse | 2.07 km | |
| Roadford Lake | 2.17 km | |
| Tredown Wood | 2.36 km | |
| Norton Wood | 2.41 km | |
| Upcott South Plantation | 2.96 km | |
| Prestacott Wood | 3.25 km | |
| Down Coppice | 3.3 km | |
| Broadmeads Plantation | 3.59 km | |
| Lidham Wood | 3.61 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX21 5BL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.72350300 |
| Longitude | -4.23258100 |
| OS Easting | 242511 |
| OS Northing | 0093920 |
| 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 |