The postcode EX21 5BU is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in March 2015 and is an active postcode. EX21 5BU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX21 5BU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.7 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 5BU as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to EX21 5BU is Dots Close which is centered 16 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Church and is 157 m away.
The closest primary school to EX21 5BU (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 5BU is Village Inn and is 195 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 21, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 60.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for EX21 5BU 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 5BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX21 5BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX21 5BU
| Introduction | March 2015 |
| 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 5BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwater Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 851 m |
| Clawton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.38 km | |
| St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 5.58 km |
| Boyton Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 7.86 km |
| Halwill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 10, 2019) | 8.03 km |
| Werrington Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 14, 2018) | 9.79 km |
| The Copper Academy | Special school | 14-18 | 9.83 km | |
| Holsworthy Community College | Academy | 11-16 | 9.91 km | |
| Holsworthy Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 27, 2018) | 9.99 km |
| Lifton Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 9.99 km | |
| Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 3, 2020) | 10.92 km |
| St Stephens Community Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 11.48 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX21 5BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwater Village Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2013 | 45 m | |
| Village Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 21, 2019 | 195 m | |
| Ashwater Parish Hall | Exempt April 1, 2006 | 296 m | |
| Ashwater Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 851 m | |
| Blagdon Farm Holidays | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 18, 2017 | 2.49 km | |
| Evergreen Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2021 | 2.54 km | |
| Oakcroft | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 12, 2020 | 3.66 km | |
| Arscott Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2019 | 3.89 km | |
| Chapmanswell Caravan Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 20, 2020 | 3.89 km | |
| Hay Meadow Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 26, 2019 | 4.27 km | |
| Clawton Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 17, 2013 | 4.38 km | |
| Clawton Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2018 | 4.38 km | |
| Ruby County Butchers And Quality Meat Suppliers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 22, 2018 | 4.59 km | |
| Frankaborough Farm Holiday Cottages | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2014 | 4.63 km | |
| Apple & Grape | Awaiting Inspection | 5.14 km | |
| The Hollies Bed And Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2018 | 5.14 km | |
| B & N Farm Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 26, 2021 | 5.35 km | |
| St Giles On The Heath Community School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2019 | 5.58 km | |
| Halwill Manor Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2021 | 5.76 km | |
| Clawton Village Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2016 | 5.82 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX21 5BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Church | 157 m | |
| Church | 164 m | |
| Shelter | 382 m | |
| Shelter | 393 m | |
| Ashmill | 502 m | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 36.91 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX21 5BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Lidham Wood | 367 m | |
| Ashwater Wood | 741 m | |
| Prestacott Wood | 1.03 km | |
| Kit Hill Plantation | 1.34 km | |
| Larkworthy Wood | 1.37 km | |
| Blagdon Lake | 1.67 km | |
| Ashdown Wood | 1.74 km | |
| Old Larkworthy Plantation | 1.94 km | |
| Lower Whiddon Plantation | 2.08 km | |
| Henford Wood | 2.12 km | |
| Tillislow Wood | 2.17 km | |
| Higher Whiddon Plantation | 2.17 km | |
| Blagdon Wood | 2.23 km | |
| Westweek Plantation | 2.65 km | |
| Berrington Plantation | 2.69 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX21 5BU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 67.1 Mbps | 60.6 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 15.3 Mbps | 13.9 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 3 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 69 | 15.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for EX21 5BU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.73484500 |
| Longitude | -4.28594100 |
| OS Easting | 238784 |
| OS Northing | 0095296 |
| 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 | Bude |
| 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 village in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049298 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Torridge 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Torridge 009C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |