The postcode EX21 5EA is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX21 5EA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX21 5EA 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 5EA as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.
The closest road name to EX21 5EA is A388 which is centered 1.89 km away.
The closest primary school to EX21 5EA (for ages 11 and under) is St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 24, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Launceston College. The last OFSTED inspection on March 11, 2020 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of EX21 5EA is Pint And Post and is 2.56 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 26, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 2.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 0.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 4.3% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps. 78.3% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps. 13% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Policing for EX21 5EA 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 5EA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX21 5EA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX21 5EA
| 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 5EA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 2.26 km |
| Ashwater Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 4.5 km |
| Boyton Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 6.4 km |
| Lifton Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.52 km | |
| Werrington Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 14, 2018) | 6.87 km |
| Clawton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.93 km | |
| St Stephens Community Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 8.13 km | |
| St Joseph's School | Independent school | 4-16 | 8.3 km | |
| Windmill Hill Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 22, 2016) | 8.81 km |
| Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 3, 2020) | 9.14 km |
| Launceston Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.15 km | |
| Launceston College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 9.19 km |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2019) | 9.75 km |
| Halwill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 10, 2019) | 11.13 km |
| Tregadillett Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 20, 2018) | 11.35 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX21 5EA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakcroft | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 12, 2020 | 0 m | |
| Frankaborough Farm Holiday Cottages | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2014 | 1.44 km | |
| St Giles On The Heath Community School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2019 | 2.26 km | |
| Coronation Hall Committee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2019 | 2.56 km | |
| Pint And Post | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2020 | 2.56 km | |
| St Giles On The Heath Post Office And Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 2, 2018 | 2.56 km | |
| Arscott Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2019 | 2.72 km | |
| Chapmanswell Caravan Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 20, 2020 | 2.72 km | |
| Village Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 21, 2019 | 3.53 km | |
| Ashwater Village Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2013 | 3.61 km | |
| Ashwater Parish Hall | Exempt April 1, 2006 | 3.76 km | |
| B & N Farm Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 26, 2021 | 3.96 km | |
| Ashwater Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 4.5 km | |
| Bornel Care Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2019 | 4.65 km | |
| Poole Farm Bed And Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 2, 2015 | 4.8 km | |
| Simply Spit Roasts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 26, 2016 | 5.25 km | |
| Blagdon Farm Holidays | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 18, 2017 | 5.33 km | |
| Evergreen Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2021 | 5.53 km | |
| The Carousel Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2019 | 5.77 km | |
| Lakeside Roadford Lake | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 5.99 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX21 5EA - Data from Apr 2022
| Plymouth City Airport | 33.85 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX21 5EA - Data from Dec 2021
| Venn Wood | 933 m | |
| Combeshead Plantation | 940 m | |
| Vennmoor Plantation | 1.09 km | |
| Grove Plantation | 1.16 km | |
| Tower Hill | 1.27 km | |
| Carey Wood | 1.3 km | |
| Panson Wood | 1.4 km | |
| Tillislow Wood | 1.8 km | |
| Henford Wood | 2.08 km | |
| Upcott Wood | 2.12 km | |
| Ashdown Wood | 2.23 km | |
| Norton Wood | 2.76 km | |
| Tredown Wood | 2.88 km | |
| Ashwater Wood | 2.92 km | |
| Kit Hill Plantation | 3.3 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX21 5EA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 2.6 Mbps | 2.6 Mbps | 5.11 Mbps |
| Upload | 0.9 Mbps | 0.9 Mbps | 1.14 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 13% | 87% | 2.6 | 0.9 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 78.3% | 8.7% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 4.3% | 4.3% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 4.3% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.70265000 |
| Longitude | -4.29634300 |
| OS Easting | 237941 |
| OS Northing | 0091740 |
| 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: Rural workers and families |
| 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 009C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A1 |