Postcode EX21 5EN (Torridge)

Map showing EX21 5EN and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX21 5EN is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX21 5EN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX21 5EN 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 5EN as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to EX21 5EN is A388 which is centered 5.43 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Ashmill and is 405 m away.

The closest primary school to EX21 5EN (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 5EN is Village Inn and is 731 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 21, 2019.

14.3% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 42.9% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Policing for EX21 5EN is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Devon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to EX21 5EN and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX21 5EN, and the approximate distance away.

A388 5.43 km
A39 40.97 km
A30 80.13 km
A38 155.24 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX21 5EN

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX21 5EN - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ashwater Primary School Good
(January 18, 2017)
362 m
Clawton Primary School 4.36 km
St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School Good
(January 24, 2017)
6.12 km
Halwill Community Primary School Good
(December 10, 2019)
7.5 km
Boyton Community Primary School Good
(November 7, 2019)
8.34 km
The Copper Academy 9.6 km
Holsworthy Community College 9.69 km
Holsworthy Church of England Primary School Good
(June 27, 2018)
9.76 km
Bradford Primary School 10.34 km
Werrington Community Primary School Good
(March 14, 2018)
10.34 km
Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School Good
(March 3, 2020)
11.07 km
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School 12.34 km
Highampton Community Primary School 13.05 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX21 5EN - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ashwater Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 6, 2020
362 m
Ashwater Village Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 27, 2013
595 m
Ashwater Parish Hall Other catering premises Exempt
April 1, 2006
645 m
Village Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
March 21, 2019
731 m
Evergreen Farm Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 24, 2021
2.09 km
Blagdon Farm Holidays Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 18, 2017
2.5 km
Hay Meadow Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
March 26, 2019
3.79 km
Oakcroft Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
February 12, 2020
4.16 km
Clawton Pre School School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 17, 2013
4.36 km
Clawton Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 21, 2018
4.36 km
Arscott Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 26, 2019
4.41 km
Chapmanswell Caravan Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
February 20, 2020
4.41 km
Ruby County Butchers And Quality Meat Suppliers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 22, 2018
4.67 km
Apple & Grape Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
4.84 km
The Hollies Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 26, 2018
4.84 km
Frankaborough Farm Holiday Cottages Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 12, 2014
5.07 km
Halwill Manor Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 9, 2021
5.22 km
Barn Park Residential Dementia Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 24, 2022
5.49 km
Clawton Village Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 28, 2016
5.79 km
Court Barn Country House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
July 25, 2018
5.79 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX21 5EN - Data from Apr 2022

Ashmill Bus Stop/Station 405 m
Ashmill Bus Stop/Station 411 m
Church Bus Stop/Station 685 m
Church Bus Stop/Station 692 m
Shelter Bus Stop/Station 847 m
Plymouth City Airport Air 37.23 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX21 5EN - Data from Dec 2021

Lidham Wood Woodland Or Forest 597 m
Prestacott Wood Woodland Or Forest 645 m
Ashwater Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.27 km
Lower Whiddon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
Higher Whiddon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.65 km
Blagdon Lake Inland Water 1.73 km
Larkworthy Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.74 km
Kit Hill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Old Larkworthy Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Ashdown Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.29 km
Berrington Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.3 km
Blagdon Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.33 km
Lower Swingdon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.41 km
Eastvenn Plantations Woodland Or Forest 2.43 km
Down Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.54 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX21 5EN - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 42.9%
30-300 Mbps 14.3%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.73888100
Longitude -4.28144600
OS Easting 239115
OS Northing 0095735
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
10141
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000046
Travel To Work Area Bude

NHS

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

2011 Census

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