Postcode EX21 5EQ (Torridge)

Map showing EX21 5EQ and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to EX21 5EQ is Barn Park which is centered 46 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Shelter and is 21 m away.

The closest primary school to EX21 5EQ (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 5EQ is Village Inn and is 228 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 21, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 58.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.1 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 0.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for EX21 5EQ 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 5EQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Barn Park 46 m
A388 4.69 km
A39 41.69 km
A30 80.88 km
A38 156.08 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX21 5EQ

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 5EQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ashwater Primary School Good
(January 18, 2017)
1.04 km
Clawton Primary School 4.1 km
St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School Good
(January 24, 2017)
5.41 km
Boyton Community Primary School Good
(November 7, 2019)
7.51 km
Halwill Community Primary School Good
(December 10, 2019)
8.33 km
Werrington Community Primary School Good
(March 14, 2018)
9.54 km
The Copper Academy 9.66 km
Holsworthy Community College 9.74 km
Holsworthy Church of England Primary School Good
(June 27, 2018)
9.82 km
Lifton Community Primary School 10.01 km
Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School Good
(March 3, 2020)
11.16 km
St Stephens Community Academy 11.28 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ashwater Parish Hall Other catering premises Exempt
April 1, 2006
203 m
Village Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
March 21, 2019
228 m
Ashwater Village Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 27, 2013
357 m
Ashwater Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 6, 2020
1.04 km
Blagdon Farm Holidays Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 18, 2017
2.22 km
Evergreen Farm Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 24, 2021
2.9 km
Arscott Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 26, 2019
3.58 km
Chapmanswell Caravan Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
February 20, 2020
3.58 km
Oakcroft Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
February 12, 2020
3.59 km
Clawton Pre School School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 17, 2013
4.1 km
Clawton Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 21, 2018
4.1 km
Ruby County Butchers And Quality Meat Suppliers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 22, 2018
4.27 km
Hay Meadow Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
March 26, 2019
4.36 km
Frankaborough Farm Holiday Cottages Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 12, 2014
4.66 km
B & N Farm Foods Retailers - other 4
Good
March 26, 2021
5.02 km
Apple & Grape Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
5.03 km
The Hollies Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 26, 2018
5.03 km
St Giles On The Heath Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 9, 2019
5.41 km
Clawton Village Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 28, 2016
5.55 km
Court Barn Country House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
July 25, 2018
5.55 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Shelter Bus Stop/Station 21 m
Shelter Bus Stop/Station 21 m
Church Bus Stop/Station 231 m
Church Bus Stop/Station 235 m
Ashmill Bus Stop/Station 879 m
Plymouth City Airport Air 37.03 km

Nearby Nature

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

Ashwater Wood Woodland Or Forest 723 m
Lidham Wood Woodland Or Forest 728 m
Kit Hill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 970 m
Larkworthy Wood Woodland Or Forest 987 m
Prestacott Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.39 km
Blagdon Lake Inland Water 1.4 km
Ashdown Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Old Larkworthy Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.64 km
Henford Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.88 km
Blagdon Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
Tillislow Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.99 km
Lower Whiddon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.27 km
Higher Whiddon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.34 km
Lower Swingdon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.66 km
Berrington Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.69 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 56.9 Mbps 58.2 Mbps 69.93 Mbps
Upload 10.9 Mbps 13.1 Mbps 19.99 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 100% 58.3 13.1
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Electricity Consumption

9 meters consuming 54,462 kWh - mean 6,051 kWh : median 4,471 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX21 5EQ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.73474800
Longitude -4.29130800
OS Easting 238405
OS Northing 0095297
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