The postcode EX21 5JB is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX21 5JB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX21 5JB is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.6 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 5JB as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Detached rural retirement.
The closest road name to EX21 5JB is A386 which is centered 19.7 km away.
The closest primary school to EX21 5JB (for ages 11 and under) is Shebbear Community School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 15, 2016.
The local pub for residents of EX21 5JB is The Devil Stone Inn and is 2 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection .
100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for EX21 5JB 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 5JB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX21 5JB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX21 5JB
| 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 5JB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shebbear College | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.31 km | |
| Shebbear Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 15, 2016) | 1.72 km |
| Black Torrington Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.85 km | |
| Bradford Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.56 km | |
| Highampton Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.97 km | |
| Marland School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (November 24, 2016) | 5.49 km |
| Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 7.15 km |
| The Clinton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 7.73 km | |
| Halwill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 10, 2019) | 8.17 km |
| Hatherleigh Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 9.38 km |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 10.45 km | |
| Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 16, 2014) | 11.7 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX21 5JB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shebbear College | Awaiting Inspection | 1.31 km | |
| Shebbear Community School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2018 | 1.72 km | |
| South View Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 2 km | |
| The Devil Stone Inn | Awaiting Inspection | 2 km | |
| Black Torrington Village Hall | Exempt June 5, 2007 | 2.81 km | |
| West Heanton Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 2.83 km | |
| Black Torrington Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2019 | 2.85 km | |
| The Black River Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2018 | 3.01 km | |
| Retreats For You | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 7, 2017 | 3.58 km | |
| Sheepwash Community Post Office And Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2017 | 3.58 km | |
| The Half Moon Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 3.58 km | |
| Reforge Retreat | Exempt July 19, 2018 | 3.61 km | |
| Bradford Primary | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 4.56 km | |
| Station Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 23, 2015 | 4.8 km | |
| Ruby Oak Park Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 4.97 km | |
| Marland School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 5.49 km | |
| Puddleduck Valley LLP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2014 | 5.56 km | |
| Kingslakes Holidays Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 5.63 km | |
| Bickford Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2022 | 6.48 km | |
| Scallywags Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 6.76 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX21 5JB - Data from Apr 2022
| Plymouth City Airport | 48.44 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX21 5JB - Data from Dec 2021
| Chalhanger Wood | 234 m | |
| Ball Copse | 573 m | |
| Battledown Copse | 749 m | |
| Tithe Copse | 868 m | |
| West Lodge Plantation | 1.13 km | |
| High Moor Plantation | 1.2 km | |
| Buckland Wood | 1.38 km | |
| Upcott Wood | 1.39 km | |
| Bramley Plantation | 1.44 km | |
| Crosspark Copse | 1.6 km | |
| Bullapit Plantation | 1.62 km | |
| Buckland Moor Copse | 1.77 km | |
| Hembury Copse | 1.91 km | |
| Stoneridge Wood | 1.98 km | |
| Justment Plantation | 2.09 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX21 5JB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.85473400 |
| Longitude | -4.19290600 |
| OS Easting | 245746 |
| OS Northing | 0108428 |
| 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 | Torrington Rural ED |
| Electoral Ward | Shebbear & Langtree |
| 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 | Bideford |
| 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: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Detached rural retirement |
| 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 | E33049284 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Torridge 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Torridge 007A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C3 |