The postcode EX21 5JS is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX21 5JS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX21 5JS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.9 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 5JS as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to EX21 5JS is A3079 which is centered 6.52 km away.
The closest primary school to EX21 5JS (for ages 11 and under) is Halwill Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 10, 2019.
The local pub for residents of EX21 5JS is Kingslakes Holidays Ltd and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 26, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Karen's Kitchen and is 3.05 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Policing for EX21 5JS 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 5JS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX21 5JS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX21 5JS
| 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 5JS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halwill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 10, 2019) | 2.89 km |
| Bradford Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 3.27 km | |
| Black Torrington Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.49 km | |
| Highampton Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.86 km | |
| Shebbear Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 15, 2016) | 6.3 km |
| Shebbear College | Independent school | 2-19 | 6.52 km | |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.39 km | |
| Ashwater Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 8.59 km |
| Clawton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 9.86 km | |
| The Copper Academy | Special school | 14-18 | 9.92 km | |
| Holsworthy Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 27, 2018) | 9.94 km |
| Holsworthy Community College | Academy | 11-16 | 10.05 km | |
| Boasley Cross Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 11.04 km | |
| The Clinton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 12.26 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX21 5JS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingslakes Holidays Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 0 m | |
| Scallywags Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 1.25 km | |
| Anglers Paradise | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2018 | 2.09 km | |
| Ruby Oak Park Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 2.38 km | |
| Halwill County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2020 | 2.89 km | |
| Station Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 23, 2015 | 2.96 km | |
| The Junction Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2018 | 3.02 km | |
| Junction Corner News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2019 | 3.05 km | |
| Karen's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 3.05 km | |
| Reforge Retreat | Exempt July 19, 2018 | 3.22 km | |
| Bickford Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2022 | 3.24 km | |
| Bradford Primary | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 3.27 km | |
| The Black River Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2018 | 3.46 km | |
| Black Torrington Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2019 | 3.49 km | |
| Barn Park Residential Dementia Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2022 | 3.54 km | |
| Black Torrington Village Hall | Exempt June 5, 2007 | 3.67 km | |
| Halwill Manor Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2021 | 3.82 km | |
| Puddleduck Valley LLP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2014 | 4.51 km | |
| Retreats For You | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 7, 2017 | 5.6 km | |
| Sheepwash Community Post Office And Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2017 | 5.6 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX21 5JS - Data from Apr 2022
| Plymouth City Airport | 43.25 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX21 5JS - Data from Dec 2021
| Garlandsmoor Plantation | 730 m | |
| Weekpark Plantation | 1.2 km | |
| Stadsonmoor Plantations | 1.42 km | |
| Cookworthy Forest | 1.77 km | |
| Bringer's Park Plantation | 1.94 km | |
| Whiteleigh Plantation | 1.96 km | |
| Winsford Plantation | 1.99 km | |
| Halwill Moor Plantation | 2.1 km | |
| Bovacott Plantation | 2.1 km | |
| Quarry Moor Brake | 2.27 km | |
| Great Sarrel Plantation | 2.31 km | |
| Lashbrook Moor Plantation | 3 km | |
| Lashbrook Wood | 3.02 km | |
| Morcombe Plantation | 3.06 km | |
| Cookworthy Moor Plantation | 3.13 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX21 5JS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.80573100 |
| Longitude | -4.21310700 |
| OS Easting | 244161 |
| OS Northing | 0103022 |
| 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 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 | E33049297 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Torridge 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Torridge 009B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |