The postcode EX21 5LN is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX21 5LN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX21 5LN 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 5LN as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to EX21 5LN is A3072 which is centered 9.74 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Post Office and is 894 m away.
The closest primary school to EX21 5LN (for ages 11 and under) is Highampton Community Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Okehampton College.
The local pub for residents of EX21 5LN is The Half Moon Inn and is 2.17 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 18, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Hatherleigh Fish Bar and is 4.88 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 9, 2019.
50% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps. 50% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Policing for EX21 5LN 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 5LN and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX21 5LN, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX21 5LN
| 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 5LN - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highampton Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 505 m | |
| Black Torrington Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.14 km | |
| Hatherleigh Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 4.94 km |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.31 km | |
| Halwill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 10, 2019) | 5.76 km |
| Shebbear College | Independent school | 2-19 | 6.74 km | |
| Shebbear Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 15, 2016) | 7.08 km |
| Bradford Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 7.21 km | |
| The Clinton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 8.32 km | |
| Marland School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (November 24, 2016) | 9.33 km |
| Dolton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 11.01 km | |
| Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit | Academy | 4-11 | 12.72 km | |
| Okehampton College | Academy | 11-18 | 13.51 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX21 5LN - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retreats For You | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 7, 2017 | 2.17 km | |
| Sheepwash Community Post Office And Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2017 | 2.17 km | |
| The Half Moon Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 2.17 km | |
| Station Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 23, 2015 | 2.27 km | |
| Reforge Retreat | Exempt July 19, 2018 | 2.6 km | |
| The Black River Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2018 | 2.98 km | |
| Black Torrington Village Hall | Exempt June 5, 2007 | 3.02 km | |
| Black Torrington Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2019 | 3.14 km | |
| Brickyard Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2018 | 3.45 km | |
| South Yeo Farm West | Exempt | 4.16 km | |
| Hatherleigh Care Village | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2018 | 4.32 km | |
| Lower Crowden Farm | Exempt | 4.52 km | |
| Bowling Green Pavillion | Exempt | 4.76 km | |
| Hatherleigh Childrens Centre | Exempt March 27, 2018 | 4.76 km | |
| The Market Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 12, 2019 | 4.79 km | |
| Londis Convenience Stores | Exempt | 4.87 km | |
| Co-op | Exempt | 4.87 km | |
| The Personalised Wedding Company | Exempt January 11, 2018 | 4.87 km | |
| Hatherleigh Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 9, 2019 | 4.88 km | |
| One Market Steet Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 29, 2020 | 4.89 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX21 5LN - Data from Apr 2022
| Post Office | 894 m | |
| Post Office | 904 m | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 44.08 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX21 5LN - Data from Dec 2021
| Barton Copse | 823 m | |
| Burdongrove Wood | 1.87 km | |
| Higher Totleigh Copse | 2.04 km | |
| Mollacliffe Wood | 2.23 km | |
| Longham Copse | 2.33 km | |
| Cookridge Plantation | 2.37 km | |
| Allers Copse | 2.54 km | |
| Highhampton Lakes | 2.57 km | |
| Lewmoor Plantation | 2.81 km | |
| Heaver Close Copse | 2.97 km | |
| Newcourt Wood | 3.17 km | |
| Birches Copse | 3.18 km | |
| Bremridge Wood | 3.22 km | |
| Heane Plantation | 3.28 km | |
| Lower Hays Copse | 3.29 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX21 5LN - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 50% | 50% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 50% | 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 | 50.81821800 |
| Longitude | -4.14161500 |
| OS Easting | 249238 |
| OS Northing | 0104262 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Central Devon |
| County Electorial Division | Hatherleigh & Chagford ED |
| Electoral Ward | Hatherleigh |
| Local Authority District | West Devon |
| 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 | E07000047 |
| 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 | E33049302 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Devon 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Devon 001B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |