The postcode EX21 5PB is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX21 5PB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX21 5PB 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 5PB as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.
The closest road name to EX21 5PB is A386 which is centered 18.26 km away.
The closest primary school to EX21 5PB (for ages 11 and under) is Black Torrington Church of England Primary School.
The local pub for residents of EX21 5PB is The Half Moon Inn and is 1.56 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 18, 2021.
40% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps. 40% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps. 20% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Policing for EX21 5PB 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 5PB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX21 5PB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX21 5PB
| 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 5PB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Torrington Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.13 km | |
| Highampton Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.42 km | |
| Shebbear College | Independent school | 2-19 | 3.96 km | |
| Shebbear Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 15, 2016) | 4.56 km |
| Marland School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (November 24, 2016) | 5.63 km |
| The Clinton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 5.66 km | |
| Hatherleigh Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 6.62 km |
| Bradford Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.85 km | |
| Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 8.37 km |
| Halwill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 10, 2019) | 8.41 km |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.01 km | |
| Dolton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 9.35 km | |
| Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 16, 2014) | 9.81 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX21 5PB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retreats For You | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 7, 2017 | 1.56 km | |
| Sheepwash Community Post Office And Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2017 | 1.56 km | |
| The Half Moon Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 1.56 km | |
| West Heanton Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 2.08 km | |
| Black Torrington Village Hall | Exempt June 5, 2007 | 2.94 km | |
| Black Torrington Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2019 | 3.13 km | |
| The Black River Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2018 | 3.15 km | |
| Reforge Retreat | Exempt July 19, 2018 | 3.5 km | |
| Shebbear College | Awaiting Inspection | 3.96 km | |
| Station Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 23, 2015 | 4.41 km | |
| Shebbear Community School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2018 | 4.56 km | |
| South View Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 4.88 km | |
| The Devil Stone Inn | Awaiting Inspection | 4.88 km | |
| Marland School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 5.63 km | |
| Merton Clinton School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2019 | 5.66 km | |
| Made-Well | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2018 | 5.8 km | |
| Friars Hele | Exempt March 7, 2018 | 5.89 km | |
| Brickyard Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2018 | 5.92 km | |
| Malt Scoop Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 7, 2019 | 5.99 km | |
| Agrimotors Merton Garage And Post Office And Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2019 | 6.08 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX21 5PB - Data from Apr 2022
| Plymouth City Airport | 47.74 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX21 5PB - Data from Dec 2021
| Waydown Plantation | 648 m | |
| Wilderness Plantation | 833 m | |
| Hembury Gate Plantation | 1.15 km | |
| Birch Hill Wood | 1.27 km | |
| Hembury Plantation | 1.34 km | |
| Newcourt Wood | 1.37 km | |
| Hembury Copse | 1.42 km | |
| Cookridge Plantation | 1.48 km | |
| Upcott Wood | 1.53 km | |
| Stoneridge Wood | 1.67 km | |
| Buckland Wood | 1.72 km | |
| Northpark Plantations | 1.75 km | |
| Britley Plantation | 1.78 km | |
| Longham Copse | 1.81 km | |
| Mollacliffe Wood | 1.91 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX21 5PB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 20% | 80% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 40% | 40% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 40% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.85082500 |
| Longitude | -4.15197800 |
| OS Easting | 248612 |
| OS Northing | 0107908 |
| 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 | 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 | 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: Rural tenants Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants |
| 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 | E33049299 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Torridge 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Torridge 009B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B3 |