The postcode EX21 5PS is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX21 5PS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX21 5PS 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 5PS as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.
The closest road name to EX21 5PS is Victoria Road which is centered 36 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Black River Inn and is 49 m away.
The closest primary school to EX21 5PS (for ages 11 and under) is Black Torrington Church of England Primary School.
The local pub for residents of EX21 5PS is The Black River Inn and is 80 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 14, 2018.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for EX21 5PS 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 5PS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX21 5PS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX21 5PS
| 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 5PS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Torrington Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 252 m | |
| Highampton Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.41 km | |
| Shebbear College | Independent school | 2-19 | 4.34 km | |
| Bradford Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.42 km | |
| Shebbear Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 15, 2016) | 4.5 km |
| Halwill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 10, 2019) | 5.39 km |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.44 km | |
| Hatherleigh Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 7.69 km |
| Marland School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (November 24, 2016) | 8.14 km |
| The Clinton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 8.83 km | |
| Ashwater Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 11.99 km |
| Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 16, 2014) | 12.99 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX21 5PS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black River Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2018 | 80 m | |
| Black Torrington Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2019 | 252 m | |
| Black Torrington Village Hall | Exempt June 5, 2007 | 300 m | |
| Reforge Retreat | Exempt July 19, 2018 | 520 m | |
| Station Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 23, 2015 | 1.72 km | |
| Retreats For You | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 7, 2017 | 2.27 km | |
| Sheepwash Community Post Office And Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2017 | 2.27 km | |
| The Half Moon Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 2.27 km | |
| Kingslakes Holidays Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 3.43 km | |
| Ruby Oak Park Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 4.18 km | |
| Scallywags Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 4.26 km | |
| Shebbear College | Awaiting Inspection | 4.34 km | |
| Bradford Primary | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 4.42 km | |
| Shebbear Community School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2018 | 4.5 km | |
| Anglers Paradise | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2018 | 4.64 km | |
| South View Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 4.64 km | |
| The Devil Stone Inn | Awaiting Inspection | 4.64 km | |
| West Heanton Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 4.75 km | |
| Halwill County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2020 | 5.39 km | |
| Bickford Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2022 | 5.72 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX21 5PS - Data from Apr 2022
| Black River Inn | 49 m | |
| Black River Inn | 54 m | |
| Post Office | 217 m | |
| Post Office | 225 m | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 45.41 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX21 5PS - Data from Dec 2021
| Centernhay Woods | 383 m | |
| Coham Wood | 1.43 km | |
| Bringer's Park Plantation | 1.6 km | |
| Highweek Wood | 1.91 km | |
| Burdongrove Wood | 2.02 km | |
| Barton Copse | 2.7 km | |
| Upcott Wood | 2.71 km | |
| Tithe Copse | 2.88 km | |
| Cookridge Plantation | 3.02 km | |
| Ball Copse | 3.11 km | |
| Lashbrook Wood | 3.21 km | |
| Garlandsmoor Plantation | 3.25 km | |
| Chalhanger Wood | 3.27 km | |
| Stadsonmoor Plantations | 3.28 km | |
| Buckland Wood | 3.3 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX21 5PS - 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 | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.82825500 |
| Longitude | -4.17986600 |
| OS Easting | 246575 |
| OS Northing | 0105456 |
| 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: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural life |
| 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 | E33049297 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Torridge 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Torridge 009B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B1 |