Postcode EX21 5PT (Torridge)

Map showing EX21 5PT and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX21 5PT is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX21 5PT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX21 5PT 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 5PT as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.

The closest road name to EX21 5PT is Broad Street which is centered 29 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Black River Inn and is 31 m away.

The closest primary school to EX21 5PT (for ages 11 and under) is Black Torrington Church of England Primary School.

The local pub for residents of EX21 5PT is The Black River Inn and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 14, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 61.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for EX21 5PT is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Devon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to EX21 5PT and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX21 5PT, and the approximate distance away.

Broad Street 29 m
Victoria Road 81 m
Bowhay Close 121 m
The Maltings 193 m
Kneela Hill 223 m
Back Lane 308 m
Bonfire Hill 330 m
East Street 379 m
A3072 12.68 km
A386 16.72 km
A39 28.95 km
A30 72.38 km
A38 143.48 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX21 5PT

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX21 5PT - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School 175 m
Highampton Community Primary School 2.47 km
Shebbear College 4.26 km
Bradford Primary School 4.39 km
Shebbear Community School Good
(November 15, 2016)
4.42 km
Halwill Community Primary School Good
(December 10, 2019)
5.45 km
Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School 7.52 km
Hatherleigh Community Primary School Good
(May 18, 2017)
7.72 km
Marland School Good
(November 24, 2016)
8.07 km
The Clinton Church of England Primary School 8.8 km
Ashwater Primary School Good
(January 18, 2017)
12.04 km
Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School Outstanding
(July 16, 2014)
12.96 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX21 5PT - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Black River Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
0 m
Black Torrington Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 17, 2019
175 m
Black Torrington Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
June 5, 2007
233 m
Reforge Retreat Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
July 19, 2018
600 m
Station Diner Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
December 23, 2015
1.8 km
Retreats For You Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 7, 2017
2.27 km
Sheepwash Community Post Office And Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 18, 2017
2.27 km
The Half Moon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 18, 2021
2.27 km
Kingslakes Holidays Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 26, 2018
3.46 km
Ruby Oak Park Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 15, 2019
4.16 km
Shebbear College School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
4.26 km
Scallywags Pre School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 12, 2020
4.31 km
Bradford Primary School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 12, 2020
4.39 km
Shebbear Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 15, 2018
4.42 km
South View Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
4.56 km
The Devil Stone Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
4.56 km
West Heanton Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 3, 2021
4.69 km
Anglers Paradise Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 17, 2018
4.7 km
Halwill County Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 21, 2020
5.45 km
Bickford Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 3, 2022
5.71 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX21 5PT - Data from Apr 2022

Black River Inn Bus Stop/Station 31 m
Black River Inn Bus Stop/Station 33 m
Post Office Bus Stop/Station 137 m
Post Office Bus Stop/Station 145 m
Plymouth City Airport Air 45.48 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX21 5PT - Data from Dec 2021

Centernhay Woods Woodland Or Forest 328 m
Coham Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
Bringer's Park Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.65 km
Highweek Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.86 km
Burdongrove Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.1 km
Upcott Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.64 km
Barton Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.74 km
Tithe Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.81 km
Cookridge Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.02 km
Ball Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.03 km
Lashbrook Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.17 km
Chalhanger Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.19 km
Buckland Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.23 km
Garlandsmoor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.27 km
Stadsonmoor Plantations Woodland Or Forest 3.29 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX21 5PT - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 69.9 Mbps 61.9 Mbps 79.91 Mbps
Upload 18.3 Mbps 14.5 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 20.5 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 67.1 16.1
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Electricity Consumption

26 meters consuming 118,095 kWh - mean 4,542 kWh : median 3,652 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX21 5PT - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.82891500
Longitude -4.18032000
OS Easting 246547
OS Northing 0105531
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
11017
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000046
Travel To Work Area Bude

NHS

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

2011 Census

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