The postcode EX21 5PW is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX21 5PW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX21 5PW is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.6 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 5PW as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Detached rural retirement.
The closest road name to EX21 5PW is A386 which is centered 19.2 km away.
The closest primary school to EX21 5PW (for ages 11 and under) is Black Torrington Church of England Primary School.
The local pub for residents of EX21 5PW is The Half Moon Inn and is 2.51 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 18, 2021.
33.3% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps. 66.7% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Policing for EX21 5PW 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 5PW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX21 5PW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX21 5PW
| 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 5PW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shebbear College | Independent school | 2-19 | 3.62 km | |
| Black Torrington Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.83 km | |
| Shebbear Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 15, 2016) | 4.29 km |
| Highampton Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.38 km | |
| Marland School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (November 24, 2016) | 4.68 km |
| The Clinton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 5.1 km | |
| Bradford Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 7.17 km | |
| Hatherleigh Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 7.24 km |
| Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 7.47 km |
| Dolton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 9.02 km | |
| Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 16, 2014) | 9.2 km |
| Halwill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 10, 2019) | 9.26 km |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.96 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX21 5PW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Heanton Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 1.15 km | |
| Retreats For You | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 7, 2017 | 2.51 km | |
| Sheepwash Community Post Office And Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2017 | 2.51 km | |
| The Half Moon Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 2.51 km | |
| Shebbear College | Awaiting Inspection | 3.62 km | |
| Black Torrington Village Hall | Exempt June 5, 2007 | 3.66 km | |
| Black Torrington Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2019 | 3.83 km | |
| The Black River Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2018 | 3.89 km | |
| Shebbear Community School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2018 | 4.29 km | |
| Reforge Retreat | Exempt July 19, 2018 | 4.31 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 | |
| Marland School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 4.68 km | |
| Merton Clinton School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2019 | 5.1 km | |
| Station Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 23, 2015 | 5.29 km | |
| Malt Scoop Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 7, 2019 | 5.39 km | |
| Agrimotors Merton Garage And Post Office And Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2019 | 5.49 km | |
| Yarde Orchard | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2019 | 5.61 km | |
| Encompass Training | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2019 | 5.95 km | |
| Friars Hele | Exempt March 7, 2018 | 6.1 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX21 5PW - Data from Apr 2022
| Plymouth City Airport | 48.7 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX21 5PW - Data from Dec 2021
| Hembury Gate Plantation | 264 m | |
| Hembury Plantation | 529 m | |
| Birch Hill Wood | 726 m | |
| Waydown Plantation | 728 m | |
| Hembury Copse | 958 m | |
| Stoneridge Wood | 1.04 km | |
| Northpark Plantations | 1.11 km | |
| Britley Plantation | 1.35 km | |
| Wilderness Plantation | 1.36 km | |
| Skinner's Wood | 1.43 km | |
| Buckland Moor Copse | 1.45 km | |
| Buckland Wood | 1.46 km | |
| Crosspark Copse | 1.53 km | |
| Upcott Wood | 1.63 km | |
| Gray's Seat Plantation | 1.68 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX21 5PW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 33.3% | 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 | 50.85939100 |
| Longitude | -4.15326800 |
| OS Easting | 248549 |
| OS Northing | 0108863 |
| 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 | Torrington 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 | Bideford |
| 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: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Detached rural retirement |
| 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 | E33049284 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Torridge 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Torridge 007A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C3 |