The postcode EX21 5QH is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX21 5QH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX21 5QH 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 5QH as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.
The closest road name to EX21 5QH is Bonfire Hill which is centered 270 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Black River Inn and is 568 m away.
The closest primary school to EX21 5QH (for ages 11 and under) is Black Torrington Church of England Primary School.
The local pub for residents of EX21 5QH is Reforge Retreat and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on July 19, 2018.
80% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 20% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for EX21 5QH 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 5QH and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX21 5QH, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX21 5QH
| 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 5QH - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Torrington Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 765 m | |
| Highampton Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.11 km | |
| Bradford Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.62 km | |
| Shebbear College | Independent school | 2-19 | 4.86 km | |
| Halwill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 10, 2019) | 4.96 km |
| Shebbear Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 15, 2016) | 5 km |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.94 km | |
| Hatherleigh Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 7.47 km |
| Marland School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (November 24, 2016) | 8.61 km |
| The Clinton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 9.1 km | |
| Ashwater Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 11.71 km |
| Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 16, 2014) | 13.25 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX21 5QH - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reforge Retreat | Exempt July 19, 2018 | 0 m | |
| The Black River Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2018 | 600 m | |
| Black Torrington Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2019 | 765 m | |
| Black Torrington Village Hall | Exempt June 5, 2007 | 801 m | |
| Station Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 23, 2015 | 1.2 km | |
| Retreats For You | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 7, 2017 | 2.38 km | |
| Sheepwash Community Post Office And Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2017 | 2.38 km | |
| The Half Moon Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 2.38 km | |
| Kingslakes Holidays Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 3.22 km | |
| Scallywags Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 3.93 km | |
| Anglers Paradise | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2018 | 4.24 km | |
| Ruby Oak Park Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 4.27 km | |
| Bradford Primary | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 4.62 km | |
| Shebbear College | Awaiting Inspection | 4.86 km | |
| Halwill County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2020 | 4.96 km | |
| Shebbear Community School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2018 | 5 km | |
| South View Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 5.14 km | |
| The Devil Stone Inn | Awaiting Inspection | 5.14 km | |
| West Heanton Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 5.17 km | |
| The Junction Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2018 | 5.44 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX21 5QH - Data from Apr 2022
| Black River Inn | 568 m | |
| Black River Inn | 571 m | |
| Post Office | 737 m | |
| Post Office | 745 m | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 44.9 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX21 5QH - Data from Dec 2021
| Centernhay Woods | 835 m | |
| Bringer's Park Plantation | 1.29 km | |
| Burdongrove Wood | 1.51 km | |
| Coham Wood | 1.83 km | |
| Highweek Wood | 2.28 km | |
| Barton Copse | 2.52 km | |
| Cookridge Plantation | 3.12 km | |
| Garlandsmoor Plantation | 3.15 km | |
| Upcott Wood | 3.18 km | |
| Stadsonmoor Plantations | 3.29 km | |
| Tithe Copse | 3.38 km | |
| Mollacliffe Wood | 3.4 km | |
| Weekpark Plantation | 3.43 km | |
| Longham Copse | 3.43 km | |
| Lashbrook Wood | 3.47 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX21 5QH - 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 | 20% | 80% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 80% | 80% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.82383900 |
| Longitude | -4.17745900 |
| OS Easting | 246730 |
| OS Northing | 0104960 |
| 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 |