Postcode EX21 5QP (Torridge)

Map showing EX21 5QP and nearby postcodes

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

EX21 5QP is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.1 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 5QP as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to EX21 5QP is Pitt Hill which is centered 253 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Square and is 355 m away.

The closest primary school to EX21 5QP (for ages 11 and under) is Shebbear Community School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 15, 2016.

The local pub for residents of EX21 5QP is The Devil Stone Inn and is 391 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection .

Residents reported an average download speed of 69.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 85.7% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 14.3% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Policing for EX21 5QP 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 5QP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Pitt Hill 253 m
A388 19.88 km
A39 26.65 km
A30 75.46 km
A38 143.55 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX21 5QP

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 5QP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Shebbear Community School Good
(November 15, 2016)
641 m
Shebbear College 1.29 km
Bradford Primary School 4.26 km
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School 4.78 km
Marland School Good
(November 24, 2016)
5.73 km
Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit Good
(July 11, 2017)
6.17 km
Highampton Community Primary School 7.2 km
The Clinton Church of England Primary School 9.27 km
Halwill Community Primary School Good
(December 10, 2019)
9.4 km
Holsworthy Church of England Primary School Good
(June 27, 2018)
10.83 km
The Copper Academy 10.91 km
Holsworthy Community College 11.02 km
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School Good
(May 1, 2018)
11.47 km
Great Torrington School Good
(November 29, 2016)
11.87 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
South View Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
391 m
The Devil Stone Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
391 m
Shebbear Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 15, 2018
641 m
Shebbear College School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
1.29 km
Bradford Primary School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 12, 2020
4.26 km
West Heanton Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 3, 2021
4.46 km
Puddleduck Valley LLP Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 30, 2014
4.65 km
Feather & Hide Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
4.69 km
Feather & Hide Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 23, 2021
4.69 km
Black Torrington Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 17, 2019
4.78 km
Black Torrington Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
June 5, 2007
4.82 km
The Black River Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
4.95 km
Ruby Oak Park Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 15, 2019
5.04 km
W Sanders And Sons Retailers - other Exempt
January 21, 2015
5.34 km
Union Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
February 15, 2019
5.4 km
Birchwood Price Tools Retailers - other Exempt
September 2, 2014
5.44 km
Reforge Retreat Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
July 19, 2018
5.53 km
Thornbury Holiday Park Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 11, 2017
5.58 km
Marland School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
5.73 km
Retreats For You Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 7, 2017
5.92 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Square Bus Stop/Station 355 m
Square Bus Stop/Station 370 m
School Bus Stop/Station 590 m
School Bus Stop/Station 615 m
Plymouth City Airport Air 49.82 km

Nearby Nature

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

Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.56 km
Battledown Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Justment Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.94 km
High Moor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.99 km
Halsepark Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.99 km
Suddon Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
Allacott Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.29 km
Smale Meadow Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.3 km
West Lodge Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.32 km
Chalhanger Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.34 km
Bradfordmill Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.38 km
Holwill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.42 km
Grawley Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.49 km
Bramley Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.49 km
Bason Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.54 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 77.1 Mbps 69.9 Mbps 78.47 Mbps
Upload 19.5 Mbps 17.7 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 14.3% - -
30-300 Mbps 85.7% 70 17.8
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.86455900
Longitude -4.22248900
OS Easting 243695
OS Northing 0109582
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
11712
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000046
Travel To Work Area Bideford

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: Farming communities
Subgroup: Rural workers and families
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 E33049299
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Torridge 009
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Torridge 009D
Output Area / Small Area 1A1