Postcode EX21 5RB (Torridge)

Map showing EX21 5RB and nearby postcodes

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

EX21 5RB 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 5RB as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.

The closest road name to EX21 5RB is A388 which is centered 21.29 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Rose Hill and is 560 m away.

The closest primary school to EX21 5RB (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 5RB is The Devil Stone Inn and is 1.62 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Wonders Corner Coffee and is 5.42 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Exempt on July 7, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 11.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

A388 21.29 km
A39 25.2 km
A30 74.7 km
A38 142.19 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX21 5RB

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 5RB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Shebbear College 1.33 km
Shebbear Community School Good
(November 15, 2016)
1.46 km
Marland School Good
(November 24, 2016)
4.3 km
Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit Good
(July 11, 2017)
4.85 km
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School 5.42 km
Bradford Primary School 5.67 km
Highampton Community Primary School 7.55 km
The Clinton Church of England Primary School 8.2 km
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School Good
(May 1, 2018)
10.02 km
Buckland Brewer Primary School Good
(February 9, 2017)
10.1 km
Great Torrington School Good
(November 29, 2016)
10.41 km
Hatherleigh Community Primary School Good
(May 18, 2017)
11.57 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Shebbear College School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
1.33 km
Shebbear Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 15, 2018
1.46 km
South View Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
1.62 km
The Devil Stone Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
1.62 km
West Heanton Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 3, 2021
3.67 km
Marland School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
4.3 km
Birchwood Price Tools Retailers - other Exempt
September 2, 2014
4.46 km
Union Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
February 15, 2019
4.49 km
Langtree Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 10, 2019
4.85 km
The Green Dragon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
4.89 km
Feather & Hide Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
4.96 km
Feather & Hide Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 23, 2021
4.96 km
Langtree Parish Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 7, 2018
5.07 km
Black Torrington Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
June 5, 2007
5.4 km
Black Torrington Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 17, 2019
5.42 km
Wonders Corner Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop Exempt
July 7, 2021
5.42 km
The Black River Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
5.58 km
Bradford Primary School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 12, 2020
5.67 km
Yarde Orchard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 19, 2019
5.82 km
W Sanders And Sons Retailers - other Exempt
January 21, 2015
5.87 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Rose Hill Bus Stop/Station 560 m
Rose Hill Bus Stop/Station 564 m

Nearby Nature

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

Justment Plantation Woodland Or Forest 885 m
High Moor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.59 km
Battledown Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.86 km
Bramley Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.88 km
West Lodge Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.9 km
Alscott Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
Bullapit Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.18 km
Holwill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km
Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.35 km
Chalhanger Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.46 km
Suddon Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.51 km
Week Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.56 km
Ball Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.78 km
Ball Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.81 km
Gray's Seat Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.81 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 4.6 Mbps 11.7 Mbps 24.28 Mbps
Upload 0.9 Mbps 1.1 Mbps 2.65 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 3.3 0.7
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 100% 24 2
30-300 Mbps 0% - -
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Electricity Consumption

8 meters consuming 28,832 kWh - mean 3,604 kWh : median 3,283 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX21 5RB - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.87528900
Longitude -4.21064700
OS Easting 244564
OS Northing 0110750
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: Ageing rural dwellers
Subgroup: Rural employment and retirees
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings in a sparse setting
Built-Up Area Shebbear BUA
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 1C1