Postcode EX21 5RH (Torridge)

Map showing EX21 5RH and nearby postcodes

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

EX21 5RH 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 5RH as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to EX21 5RH is A388 which is centered 21.64 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Rose Hill and is 264 m away.

The closest primary school to EX21 5RH (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 5RH is The Devil Stone Inn and is 2 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Wonders Corner Coffee and is 5.39 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Exempt on July 7, 2021.

75% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps. 25% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

A388 21.64 km
A386 22.28 km
A39 24.8 km
A30 74.25 km
A38 141.7 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX21 5RH

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 5RH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Shebbear College 1.44 km
Shebbear Community School Good
(November 15, 2016)
1.77 km
Marland School Good
(November 24, 2016)
3.83 km
Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit Good
(July 11, 2017)
4.63 km
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School 5.45 km
Bradford Primary School 6.04 km
Highampton Community Primary School 7.45 km
The Clinton Church of England Primary School 7.71 km
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School Good
(May 1, 2018)
9.62 km
Monkleigh Primary School Good
(November 29, 2016)
9.92 km
Great Torrington School Good
(November 29, 2016)
10.01 km
Buckland Brewer Primary School Good
(February 9, 2017)
10.05 km
Hatherleigh Community Primary School Good
(May 18, 2017)
11.28 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Shebbear College School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
1.44 km
Shebbear Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 15, 2018
1.77 km
South View Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
2 km
The Devil Stone Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
2 km
West Heanton Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 3, 2021
3.26 km
Marland School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
3.83 km
Birchwood Price Tools Retailers - other Exempt
September 2, 2014
4.46 km
Union Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
February 15, 2019
4.52 km
Langtree Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 10, 2019
4.63 km
The Green Dragon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
4.71 km
Langtree Parish Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 7, 2018
4.86 km
Yarde Orchard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 19, 2019
5.35 km
Feather & Hide Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
5.36 km
Feather & Hide Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 23, 2021
5.36 km
Wonders Corner Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop Exempt
July 7, 2021
5.39 km
Black Torrington Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
June 5, 2007
5.41 km
Black Torrington Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 17, 2019
5.45 km
The Black River Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
5.6 km
Retreats For You Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 7, 2017
5.84 km
Sheepwash Community Post Office And Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 18, 2017
5.84 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Rose Hill Bus Stop/Station 264 m
Rose Hill Bus Stop/Station 269 m

Nearby Nature

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

Justment Plantation Woodland Or Forest 574 m
High Moor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.46 km
Alscott Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Bramley Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.61 km
West Lodge Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km
Bullapit Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.86 km
Battledown Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.86 km
Week Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km
Ball Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.36 km
Chalhanger Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.42 km
Gray's Seat Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.43 km
Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.57 km
Holwill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.59 km
Crosspark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.61 km
Buckland Moor Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.65 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 25%
10-30 Mbps 75%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.87700000
Longitude -4.20405900
OS Easting 245035
OS Northing 0110927
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