Postcode EX21 5RT (Torridge)

Map showing EX21 5RT and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX21 5RT is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in September 1991 and is an active postcode. EX21 5RT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX21 5RT 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 5RT as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.

The closest road name to EX21 5RT is Balleroy Close which is centered 39 m away.

The nearest bus stop is School and is 172 m away.

The closest primary school to EX21 5RT (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 5RT is The Devil Stone Inn and is 226 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection .

Residents reported an average download speed of 53.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 90.9% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Balleroy Close 39 m
Barn Close 64 m
St Michaels View 114 m
Ackland Close 122 m
Haycross Hill 193 m
Meadow Park 299 m
A388 19.71 km
A39 26.74 km
A30 74.98 km
A38 143.39 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX21 5RT

Introduction September 1991
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 5RT - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Shebbear Community School Good
(November 15, 2016)
182 m
Shebbear College 889 m
Bradford Primary School 4.1 km
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School 4.21 km
Marland School Good
(November 24, 2016)
5.69 km
Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit Good
(July 11, 2017)
6.45 km
Highampton Community Primary School 6.62 km
The Clinton Church of England Primary School 8.94 km
Halwill Community Primary School Good
(December 10, 2019)
8.97 km
Holsworthy Church of England Primary School Good
(June 27, 2018)
11.04 km
The Copper Academy 11.12 km
Holsworthy Community College 11.23 km
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School Good
(May 1, 2018)
11.55 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Shebbear Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 15, 2018
182 m
South View Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
226 m
The Devil Stone Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
226 m
Shebbear College School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
889 m
West Heanton Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 3, 2021
4.07 km
Bradford Primary School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 12, 2020
4.1 km
Black Torrington Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 17, 2019
4.21 km
Black Torrington Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
June 5, 2007
4.25 km
The Black River Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
4.39 km
Puddleduck Valley LLP Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 30, 2014
4.68 km
Ruby Oak Park Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 15, 2019
4.81 km
Reforge Retreat Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
July 19, 2018
4.97 km
Feather & Hide Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
5.27 km
Feather & Hide Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 23, 2021
5.27 km
Retreats For You Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 7, 2017
5.34 km
Sheepwash Community Post Office And Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 18, 2017
5.34 km
The Half Moon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 18, 2021
5.34 km
Marland School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
5.69 km
Union Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
February 15, 2019
5.85 km
Birchwood Price Tools Retailers - other Exempt
September 2, 2014
5.87 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

School Bus Stop/Station 172 m
School Bus Stop/Station 174 m
Square Bus Stop/Station 258 m
Square Bus Stop/Station 286 m
Shebbear College Bus Stop/Station 904 m
Plymouth City Airport Air 49.38 km

Nearby Nature

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

Battledown Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
High Moor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.6 km
Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km
Chalhanger Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
Justment Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.81 km
West Lodge Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.9 km
Allacott Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.09 km
Bramley Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.12 km
Ball Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Bradfordmill Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.29 km
Halsepark Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.47 km
Bullapit Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.48 km
Smale Meadow Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.56 km
Tithe Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.61 km
Suddon Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.66 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 57.7 Mbps 53.6 Mbps 74.4 Mbps
Upload 13 Mbps 12.2 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 0% 23 1
30-300 Mbps 90.9% 57.4 13.6
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Electricity Consumption

10 meters consuming 60,942 kWh - mean 6,094 kWh : median 5,775 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX21 5RT - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.86125900
Longitude -4.21599200
OS Easting 244143
OS Northing 0109202
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: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village 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 1B3