Postcode EX21 5SH (Torridge)

Map showing EX21 5SH and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to EX21 5SH is Aish Park which is centered 234 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Shebbear College and is 378 m away.

The closest primary school to EX21 5SH (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 5SH is The Devil Stone Inn and is 767 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection .

Residents reported an average download speed of 29.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 3.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Aish Park 234 m
Meadow Park 299 m
A388 19.99 km
A386 20.89 km
A39 26.41 km
A30 74.44 km
A38 142.89 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX21 5SH

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 5SH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Shebbear College 367 m
Shebbear Community School Good
(November 15, 2016)
416 m
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School 4 km
Bradford Primary School 4.45 km
Marland School Good
(November 24, 2016)
5.29 km
Highampton Community Primary School 6.29 km
Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit Good
(July 11, 2017)
6.31 km
The Clinton Church of England Primary School 8.4 km
Halwill Community Primary School Good
(December 10, 2019)
8.99 km
Hatherleigh Community Primary School Good
(May 18, 2017)
10.7 km
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School Good
(May 1, 2018)
11.23 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Shebbear College School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
367 m
Shebbear Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 15, 2018
416 m
South View Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
767 m
The Devil Stone Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
767 m
West Heanton Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 3, 2021
3.52 km
Black Torrington Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 17, 2019
4 km
Black Torrington Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
June 5, 2007
4.01 km
The Black River Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
4.17 km
Bradford Primary School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 12, 2020
4.45 km
Reforge Retreat Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
July 19, 2018
4.76 km
Retreats For You Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 7, 2017
4.92 km
Sheepwash Community Post Office And Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 18, 2017
4.92 km
The Half Moon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 18, 2021
4.92 km
Ruby Oak Park Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 15, 2019
5.09 km
Puddleduck Valley LLP Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 30, 2014
5.13 km
Marland School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
5.29 km
Feather & Hide Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
5.7 km
Feather & Hide Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 23, 2021
5.7 km
Birchwood Price Tools Retailers - other Exempt
September 2, 2014
5.92 km
Union Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
February 15, 2019
5.93 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Shebbear College Bus Stop/Station 378 m
Shebbear College Bus Stop/Station 379 m
School Bus Stop/Station 441 m
School Bus Stop/Station 464 m
New Inn Bus Stop/Station 778 m
Plymouth City Airport Air 49.38 km

Nearby Nature

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

Battledown Copse Woodland Or Forest 749 m
High Moor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.05 km
Chalhanger Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
West Lodge Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.35 km
Justment Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.42 km
Bramley Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.58 km
Ball Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.77 km
Bullapit Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.94 km
Tithe Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km
Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km
Crosspark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.39 km
Allacott Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.44 km
Buckland Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.47 km
Buckland Moor Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.52 km
Gray's Seat Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.65 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 28.1 Mbps 29.7 Mbps 39.84 Mbps
Upload 3.3 Mbps 3.6 Mbps 6.66 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% 24.7 2
30-300 Mbps 100% 37.5 6
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.86199800
Longitude -4.20818500
OS Easting 244693
OS Northing 0109267
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