The postcode EX21 5SZ is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX21 5SZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX21 5SZ 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 5SZ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.
The closest road name to EX21 5SZ is A3072 which is centered 14.63 km away.
The closest primary school to EX21 5SZ (for ages 11 and under) is Black Torrington Church of England Primary School.
The local pub for residents of EX21 5SZ is The Black River Inn and is 2.04 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 14, 2018.
100% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.
Policing for EX21 5SZ is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Devon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to EX21 5SZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX21 5SZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX21 5SZ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX21 5SZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Torrington Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.87 km | |
| Shebbear Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 15, 2016) | 2.64 km |
| Shebbear College | Independent school | 2-19 | 2.73 km | |
| Bradford Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 2.99 km | |
| Highampton Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.49 km | |
| Halwill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 10, 2019) | 6.48 km |
| Marland School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (November 24, 2016) | 7.36 km |
| Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 8.8 km |
| The Clinton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 9.28 km | |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.45 km | |
| Hatherleigh Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 9.58 km |
| Clawton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 12.67 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX21 5SZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Torrington Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2019 | 1.87 km | |
| Black Torrington Village Hall | Exempt June 5, 2007 | 1.98 km | |
| The Black River Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2018 | 2.04 km | |
| Reforge Retreat | Exempt July 19, 2018 | 2.55 km | |
| Shebbear Community School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2018 | 2.64 km | |
| South View Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 2.7 km | |
| The Devil Stone Inn | Awaiting Inspection | 2.7 km | |
| Shebbear College | Awaiting Inspection | 2.73 km | |
| Bradford Primary | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 2.99 km | |
| Ruby Oak Park Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 3.21 km | |
| Station Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 23, 2015 | 3.63 km | |
| Retreats For You | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 7, 2017 | 3.77 km | |
| Sheepwash Community Post Office And Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2017 | 3.77 km | |
| The Half Moon Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 3.77 km | |
| Kingslakes Holidays Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 3.81 km | |
| Puddleduck Valley LLP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2014 | 4.24 km | |
| West Heanton Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 4.53 km | |
| Bickford Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2022 | 4.77 km | |
| Scallywags Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 4.99 km | |
| Anglers Paradise | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2018 | 5.66 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX21 5SZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Plymouth City Airport | 46.86 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX21 5SZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Highweek Wood | 590 m | |
| Coham Wood | 781 m | |
| Lashbrook Wood | 1.72 km | |
| Centernhay Woods | 1.73 km | |
| Allacott Wood | 1.83 km | |
| Chalhanger Wood | 2.1 km | |
| Ball Copse | 2.27 km | |
| Tithe Copse | 2.31 km | |
| Bradfordmill Copse | 2.32 km | |
| Battledown Copse | 2.4 km | |
| Great Sarrel Plantation | 2.42 km | |
| Upcott Wood | 2.57 km | |
| Grove Wood | 2.63 km | |
| Bringer's Park Plantation | 2.84 km | |
| Stadsonmoor Plantations | 2.85 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX21 5SZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.83952100 |
| Longitude | -4.20394100 |
| OS Easting | 244917 |
| OS Northing | 0106759 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000046 |
| Travel To Work Area | Bideford |
| 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 |
| 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 |