The postcode EX21 5XG is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX21 5XG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX21 5XG is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.9 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 5XG as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to EX21 5XG is A3079 which is centered 5.43 km away.
The closest primary school to EX21 5XG (for ages 11 and under) is Halwill Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 10, 2019.
The local pub for residents of EX21 5XG is Anglers Paradise and is 1.21 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 17, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Karen's Kitchen and is 2.48 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.
Policing for EX21 5XG 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 5XG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX21 5XG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX21 5XG
| 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 5XG - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halwill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 10, 2019) | 2 km |
| Black Torrington Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.58 km | |
| Highampton Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.14 km | |
| Bradford Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.59 km | |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.03 km | |
| Shebbear Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 15, 2016) | 7.12 km |
| Shebbear College | Independent school | 2-19 | 7.23 km | |
| Ashwater Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 8.77 km |
| Hatherleigh Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 9.1 km |
| Boasley Cross Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.85 km | |
| Clawton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 10.56 km | |
| The Clinton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 12.08 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX21 5XG - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scallywags Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 1.02 km | |
| Anglers Paradise | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2018 | 1.21 km | |
| Kingslakes Holidays Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 1.37 km | |
| Halwill County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2020 | 2 km | |
| Station Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 23, 2015 | 2.29 km | |
| The Junction Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2018 | 2.41 km | |
| Junction Corner News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2019 | 2.48 km | |
| Karen's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 2.48 km | |
| Reforge Retreat | Exempt July 19, 2018 | 3.05 km | |
| The Black River Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2018 | 3.49 km | |
| Barn Park Residential Dementia Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2022 | 3.51 km | |
| Black Torrington Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2019 | 3.58 km | |
| Black Torrington Village Hall | Exempt June 5, 2007 | 3.72 km | |
| Ruby Oak Park Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 3.73 km | |
| Halwill Manor Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2021 | 3.78 km | |
| Bickford Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2022 | 4.57 km | |
| Bradford Primary | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 4.59 km | |
| Lower Crowden Farm | Exempt | 4.74 km | |
| Retreats For You | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 7, 2017 | 5.29 km | |
| Sheepwash Community Post Office And Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2017 | 5.29 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX21 5XG - Data from Apr 2022
| Plymouth City Airport | 42.36 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX21 5XG - Data from Dec 2021
| Winsford Plantation | 1.31 km | |
| Bringer's Park Plantation | 1.86 km | |
| Garlandsmoor Plantation | 2.02 km | |
| Halwill Moor Plantation | 2.2 km | |
| Weekpark Plantation | 2.53 km | |
| Burdongrove Wood | 2.57 km | |
| Stadsonmoor Plantations | 2.7 km | |
| Cookworthy Forest | 2.82 km | |
| Whiteleigh Plantation | 2.89 km | |
| Croftmoor Plantation | 2.99 km | |
| Highhampton Lakes | 3.44 km | |
| Bovacott Plantation | 3.45 km | |
| Centernhay Woods | 3.49 km | |
| Great Sarrel Plantation | 3.56 km | |
| Quarry Moor Brake | 3.64 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX21 5XG - 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 | 50.79929600 |
| Longitude | -4.19658400 |
| OS Easting | 245302 |
| OS Northing | 0102271 |
| 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 | Broadheath |
| 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 | Bude |
| 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: Agricultural communities |
| 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 | E33049297 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Torridge 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Torridge 009B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |