The postcode EX21 5XH is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX21 5XH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX21 5XH 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 5XH as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to EX21 5XH is A3079 which is centered 6.46 km away.
The closest primary school to EX21 5XH (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 5XH is Kingslakes Holidays Ltd and is 1.74 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 26, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Karen's Kitchen and is 2.69 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 5XH 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 5XH and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX21 5XH, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX21 5XH
| 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 5XH - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halwill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 10, 2019) | 2.99 km |
| Bradford Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 3.57 km | |
| Black Torrington Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.18 km | |
| Highampton Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.56 km | |
| Ashwater Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 7 km |
| Shebbear Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 15, 2016) | 7.41 km |
| Shebbear College | Independent school | 2-19 | 7.75 km | |
| Clawton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 8.12 km | |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.29 km | |
| The Copper Academy | Special school | 14-18 | 8.62 km | |
| Holsworthy Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 27, 2018) | 8.66 km |
| Holsworthy Community College | Academy | 11-16 | 8.75 km | |
| Boasley Cross Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 11.06 km | |
| The Clinton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 13.96 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX21 5XH - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scallywags Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 1.73 km | |
| Kingslakes Holidays Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 1.74 km | |
| Barn Park Residential Dementia Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2022 | 2.37 km | |
| Bickford Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2022 | 2.48 km | |
| Anglers Paradise | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2018 | 2.5 km | |
| Ruby Oak Park Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 2.61 km | |
| Halwill Manor Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2021 | 2.62 km | |
| Junction Corner News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2019 | 2.69 km | |
| Karen's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 2.69 km | |
| The Junction Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2018 | 2.72 km | |
| Halwill County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2020 | 2.99 km | |
| Bradford Primary | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 3.57 km | |
| Hay Meadow Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 26, 2019 | 4.06 km | |
| Puddleduck Valley LLP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2014 | 4.34 km | |
| Station Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 23, 2015 | 4.65 km | |
| Reforge Retreat | Exempt July 19, 2018 | 4.96 km | |
| The Black River Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2018 | 5.17 km | |
| Black Torrington Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2019 | 5.18 km | |
| Black Torrington Village Hall | Exempt June 5, 2007 | 5.37 km | |
| Apple & Grape | Awaiting Inspection | 5.81 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX21 5XH - Data from Apr 2022
| Plymouth City Airport | 42.56 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX21 5XH - Data from Dec 2021
| Whiteleigh Plantation | 283 m | |
| Cookworthy Forest | 406 m | |
| Halwill Moor Plantation | 1.31 km | |
| Cookworthy Moor Plantation | 1.42 km | |
| Morcombe Plantation | 1.44 km | |
| Lashbrook Moor Plantation | 1.59 km | |
| Garlandsmoor Plantation | 1.98 km | |
| Weekpark Plantation | 2.04 km | |
| Winsford Plantation | 2.24 km | |
| Stadsonmoor Plantations | 2.34 km | |
| Bovacott Plantation | 2.37 km | |
| Quarry Moor Brake | 2.4 km | |
| Croftmoor Plantation | 2.83 km | |
| Dunsland Woods | 3.03 km | |
| Claw Moor Plantation | 3.03 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX21 5XH - 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 | 50.79693900 |
| Longitude | -4.23354000 |
| OS Easting | 242690 |
| OS Northing | 0102087 |
| 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 |