The postcode EX21 5XL is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX21 5XL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX21 5XL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.7 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 5XL as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.
The closest road name to EX21 5XL is Pine View Close which is centered 21 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Station Fields and is 209 m away.
The closest primary school to EX21 5XL (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 5XL is The Junction Inn and is 233 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 29, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Karen's Kitchen and is 160 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 59 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for EX21 5XL 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 5XL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX21 5XL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX21 5XL
| 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 5XL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halwill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 10, 2019) | 864 m |
| Bradford Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 5.91 km | |
| Black Torrington Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6 km | |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.27 km | |
| Highampton Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.34 km | |
| Ashwater Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 6.52 km |
| Boasley Cross Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.53 km | |
| Clawton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 8.89 km | |
| Shebbear Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 15, 2016) | 9.24 km |
| Shebbear College | Independent school | 2-19 | 9.44 km | |
| The Copper Academy | Special school | 14-18 | 10.7 km | |
| Holsworthy Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 27, 2018) | 10.77 km |
| Hatherleigh Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 10.8 km |
| St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 12.63 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX21 5XL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction Corner News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2019 | 160 m | |
| Karen's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 160 m | |
| The Junction Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2018 | 233 m | |
| Halwill County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2020 | 864 m | |
| Anglers Paradise | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2018 | 1.27 km | |
| Barn Park Residential Dementia Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2022 | 1.39 km | |
| Halwill Manor Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2021 | 1.59 km | |
| 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 | 2.94 km | |
| Station Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 23, 2015 | 4.64 km | |
| Hay Meadow Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 26, 2019 | 4.7 km | |
| Evergreen Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2021 | 4.92 km | |
| Ruby Oak Park Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 4.94 km | |
| Bickford Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2022 | 5.01 km | |
| Lower Crowden Farm | Exempt | 5.09 km | |
| Reforge Retreat | Exempt July 19, 2018 | 5.48 km | |
| Bradford Primary | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 5.91 km | |
| The Black River Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2018 | 5.92 km | |
| Black Torrington Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2019 | 6 km | |
| Black Torrington Village Hall | Exempt June 5, 2007 | 6.15 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX21 5XL - Data from Apr 2022
| Station Fields | 209 m | |
| Station Fields | 219 m | |
| Halwill Meadow | 259 m | |
| Station Road | 260 m | |
| Halwill Meadow | 263 m | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 40.33 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX21 5XL - Data from Dec 2021
| Croftmoor Plantation | 548 m | |
| Winsford Plantation | 1.13 km | |
| Halwill Moor Plantation | 1.22 km | |
| Upcott Plantations | 2.62 km | |
| Cookworthy Moor Plantation | 2.69 km | |
| Whiteleigh Plantation | 2.75 km | |
| Westlake's Plantations | 2.78 km | |
| Cookworthy Forest | 2.93 km | |
| Broadmeads Plantation | 3.17 km | |
| Quoditchmoor Plantations | 3.41 km | |
| Upcott South Plantation | 3.52 km | |
| Morcombe Plantation | 3.59 km | |
| Garlandsmoor Plantation | 3.62 km | |
| Lashbrook Moor Plantation | 3.96 km | |
| Weekpark Plantation | 3.98 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX21 5XL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 62.9 Mbps | 59 Mbps | 64.5 Mbps |
| Upload | 12.2 Mbps | 13.9 Mbps | 18.46 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 59 | 14 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.77933000 |
| Longitude | -4.21082600 |
| OS Easting | 244232 |
| OS Northing | 0100081 |
| 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: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural life |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | Halwill Junction BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049300 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Torridge 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Torridge 009C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B1 |