Postcode EX21 5XQ (Torridge)

Map showing EX21 5XQ and nearby postcodes

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

EX21 5XQ 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 5XQ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to EX21 5XQ is A3079 which is centered 5.79 km away.

The closest primary school to EX21 5XQ (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 5XQ is Kingslakes Holidays Ltd and is 897 m 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 2.19 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 5.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 0.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 85.7% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

A3079 5.79 km
A388 13.48 km
A3072 14.6 km
A39 33.08 km
A30 74.9 km
A38 147.52 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX21 5XQ

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 5XQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Halwill Community Primary School Good
(December 10, 2019)
2.14 km
Bradford Primary School 3.93 km
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School 4.28 km
Highampton Community Primary School 5.34 km
Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School 7.11 km
Shebbear Community School Good
(November 15, 2016)
7.19 km
Shebbear College 7.42 km
Ashwater Primary School Good
(January 18, 2017)
7.8 km
Clawton Primary School 9.32 km
The Copper Academy 9.89 km
Holsworthy Church of England Primary School Good
(June 27, 2018)
9.93 km
Holsworthy Community College 10.03 km
Boasley Cross Community Primary School 10.35 km
The Clinton Church of England Primary School 13.02 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Scallywags Pre School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 12, 2020
521 m
Kingslakes Holidays Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 26, 2018
897 m
Anglers Paradise Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 17, 2018
1.43 km
Halwill County Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 21, 2020
2.14 km
The Junction Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 29, 2018
2.17 km
Junction Corner News Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 25, 2019
2.19 km
Karen's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
2.19 km
Barn Park Residential Dementia Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 24, 2022
2.66 km
Halwill Manor Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 9, 2021
2.95 km
Ruby Oak Park Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 15, 2019
2.98 km
Station Diner Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
December 23, 2015
3.44 km
Bickford Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 3, 2022
3.46 km
Reforge Retreat Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
July 19, 2018
3.93 km
Bradford Primary School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 12, 2020
3.93 km
The Black River Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
4.24 km
Black Torrington Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 17, 2019
4.28 km
Black Torrington Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
June 5, 2007
4.46 km
Puddleduck Valley LLP Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 30, 2014
5.02 km
Hay Meadow Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
March 26, 2019
5.16 km
Lower Crowden Farm Retailers - other Exempt
5.82 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Plymouth City Airport Air 42.4 km

Nearby Nature

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

Halwill Moor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.22 km
Winsford Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Cookworthy Forest Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
Garlandsmoor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.55 km
Whiteleigh Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.59 km
Weekpark Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.93 km
Stadsonmoor Plantations Woodland Or Forest 2.2 km
Cookworthy Moor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.53 km
Croftmoor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.56 km
Bringer's Park Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.63 km
Bovacott Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.69 km
Morcombe Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.75 km
Quarry Moor Brake Woodland Or Forest 2.82 km
Lashbrook Moor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.85 km
Great Sarrel Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.09 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 5.9 Mbps 5.8 Mbps 9.29 Mbps
Upload 0.9 Mbps 0.8 Mbps 1.11 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 5.8 0.8
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 85.7% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% - -
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Electricity Consumption

14 meters consuming 87,214 kWh - mean 6,230 kWh : median 5,202 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX21 5XQ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.79776100
Longitude -4.21497500
OS Easting 244001
OS Northing 0102139
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
11017
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000046
Travel To Work Area Bude

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: 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