Postcode EX22 6LW (Torridge)

Map showing EX22 6LW and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX22 6LW is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX22 6LW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX22 6LW is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.8 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 EX22 6LW as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to EX22 6LW is B3254 which is centered 22.12 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Molesworth Arms and is 761 m away.

The closest primary school to EX22 6LW (for ages 11 and under) is Bridgerule Church of England Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Budehaven Community School. The last OFSTED inspection on February 8, 2017 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of EX22 6LW is Molesworth Arms and is 750 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 26, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 3.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 0.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 85.7% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.

Policing for EX22 6LW 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 EX22 6LW and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX22 6LW, and the approximate distance away.

B3254 22.12 km
A3072 27.79 km
A39 39.28 km
A30 88.01 km
A38 157.58 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX22 6LW

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 EX22 6LW - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Holsworthy Community College 3.32 km
Bridgerule Church of England Primary School 3.32 km
The Copper Academy 3.45 km
Holsworthy Church of England Primary School Good
(June 27, 2018)
3.48 km
Whitstone Primary School Requires improvement
(March 27, 2019)
6.71 km
Highgate Hill House School 6.75 km
Clawton Primary School 7.08 km
Marhamchurch CofE Primary School 8.62 km
Stratton Primary School Good
(March 21, 2019)
8.71 km
Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School Good
(January 11, 2018)
9.35 km
Budehaven Community School Good
(February 8, 2017)
9.64 km
Bude Primary Academy - Juniors 9.74 km
Bude Primary Academy - Infants 9.85 km
Ashwater Primary School Good
(January 18, 2017)
11.09 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX22 6LW - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Chandlers Dairy Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
October 31, 2018
0 m
Molesworth Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 26, 2020
750 m
Holsworthy Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 12, 2019
1.28 km
Dux Farm Eggs Farmers/growers Exempt
December 15, 2017
1.44 km
Harvest Cottage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
April 13, 2016
1.72 km
Hoof To Block Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
2.22 km
Thorne Manor Day Nursery And Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 28, 2022
2.22 km
Rydon Clubhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 26, 2018
2.31 km
Barton Gate Farm Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
April 12, 2016
2.32 km
Rydon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 13, 2019
2.69 km
Leworthy Farmhouse Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 22, 2017
2.73 km
Glebe House Cottages Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 5, 2016
2.98 km
Southlands Court Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 30, 2021
2.98 km
BP Holsworthy SF Connect Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 8, 2018
3.16 km
Deer Park Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
December 16, 2021
3.16 km
Holsworthy Pre School Playgroup School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 23, 2014
3.22 km
Holsworthy Theatre Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 16, 2012
3.22 km
Lodge Of Freemasons Other catering premises 5
Very Good
April 13, 2018
3.22 km
Chilsworthy Village Hall Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
3.26 km
Waitrose Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
January 29, 2019
3.29 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX22 6LW - Data from Apr 2022

Molesworth Arms Bus Stop/Station 761 m
Hillsborough Cross Bus Stop/Station 784 m
Hillsborough Cross Bus Stop/Station 788 m
Village Hall Bus Stop/Station 812 m
Plymouth City Airport Air 47.49 km
Newquay St Mawgan Airport Air 58.52 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX22 6LW - Data from Dec 2021

Derrill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 663 m
Parsonage Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Moor Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.74 km
Martyn's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.81 km
Derriton Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.89 km
Smayhay Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.91 km
Kingcroft Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.05 km
Braund's Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.06 km
Worthen Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.21 km
Leworthy Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.49 km
Chasty Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.68 km
Burn Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.74 km
Westcott Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.85 km
Whimble Copse Woodland Or Forest 4.1 km
Corfcott Copse Woodland Or Forest 4.54 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX22 6LW - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 3.4 Mbps 3.5 Mbps 3.9 Mbps
Upload 0.4 Mbps 0.6 Mbps 0.99 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 3.6 0.6
2-5 Mbps 85.7% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% - -
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.80691600
Longitude -4.40169300
OS Easting 230877
OS Northing 0103568
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
10739
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Torridge and West Devon
County Electorial Division Holsworthy Rural ED
Electoral Ward Milton & Tamarside
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 E33049294
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Torridge 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Torridge 008D
Output Area / Small Area 1A3