Postcode EX22 7AB (Torridge)

Map showing EX22 7AB and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX22 7AB is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX22 7AB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX22 7AB 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 EX22 7AB as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to EX22 7AB is Bovacott Lane which is centered 744 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Holemoor Cross and is 76 m away.

The closest primary school to EX22 7AB (for ages 11 and under) is Bradford Primary School.

The local pub for residents of EX22 7AB is Bickford Arms and is 1.99 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 3, 2022.

Residents reported an average download speed of 176 Mbps and an average upload speed of 28.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for EX22 7AB 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 7AB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX22 7AB, and the approximate distance away.

Bovacott Lane 744 m
Fore Street 950 m
A388 15.62 km
A3072 16.93 km
A39 30.84 km
A30 76.77 km
A38 147.04 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX22 7AB

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 7AB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bradford Primary School 0 m
Shebbear Community School Good
(November 15, 2016)
4.27 km
Black Torrington Church of England Primary School 4.28 km
Shebbear College 4.8 km
Halwill Community Primary School Good
(December 10, 2019)
6.07 km
Highampton Community Primary School 6.73 km
Holsworthy Church of England Primary School Good
(June 27, 2018)
7.99 km
The Copper Academy 8.02 km
Holsworthy Community College 8.15 km
Marland School Good
(November 24, 2016)
9.74 km
Clawton Primary School 9.91 km
Ashwater Primary School Good
(January 18, 2017)
10 km
Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit Good
(July 11, 2017)
10.41 km
Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School 10.53 km
Bradworthy Primary Academy Good
(January 30, 2018)
13.05 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX22 7AB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bradford Primary School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 12, 2020
0 m
Ruby Oak Park Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 15, 2019
972 m
Puddleduck Valley LLP Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 30, 2014
1.45 km
Bickford Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 3, 2022
1.99 km
Kingslakes Holidays Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 26, 2018
3.27 km
South View Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
4.06 km
The Devil Stone Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
4.06 km
Shebbear Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 15, 2018
4.27 km
Black Torrington Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 17, 2019
4.28 km
Thornbury Holiday Park Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 11, 2017
4.28 km
The Black River Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
4.39 km
Scallywags Pre School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 12, 2020
4.42 km
Black Torrington Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
June 5, 2007
4.46 km
Reforge Retreat Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
July 19, 2018
4.62 km
Shebbear College School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
4.8 km
Forda Farm Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
December 11, 2018
4.89 km
Station Diner Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
December 23, 2015
5.18 km
Arliemoor Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 9, 2019
5.24 km
Anglers Paradise Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 17, 2018
5.33 km
Barn Park Residential Dementia Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 24, 2022
5.94 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX22 7AB - Data from Apr 2022

Holemoor Cross Bus Stop/Station 76 m
Holemoor Cross Bus Stop/Station 81 m
Lana Cross Bus Stop/Station 993 m
Plymouth City Airport Air 46.13 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX22 7AB - Data from Dec 2021

Bramble Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.02 km
Great Sarrel Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.12 km
Quarry Moor Brake Woodland Or Forest 1.17 km
Bovacott Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Lashbrook Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
Grove Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.44 km
Deer Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Horsepark Marsh Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.8 km
Bradfordmill Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
Little Moor Plantations Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
Stadsonmoor Plantations Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
Allacott Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km
Middle Rolls Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.04 km
Weekpark Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.08 km
Bason Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.3 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX22 7AB - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 80 Mbps 176 Mbps 1000 Mbps
Upload 20 Mbps 28.2 Mbps 115 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 4.5 0.5
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 95.8 18.3
300+ Mbps 100% 1000 115

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.82846200
Longitude -4.24262700
OS Easting 242158
OS Northing 0105612
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 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 E33049297
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Torridge 009
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Torridge 009B
Output Area / Small Area 1A3