Postcode EX22 7XS (Torridge)

Map showing EX22 7XS and nearby postcodes

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

EX22 7XS 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 EX22 7XS as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to EX22 7XS is A39 which is centered 24.81 km away.

The closest primary school to EX22 7XS (for ages 11 and under) is Parkham Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 15, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Bideford College. The last OFSTED inspection on October 17, 2018 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of EX22 7XS is Bell Inn and is 4.3 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on January 18, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Wonders Corner Coffee and is 5.08 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Exempt on July 7, 2021.

75% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

A39 24.81 km
A388 25.84 km
A30 81.85 km
A38 144.4 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX22 7XS

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 7XS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Parkham Primary School Good
(June 15, 2021)
4.3 km
Buckland Brewer Primary School Good
(February 9, 2017)
5.35 km
Atlantic Academy 6.11 km
Woolsery Primary School Good
(March 8, 2017)
6.43 km
Bradworthy Primary Academy Good
(January 30, 2018)
6.63 km
Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit Good
(July 11, 2017)
7.18 km
Monkleigh Primary School Good
(November 29, 2016)
8.41 km
Shebbear Community School Good
(November 15, 2016)
9.77 km
Shebbear College 10.1 km
Marland School Good
(November 24, 2016)
10.29 km
St Helen's Church of England School 10.4 km
Bideford College Requires improvement
(October 17, 2018)
11.28 km
West Croft School Requires improvement
(May 16, 2018)
11.32 km
Kingsley School 11.83 km
East-the-Water Community Primary School Good
(December 5, 2017)
12.42 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
January 18, 2019
4.3 km
Flying Start Federation At Parkham CP School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 16, 2019
4.3 km
GE Honey And Son Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 11, 2021
4.66 km
Feather & Hide Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
4.99 km
Feather & Hide Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 23, 2021
4.99 km
Wonders Corner Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop Exempt
July 7, 2021
5.08 km
Union Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
February 15, 2019
5.15 km
Hudnott's Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
August 22, 2019
5.19 km
Regain Recovery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 26, 2019
5.3 km
Buckland Brewer Community Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 7, 2016
5.3 km
W Sanders And Sons Retailers - other Exempt
January 21, 2015
5.34 km
Flying Start Federation At Buckland Brewer CP School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 27, 2019
5.35 km
Coach And Horses Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
5.35 km
Cranford Christmas Tree Farm, Woolsery Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
5.37 km
Birchwood Price Tools Retailers - other Exempt
September 2, 2014
5.41 km
Moorhead Country Holidays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 12, 2018
5.51 km
Lizzys Larder Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
5.87 km
Mad Hatters Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 29, 2019
5.89 km
Lew Barn Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
August 20, 2018
5.95 km
South Yeo Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 18, 2013
6.09 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bideford Ferry Landing Ferry 12.18 km
Bideford Ferry Landing Ferry 12.18 km
Bideford Ferry Landing Ferry 12.18 km

Nearby Nature

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

Collingsdown Plantation Woodland Or Forest 720 m
Mambury Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.11 km
Winslade Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km
Bower Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.74 km
Longmore Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.91 km
Cannapark Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.04 km
Holdercroft Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Melbury Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.42 km
Narracott Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.51 km
Melbury Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.56 km
North Melbury Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.7 km
Gardenclose Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.09 km
Melbury Reservoir Inland Water 3.14 km
Canns Water Inland Water 3.3 km
North Melbury Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.34 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 75%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.92928600
Longitude -4.30397400
OS Easting 238188
OS Northing 0116955
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
10477
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Torridge and West Devon
County Electorial Division Holsworthy Rural ED
Electoral Ward Monkleigh & Putford
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 Bideford

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: Rural workers and families
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 E33049289
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Torridge 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Torridge 008E
Output Area / Small Area 1A1