Postcode EX5 2PL (East Devon)

Map showing EX5 2PL and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX5 2PL is located in East Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX5 2PL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX5 2PL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.3 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 EX5 2PL as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.

The closest road name to EX5 2PL is Rewe Lane which is centered 99 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Hand and Pen and is 1.01 km away. The closest railway station is Whimple Rail Station, 2.29 km away.

The closest primary school to EX5 2PL (for ages 11 and under) is Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The King's School. The last OFSTED inspection on March 28, 2014 rated this school as Outstanding

The local pub for residents of EX5 2PL is Royal British Legion Club (West Hill) Limited and is 3.47 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 30, 2015. The nearest takeaway food is available from Charcoal Grill and is 5.94 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 17, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 23 Mbps and an average upload speed of 4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 66.7% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 16.7% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps. 16.7% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.

Policing for EX5 2PL 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 EX5 2PL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX5 2PL, and the approximate distance away.

Rewe Lane 99 m
B3180 5.35 km
B3174 6.11 km
B3181 8.34 km
A30 17.14 km
A39 59.04 km
M5 96.17 km
A38 110.74 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX5 2PL

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 EX5 2PL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School 1.84 km
Whimple Primary School Good
(October 18, 2017)
2.25 km
Cranbrook Education Campus Good
(May 10, 2018)
2.39 km
West Hill Primary School Good
(January 13, 2022)
3.41 km
St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School Good
(June 21, 2017)
3.58 km
The King's School Outstanding
(March 28, 2014)
5.15 km
Clyst Vale Community College Requires improvement
(October 2, 2019)
5.35 km
Broadclyst Community Primary School 5.8 km
The Wildings 5.98 km
Tipton St John Church of England Primary School Good
(January 12, 2017)
6.11 km
Clyst Hydon Primary School Requires improvement
(July 10, 2019)
6.32 km
Ottery St Mary Primary School Good
(June 15, 2017)
6.65 km
Woodbury Salterton Church of England Primary School Good
(July 12, 2017)
6.73 km
Westclyst Community Primary School Outstanding
(May 9, 2019)
7.03 km
Feniton Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 18, 2008)
7.43 km
Newton Poppleford Primary School Good
(March 12, 2020)
7.46 km
Clyst St Mary Primary School Good
(February 28, 2019)
7.62 km
Ellen Tinkham School Outstanding
(March 11, 2020)
7.7 km
Monkerton Community Primary School 7.71 km
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School Good
(January 18, 2018)
7.73 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX5 2PL - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
West Hill Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
July 22, 2014
3.41 km
West Hill Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 28, 2021
3.41 km
Royal British Legion Club (West Hill) Limited Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 30, 2015
3.47 km
McColls Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
March 7, 2019
3.47 km
Kings School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 25, 2022
5.15 km
Kings Manor Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 3, 2020
5.23 km
Coach House Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 3, 2020
5.32 km
Wildwood Escot Education Other catering premises 5
Very Good
September 3, 2020
5.32 km
Knights Farm Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
January 17, 2018
5.38 km
Ottery St Mary Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 15, 2017
5.4 km
Ottery St Mary Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
July 19, 2018
5.4 km
Chunk Events Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
May 18, 2018
5.5 km
Upton Farm Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 19, 2014
5.56 km
Ottery Station Youth Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 17, 2017
5.57 km
Tumbling Weir Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 10, 2019
5.79 km
The Co-operative Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
April 9, 2018
5.8 km
Bay Tree Sals Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
June 26, 2019
5.94 km
Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 17, 2021
5.94 km
Ottery Fishmonger Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
August 12, 2021
5.94 km
You And Me Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
April 8, 2021
5.94 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX5 2PL - Data from Apr 2022

Hand and Pen Bus Stop/Station 1.01 km
Hand and Pen Bus Stop/Station 1.09 km
Whimple Rail Station Rail 2.29 km
Cranbrook Rail Station Rail 3.86 km
Topsham Ferry Landing Ferry 10.24 km
Topsham Ferry Landing Ferry 10.24 km
Topsham Ferry Landing Ferry 10.26 km
Exeter International Airport Air 4.1 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX5 2PL - Data from Dec 2021

The Rookery Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km
Hotel Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.41 km
Piccadilly Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
The Ride Woodland Or Forest 1.6 km
Bob's Close Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.65 km
Brickyard Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.69 km
Home Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.91 km
Lodge Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.95 km
Laurel Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.95 km
Scotland Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.98 km
Furzy Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.37 km
Straightway Head Big Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.39 km
Rockbeare Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.41 km
Little Scarlet Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.43 km
Rill Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.52 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX5 2PL - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 24.9 Mbps 23 Mbps 36.33 Mbps
Upload 4.6 Mbps 4 Mbps 8.11 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 3.5 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 16.7% - -
10-30 Mbps 16.7% 22.9 3.6
30-300 Mbps 66.7% 33 6.3
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.74876400
Longitude -3.36564400
OS Easting 303753
OS Northing 0095242
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
20288
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
East Devon
County Electorial Division Broadclyst ED
Electoral Ward Whimple & Rockbeare
Local Authority District East Devon
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 E07000040
Travel To Work Area Exeter

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: Established farming communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33046181
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
East Devon 006
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
East Devon 006C
Output Area / Small Area 1A2