Postcode EX5 2SP (East Devon)

Map showing EX5 2SP and nearby postcodes

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

EX5 2SP is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.6 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 2SP as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.

The closest road name to EX5 2SP is Henry Lewis Close which is centered 42 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Square and is 92 m away. The closest railway station is Whimple Rail Station, 332 m away.

The closest primary school to EX5 2SP (for ages 11 and under) is Whimple Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 18, 2017. 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 2SP is Royal British Legion Club (West Hill) Limited and is 4.13 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 30, 2015.

Residents reported an average download speed of 49 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Henry Lewis Close 42 m
Webbers Close 75 m
Elizabeth Close 189 m
Rectory Close 197 m
Manley Close 215 m
Chard Avenue 234 m
Bramley Gardens 241 m
The Green 266 m
Dince Hill Close 288 m
Whiteway Close 312 m
Westview Close 345 m
Grove Road 643 m
Church Road 663 m
B3181 6.85 km
A30 15.8 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX5 2SP

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 2SP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Whimple Primary School Good
(October 18, 2017)
230 m
Cranbrook Education Campus Good
(May 10, 2018)
3.06 km
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School 3.26 km
West Hill Primary School Good
(January 13, 2022)
4.2 km
The Wildings 4.27 km
Clyst Hydon Primary School Requires improvement
(July 10, 2019)
4.44 km
St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School Good
(June 21, 2017)
4.69 km
The King's School Outstanding
(March 28, 2014)
4.95 km
Plymtree Church of England Primary School Good
(June 19, 2018)
5.78 km
Clyst Vale Community College Requires improvement
(October 2, 2019)
5.83 km
Broadclyst Community Primary School 5.97 km
Feniton Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 18, 2008)
6.01 km
Payhembury Church of England Primary School Good
(June 26, 2018)
6.32 km
Ottery St Mary Primary School Good
(June 15, 2017)
6.37 km
Tipton St John Church of England Primary School Good
(January 12, 2017)
7.01 km
Westclyst Community Primary School Outstanding
(May 9, 2019)
7.88 km
The Duchy School Bradninch Outstanding
(May 20, 2015)
8.01 km
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School Good
(January 18, 2018)
8.69 km
Newton Poppleford Primary School Good
(March 12, 2020)
8.72 km
Woodbury Salterton Church of England Primary School Good
(July 12, 2017)
8.75 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Coach House Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 3, 2020
4.02 km
Wildwood Escot Education Other catering premises 5
Very Good
September 3, 2020
4.02 km
Upton Farm Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 19, 2014
4.03 km
Royal British Legion Club (West Hill) Limited Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 30, 2015
4.13 km
West Hill Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
July 22, 2014
4.2 km
West Hill Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 28, 2021
4.2 km
McColls Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
March 7, 2019
4.24 km
The Five Bells Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 19, 2020
4.53 km
Kings School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 25, 2022
4.95 km
Kings Manor Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 3, 2020
5.16 km
Yellingham Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
April 30, 2013
5.22 km
Chunk Events Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
May 18, 2018
5.29 km
Ottery Station Youth Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 17, 2017
5.39 km
Ottery St Mary Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 15, 2017
5.41 km
Ottery St Mary Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
July 19, 2018
5.41 km
Tumbling Weir Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 10, 2019
5.49 km
The Co-operative Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
April 9, 2018
5.51 km
Nog Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
April 11, 2016
5.54 km
Spar Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 13, 2019
5.65 km
Bay Tree Sals Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
June 26, 2019
5.67 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

The Square Bus Stop/Station 92 m
The Square Bus Stop/Station 92 m
Station Road Bus Stop/Station 370 m
Station Road Bus Stop/Station 387 m
Whimple Rail Station Rail 332 m
Cranbrook Rail Station Rail 4.74 km
Topsham Ferry Landing Ferry 12.03 km
Topsham Ferry Landing Ferry 12.04 km
Topsham Ferry Landing Ferry 12.05 km
Exeter International Airport Air 5.69 km

Nearby Nature

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

Purky Pool Inland Water 920 m
Hotel Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km
Mardles Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.55 km
Piccadilly Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.73 km
Cotleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
The Ride Woodland Or Forest 1.88 km
Lodge Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km
Loosemore Common Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Brickyard Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.11 km
Bob's Close Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.17 km
Straightway Head Big Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Laurel Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.32 km
Scotland Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.54 km
Larkbeare Brake Woodland Or Forest 2.64 km
Birdcage Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.66 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 54.8 Mbps 49 Mbps 75.5 Mbps
Upload 12.2 Mbps 12.7 Mbps 19.53 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 9 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 100% 55.7 14.7
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.76629100
Longitude -3.35815700
OS Easting 304316
OS Northing 0097180
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
25183
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
East Devon
County Electorial Division Whimple & Blackdown 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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Industrious communities
Subgroup: Industrious transitions
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Built-Up Area Whimple BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33048784
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
East Devon 004
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
East Devon 004F
Output Area / Small Area 8A1