EX21 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 281 postcodes across 1 sector in Torridge.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
15%
Superfast
49%
Postcodes
281
EX21 (Torridge) is connectivity challenged. Gigabit reaches only 15 percent, and wireless technology covers 49.3 percent. 27.4 percent fall below 10 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in EX21
Share of EX21 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 281 postcodes in the district.
EX21 faces compounded rural constraints. Gigabit cable serves just 15 percent of 281 postcodes. Wireless technology spans 49.3 percent, making it the primary infrastructure for nearly half. Superfast reaches only 48.5 percent, the lowest among postcodes exceeding 10 percent superfast elsewhere. Slow speeds are endemic: 27.4 percent fall below 10 Mbps and 6.3 percent miss the Universal Service Obligation. The 33.4 percent in the 30 to 300 Mbps band depend on superfast where available. Infrastructure challenges are widespread across EX21.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
6%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
49%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
EX21 splits into 1 postcode sector. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX21 5 | 281 | 49% | 0% | 15% |
All EX21 5 postcodes (281)
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Living in Torridge
EX21 represents the frontier of underinvestment. Most residents rely on wireless technology or accept slow speed constraints. Speed dependent decisions should look elsewhere.
Remote worker score
50/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
EX21 broadband FAQs
Is EX21 as bad as EX19?
Nearly. EX21's gigabit coverage (15 percent) is lower than EX19 (15.4 percent), though slow speed prevalence (27.4 versus 28.5 percent) is slightly better.
What role does wireless technology play?
Wireless technology covers 49.3 percent of EX21, essential for rural properties without cable. It's the primary broadband lifeline for nearly half the postcode.
How many postcodes are below 10 Mbps?
27.4 percent. This is a severe slow speed prevalence. Prospective residents must verify their specific postcode's speeds before committing.
Can remote workers reliably operate in EX21?
Only if they secure gigabit cable (15 percent) or reliable wireless technology (49.3 percent). The 27.4 percent with below 10 Mbps postcodes will struggle.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in EX21 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources