Postcode EX17 6RG (Mid Devon)

Map showing EX17 6RG and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX17 6RG is located in Mid Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX17 6RG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX17 6RG is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.1 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 EX17 6RG as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to EX17 6RG is North Hill Lane which is centered 420 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Greenaway and is 1 km away. The closest railway station is Morchard Road Rail Station, 4.12 km away.

The closest primary school to EX17 6RG (for ages 11 and under) is Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Queen Elizabeth's. The last OFSTED inspection on June 14, 2018 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of EX17 6RG is The London Inn and is 1.35 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 6, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.

Policing for EX17 6RG 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 EX17 6RG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX17 6RG, and the approximate distance away.

North Hill Lane 420 m
A377 5.31 km
A39 30.39 km
A30 42.27 km
A38 117.76 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX17 6RG

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 EX17 6RG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School 1.18 km
Lapford Community Primary School Good
(January 11, 2018)
3.59 km
East Worlington Primary School Good
(July 19, 2017)
5.01 km
Copplestone Primary School Requires improvement
(September 26, 2018)
5.59 km
Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy Good
(September 21, 2021)
6.71 km
Sandford School Good
(March 2, 2017)
8.53 km
Bow Community Primary School Good
(November 1, 2017)
8.62 km
Landscore Primary School Good
(September 29, 2016)
9.83 km
Queen Elizabeth's Requires improvement
(June 14, 2018)
10.01 km
Chulmleigh Primary School Requires improvement
(November 14, 2019)
10.22 km
Chulmleigh Community College Good
(February 21, 2018)
10.22 km
Hayward's Primary School Good
(December 9, 2021)
10.91 km
Rackenford Church of England Primary School Good
(September 26, 2018)
12.42 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX17 6RG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The London Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 6, 2019
1.35 km
Yeatheridge Farm Caravan Park Retailers - other 4
Good
October 2, 2018
2.89 km
Lapford County Primary School School/college/university 4
Good
March 5, 2020
3.59 km
Black Dog Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 4, 2022
3.8 km
The Ark Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 3, 2021
3.83 km
The Old Malt Scoop Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 9, 2018
3.83 km
Thelbridge Cross Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 17, 2021
3.87 km
Lowerfield House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 1, 2019
4.1 km
The Devonshire Dumpling Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 14, 2021
4.18 km
Spar Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 30, 2019
4.24 km
Waterbridge Golf Course Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 4, 2020
4.92 km
Triratna Buddhafield Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
June 17, 2020
4.97 km
East Worlington Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 29, 2022
5.01 km
Kennerleigh Community Shop Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
April 4, 2022
5.2 km
Copplestone County Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 14, 2022
5.59 km
Copplestone Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 1, 2019
5.59 km
Copplestone Childcare Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 23, 2020
5.59 km
Regency Horticulture Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 5, 2018
5.89 km
Cake For Days Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
5.9 km
Devonly Flavours Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
February 26, 2021
5.94 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX17 6RG - Data from Apr 2022

Greenaway Bus Stop/Station 1 km
Beech Hill Cross Bus Stop/Station 1 km
Beech Hill Cross Bus Stop/Station 1 km
Greenaway Bus Stop/Station 1.01 km
Turning Ways Bus Stop/Station 1.1 km
Morchard Road Rail Station Rail 4.12 km
Lapford Rail Station Rail 4.37 km
Exeter International Airport Air 27.79 km
Plymouth City Airport Air 55.4 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX17 6RG - Data from Dec 2021

Quarry Oldsworth Copse Woodland Or Forest 554 m
Cloggshill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 594 m
Oldsworth Combe Copse Woodland Or Forest 629 m
Morchard Wood Woodland Or Forest 814 m
Plantation Copse Woodland Or Forest 883 m
Middlefield Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km
Lower Park Brake Woodland Or Forest 1.17 km
Combe Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.21 km
Homepark Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.27 km
Healand Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.34 km
Weir Down Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km
Plain Down Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.47 km
Little Meadow Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km
Weir Down Woodland Or Forest 1.56 km
Black Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.62 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX17 6RG - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 100%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.86470500
Longitude -3.74968000
OS Easting 276967
OS Northing 0108704
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
15839
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Central Devon
County Electorial Division Creedy, Taw & Mid Exe ED
Electoral Ward Sandford and Creedy
Local Authority District Mid 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 E07000042
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: Agricultural communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings
Built-Up Area Morchard Bishop BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33048990
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Mid Devon 010
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Mid Devon 010C
Output Area / Small Area 1A3