The postcode EX17 6RL is located in Mid Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX17 6RL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX17 6RL 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 6RL as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to EX17 6RL is Chulmleigh Road which is centered 495 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Turning Ways and is 247 m away. The closest railway station is Morchard Road Rail Station, 3.17 km away.
The closest primary school to EX17 6RL (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 6RL is The London Inn and is 1.09 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 6, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for EX17 6RL is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Devon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to EX17 6RL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX17 6RL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX17 6RL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX17 6RL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 1.22 km | |
| Lapford Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (January 11, 2018) | 2.75 km |
| Copplestone Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 26, 2018) | 5.15 km |
| East Worlington Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (July 19, 2017) | 5.8 km |
| Bow Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 1, 2017) | 7.61 km |
| Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (September 21, 2021) | 7.74 km |
| Sandford School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 2, 2017) | 8.72 km |
| Yeoford Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 9.75 km | |
| Landscore Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2016) | 9.79 km |
| Chulmleigh Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Requires improvement (November 14, 2019) | 9.95 km |
| Chulmleigh Community College | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 21, 2018) | 9.95 km |
| Queen Elizabeth's | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (June 14, 2018) | 10.02 km |
| Hayward's Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 9, 2021) | 10.98 km |
| North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 2-11 | 11.56 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX17 6RL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The London Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2019 | 1.09 km | |
| Lapford County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 5, 2020 | 2.75 km | |
| The Ark | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 2.94 km | |
| The Old Malt Scoop Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2018 | 2.94 km | |
| Lowerfield House B&B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2019 | 3.18 km | |
| The Devonshire Dumpling | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2021 | 3.24 km | |
| Spar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2019 | 3.27 km | |
| Yeatheridge Farm Caravan Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 2, 2018 | 3.76 km | |
| Triratna Buddhafield | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2020 | 3.97 km | |
| Waterbridge Golf Course | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2020 | 4.04 km | |
| Black Dog Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 4.83 km | |
| Regency Horticulture | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 5, 2018 | 4.86 km | |
| Thelbridge Cross Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 17, 2021 | 4.89 km | |
| Copplestone Childcare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 23, 2020 | 4.96 km | |
| Copplestone County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2022 | 5.15 km | |
| Copplestone Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2019 | 5.15 km | |
| Devonly Flavours | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2021 | 5.38 km | |
| Mid Devon Whippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2019 | 5.45 km | |
| Bestway Retail | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 22, 2021 | 5.46 km | |
| Suppers By Sonali | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2020 | 5.49 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX17 6RL - Data from Apr 2022
| Turning Ways | 247 m | |
| Turning Ways | 260 m | |
| Greenaway | 572 m | |
| Greenaway | 614 m | |
| Post Office | 978 m | |
| Morchard Road Rail Station | 3.17 km | |
| Lapford Rail Station | 3.44 km | |
| Copplestone Rail Station | 4.96 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 28.16 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 54.41 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX17 6RL - Data from Dec 2021
| Middlefield Copse | 407 m | |
| Oldsworth Combe Copse | 467 m | |
| Lower Park Brake | 506 m | |
| Quarry Oldsworth Copse | 599 m | |
| Cloggshill Plantation | 694 m | |
| Nut Copse | 1.35 km | |
| Colt's Hill | 1.38 km | |
| Morchard Wood | 1.55 km | |
| Leydown Brake | 1.57 km | |
| Hill Plantation | 1.58 km | |
| Plain Down Copse | 1.6 km | |
| Homepark Copse | 1.61 km | |
| Kennypark Plantation | 1.69 km | |
| Oxenpark Brake | 1.72 km | |
| Lime Down Copse | 1.74 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX17 6RL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.85862200 |
| Longitude | -3.76170900 |
| OS Easting | 276103 |
| OS Northing | 0108047 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000042 |
| Travel To Work Area | Exeter |
| 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 |
| 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 |