Postcode EX20 1GL (West Devon)

Map showing EX20 1GL and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX20 1GL is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in December 2020 and is an active postcode. EX20 1GL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX20 1GL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.5 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 EX20 1GL as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.

The closest road name to EX20 1GL is Crediton Road which is centered 111 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Hunters Gate and is 569 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.71 km away at Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) The closest railway station is Okehampton Rail Station, 1.71 km away.

The closest primary school to EX20 1GL (for ages 11 and under) is St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Okehampton College.

The local pub for residents of EX20 1GL is The Fountain Inn and is 1.3 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 29, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Spar Okehampton and is 825 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 17, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for EX20 1GL 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 EX20 1GL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX20 1GL, and the approximate distance away.

Crediton Road 111 m
Long Barton Avenue 114 m
Hillside Drive 134 m
Broom Park 139 m
Legion Way 139 m
Cavalry Chase 165 m
Sterlings Way 188 m
Chariot Way 218 m
Kellands Lane 235 m
Saddlers Way 294 m
Stock Park 305 m
Hunters Gate 429 m
Chichacott Road 430 m
Summering Close 460 m
B3215 3.14 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX20 1GL

Introduction December 2020
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 EX20 1GL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School 64 m
Okehampton College 1.46 km
Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit 1.62 km
South Tawton Primary School 5.66 km
Exbourne Church of England Primary School 5.91 km
North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery 8.64 km
Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School 10.05 km
Hatherleigh Community Primary School Good
(May 18, 2017)
10.16 km
Bridestowe Primary School 10.84 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX20 1GL - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Oaktree Occasions Ltd Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 15, 2018
484 m
Eat-Well Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 13, 2018
631 m
The New Okey Cokey Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 30, 2021
804 m
Herbs and Spices Ltd Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 26, 2018
825 m
Spar Okehampton Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
December 17, 2021
825 m
Little Guy Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.06 km
Stepping Stones Day Nursery School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 19, 2021
1.17 km
Northlake Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Exempt
August 31, 2017
1.18 km
The Green Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 27, 2022
1.18 km
Pizza Plus Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 18, 2020
1.2 km
Wongs Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
1.2 km
Tors Vodka Limited Manufacturers/packers Exempt
October 23, 2018
1.27 km
The Fountain Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 29, 2020
1.3 km
Love Brownies Okehampton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.32 km
Rajpoot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 9, 2019
1.32 km
Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 30, 2014
1.34 km
Tina's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 17, 2021
1.34 km
Brothers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.37 km
Ellis Bakery Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 21, 2021
1.37 km
McColls Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 27, 2022
1.37 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX20 1GL - Data from Apr 2022

Hunters Gate Bus Stop/Station 569 m
Monkey Puzzle Drive Bus Stop/Station 573 m
Monkey Puzzle Drive Bus Stop/Station 582 m
Costcutter Bus Stop/Station 609 m
Giblands Park Bus Stop/Station 616 m
Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) Metro/Tram 1.71 km
Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) Metro/Tram 1.71 km
Sampford Courtenay Station (Dartmoor Railway) Metro/Tram 3.73 km
Okehampton Rail Station Rail 1.71 km
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station Rail 3.82 km
Plymouth City Airport Air 37.08 km
Exeter International Airport Air 40.24 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX20 1GL - Data from Dec 2021

Sterrage Wood Woodland Or Forest 843 m
Hook Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km
Ball Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.2 km
Pleasure Grounds Urban Greenspace 1.48 km
Berryball Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km
Abbeyford Woods Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
Glendon Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
Cors Combe Valley 1.9 km
Halsbear Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.91 km
Babbycleave Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
North Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.93 km
Harperdown Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.11 km
East Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.11 km
Beggars Hill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.16 km
Heath Hill Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.37 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX20 1GL - Data from Ofcom 2017

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

Electricity Consumption

8 meters consuming 18,089 kWh - mean 2,261 kWh : median 2,395 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX20 1GL - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.74635700
Longitude -3.98618600
OS Easting 259971
OS Northing 0095966
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
13336
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Central Devon
County Electorial Division Okehampton Rural ED
Electoral Ward Okehampton North
Local Authority District West 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 E07000047
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: Ageing rural dwellers
Subgroup: Renting rural retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe in a sparse setting
Built-Up Area Okehampton BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33046369
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
West Devon 001
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
West Devon 001C
Output Area / Small Area 1C2