The postcode EX20 1GS is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in February 2020 and is an active postcode. EX20 1GS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX20 1GS 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 1GS as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to EX20 1GS is St James Street which is centered 42 m away.
The nearest bus stop is McColls and is 87 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 785 m away at Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) The closest railway station is Okehampton Rail Station, 775 m away.
The closest primary school to EX20 1GS (for ages 11 and under) is Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Okehampton College.
The local pub for residents of EX20 1GS is Kings Arms and is 73 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on May 30, 2014. The nearest takeaway food is available from Kempleys Catch and is 77 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 11, 2020.
Policing for EX20 1GS 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 EX20 1GS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX20 1GS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX20 1GS
| Introduction | February 2020 |
| 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 EX20 1GS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okehampton College | Academy | 11-18 | 256 m | |
| Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit | Academy | 4-11 | 545 m | |
| St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 2-11 | 1.33 km | |
| South Tawton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.44 km | |
| Exbourne Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.88 km | |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.32 km | |
| Bridestowe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.45 km | |
| Boasley Cross Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.56 km | |
| North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 2-11 | 10.03 km | |
| Hatherleigh Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 10.31 km |
| Lydford Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 12.1 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX20 1GS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Kitchen-AL-QAYYUM | Awaiting Inspection | 37 m | |
| Beanfeast | Exempt | 53 m | |
| Chocolate Strawberry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2019 | 53 m | |
| Crumbs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2021 | 53 m | |
| Image Tattoo and Coffee Lounge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2019 | 53 m | |
| Jaras Devonshire Emporium | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 53 m | |
| 'J' Street Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2021 | 61 m | |
| Day Services | Awaiting Inspection | 61 m | |
| Kings Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 30, 2014 | 73 m | |
| Tina's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 17, 2021 | 73 m | |
| Kempleys Catch | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 77 m | |
| Boots The Chemist | Exempt | 78 m | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy | Exempt | 78 m | |
| Maida | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 31, 2019 | 78 m | |
| OFC Fried Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2020 | 78 m | |
| The Plume of Feathers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2021 | 78 m | |
| Love Brownies Okehampton | Awaiting Inspection | 96 m | |
| Rajpoot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2019 | 96 m | |
| Brothers | Awaiting Inspection | 104 m | |
| Ellis Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2021 | 104 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX20 1GS - Data from Apr 2022
| McColls | 87 m | |
| Fore Street Arcade | 105 m | |
| Tenby House | 107 m | |
| Mill Road | 150 m | |
| Mill Road | 167 m | |
| Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) | 785 m | |
| Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) | 785 m | |
| Meldon Quarry Station (Dartmoor Railway) | 3.53 km | |
| Okehampton Rail Station | 775 m | |
| Sampford Courtenay Rail Station | 5.2 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 35.99 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 41.3 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX20 1GS - Data from Dec 2021
| Pleasure Grounds | 548 m | |
| Sterrage Wood | 999 m | |
| Ball Hill | 1.1 km | |
| Beggars Hill Plantation | 1.2 km | |
| East Hill | 1.43 km | |
| Hook Wood | 1.48 km | |
| Pencleave Wood | 1.7 km | |
| Place Plantations | 2.02 km | |
| Harperdown Copse | 2.03 km | |
| Halsbear Wood | 2.17 km | |
| Abbeyford Woods | 2.33 km | |
| Halstock Wood | 2.38 km | |
| North Wood | 2.6 km | |
| Heath Hill Copse | 2.65 km | |
| Fowley Plantation | 2.73 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.73859200 |
| Longitude | -4.00161800 |
| OS Easting | 258859 |
| OS Northing | 0095132 |
| 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 | Okehampton Rural ED |
| Electoral Ward | Okehampton South |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000047 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Self-sufficient 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 | E33049312 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Devon 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Devon 002D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |