The postcode EX20 1GU is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in July 2020 and is an active postcode. EX20 1GU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX20 1GU 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 1GU as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.
The closest road name to EX20 1GU is Chariot Way which is centered 87 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hunters Gate and is 642 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.8 km away at Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) The closest railway station is Okehampton Rail Station, 1.79 km away.
The closest primary school to EX20 1GU (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 1GU is The Fountain Inn and is 1.27 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 1.07 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 17, 2021.
Policing for EX20 1GU 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 1GU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX20 1GU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX20 1GU
| Introduction | July 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 1GU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 2-11 | 243 m | |
| Okehampton College | Academy | 11-18 | 1.48 km | |
| Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit | Academy | 4-11 | 1.52 km | |
| Exbourne Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.75 km | |
| South Tawton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 5.9 km | |
| North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 2-11 | 8.67 km | |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.83 km | |
| Hatherleigh Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 9.92 km |
| Bridestowe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 10.81 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX20 1GU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Okey Cokey Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 30, 2021 | 683 m | |
| Oaktree Occasions Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2018 | 725 m | |
| Eat-Well | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2018 | 872 m | |
| Herbs and Spices Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2018 | 1.07 km | |
| Spar Okehampton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 17, 2021 | 1.07 km | |
| Stepping Stones Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2021 | 1.09 km | |
| Pizza Plus | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2020 | 1.18 km | |
| Wongs Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 1.18 km | |
| Tors Vodka Limited | Exempt October 23, 2018 | 1.21 km | |
| The Fountain Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 29, 2020 | 1.27 km | |
| Love Brownies Okehampton | Awaiting Inspection | 1.29 km | |
| Rajpoot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2019 | 1.29 km | |
| Little Guy Coffee | Awaiting Inspection | 1.3 km | |
| Kings Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 30, 2014 | 1.31 km | |
| Tina's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 17, 2021 | 1.31 km | |
| A L Martin & Son Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2021 | 1.31 km | |
| Lidl Uk GmbH | Awaiting Inspection | 1.31 km | |
| Brothers | Awaiting Inspection | 1.33 km | |
| Ellis Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2021 | 1.33 km | |
| McColls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2022 | 1.33 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX20 1GU - Data from Apr 2022
| Hunters Gate | 642 m | |
| Limehayes Road | 695 m | |
| Limehayes Road | 717 m | |
| Costcutter | 753 m | |
| Costcutter | 760 m | |
| Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) | 1.8 km | |
| Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) | 1.8 km | |
| Sampford Courtenay Station (Dartmoor Railway) | 3.75 km | |
| Okehampton Rail Station | 1.79 km | |
| Sampford Courtenay Rail Station | 3.84 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 37.2 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 40.43 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX20 1GU - Data from Dec 2021
| Sterrage Wood | 656 m | |
| Hook Wood | 886 m | |
| Ball Hill | 1.37 km | |
| Pleasure Grounds | 1.55 km | |
| Abbeyford Woods | 1.6 km | |
| Halsbear Wood | 1.67 km | |
| North Wood | 1.71 km | |
| Berryball Copse | 1.84 km | |
| Harperdown Copse | 1.87 km | |
| Glendon Copse | 1.95 km | |
| Beggars Hill Plantation | 2.01 km | |
| Babbycleave Copse | 2.03 km | |
| Cors Combe | Valley | 2.07 km |
| Heath Hill Copse | 2.13 km | |
| East Hill | 2.25 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.74783300 |
| Longitude | -3.98878600 |
| OS Easting | 259792 |
| OS Northing | 0096135 |
| 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 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 |
| 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: 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 |