Postcode EX20 1JX (West Devon)

Map showing EX20 1JX and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX20 1JX is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in September 2017 and is an active postcode. EX20 1JX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX20 1JX is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.6 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 1JX as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing rural industry workers.

The closest road name to EX20 1JX is Castleford Way which is centered 13 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Moyses Meadow and is 224 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 640 m away at Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) The closest railway station is Okehampton Rail Station, 634 m away.

The closest primary school to EX20 1JX (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 1JX is The London Inn and is 383 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 19, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Kempleys Catch and is 354 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 11, 2020.

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

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

Nearby Roads

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

Castleford Way 13 m
The Glen 96 m
Prospect Hill 116 m
Moyses Lane 141 m
Castle Road 155 m
Pike's Mead 190 m
Station Road 200 m
Moyses Meadow 218 m
Leeze Park Estate 237 m
Sharp Hill 239 m
Northams Meadow 278 m
High Street 279 m
Jubilee Close 306 m
Darkey Lane 337 m
Kempley Road 358 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX20 1JX

Introduction September 2017
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 1JX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Okehampton College 338 m
Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit 740 m
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School 1.71 km
South Tawton Primary School 6.56 km
Exbourne Church of England Primary School 7.27 km
Bridestowe Primary School 9.08 km
Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School 9.31 km
Boasley Cross Community Primary School 9.31 km
North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery 10.41 km
Hatherleigh Community Primary School Good
(May 18, 2017)
10.55 km
Lydford Primary School 11.7 km
Highampton Community Primary School 13.86 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Meadowlea Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Exempt
172 m
Castle Hams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 7, 2019
182 m
English Heritage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
May 8, 2014
267 m
Okehampton Post Office Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 28, 2016
275 m
Kent House Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 17, 2019
307 m
Dave Wills Catering Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
330 m
N V Q Catering Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 5, 2020
338 m
Okehampton Community College School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 5, 2020
338 m
Rainbow Pre School School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 18, 2018
338 m
Bickels Yard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 11, 2020
349 m
Day Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
351 m
Kempleys Catch Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 11, 2020
354 m
'J' Street Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 19, 2021
364 m
Dillan's Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
September 3, 2019
379 m
Victorian Pantry Tearooms Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 10, 2016
379 m
New Hot Food Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 9, 2019
383 m
The London Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 19, 2021
383 m
White Hart Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 17, 2021
402 m
Beanfeast Retailers - other Exempt
403 m
Chocolate Strawberry Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 21, 2019
403 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Moyses Meadow Bus Stop/Station 224 m
Tenby House Bus Stop/Station 305 m
Okehampton College Bus Stop/Station 380 m
West Street Bus Stop/Station 383 m
West Street Bus Stop/Station 393 m
Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) Metro/Tram 640 m
Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) Metro/Tram 640 m
Meldon Quarry Station (Dartmoor Railway) Metro/Tram 3.13 km
Okehampton Rail Station Rail 634 m
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station Rail 5.59 km
Plymouth City Airport Air 35.59 km
Exeter International Airport Air 41.48 km

Nearby Nature

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

Pleasure Grounds Urban Greenspace 535 m
Ball Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.23 km
East Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.26 km
Beggars Hill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.28 km
Pencleave Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Sterrage Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.41 km
Place Plantations Woodland Or Forest 1.76 km
Hook Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.88 km
Harperdown Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.33 km
Halstock Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.34 km
Fowley Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.46 km
Halsbear Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.52 km
Abbeyford Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.7 km
East Bowden Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.72 km
Meldon Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.93 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX20 1JX - 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 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.73527400
Longitude -4.00421200
OS Easting 258666
OS Northing 0094768
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17662
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

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

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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Ageing rural industry workers
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 002C
Output Area / Small Area 8C2