Postcode EX20 1QG (West Devon)

Map showing EX20 1QG and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX20 1QG is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX20 1QG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX20 1QG 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 1QG as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.

The closest road name to EX20 1QG is Moorcroft Close which is centered 179 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Monkey Puzzle Drive and is 320 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.4 km away at Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) The closest railway station is Okehampton Rail Station, 1.39 km away.

The closest primary school to EX20 1QG (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 1QG is The Fountain Inn and is 1.48 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 262 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.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Moorcroft Close 179 m
Moorcroft Court 231 m
Monkey Puzzle Drive 253 m
Beardown Road 281 m
Fatherford Road 369 m
Baldwin Drive 538 m
Exeter Road 729 m
Crediton Road 817 m
B3260 2.05 km
B3215 3.5 km
A3124 11.41 km
A377 17.95 km
A39 37.12 km
A30 59.07 km
A38 139.12 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX20 1QG

Introduction January 1980
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 1QG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School 851 m
Okehampton College 1.43 km
Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit 1.96 km
South Tawton Primary School 5.01 km
Exbourne Church of England Primary School 6.67 km
North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery 8.88 km
Spreyton School Good
(May 15, 2018)
9.78 km
Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School 10.68 km
Bridestowe Primary School 10.73 km
Hatherleigh Community Primary School Good
(May 18, 2017)
11.01 km
Lydford Primary School 13.09 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Eat-Well Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 13, 2018
232 m
Herbs and Spices Ltd Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 26, 2018
262 m
Spar Okehampton Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
December 17, 2021
262 m
Oaktree Occasions Ltd Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 15, 2018
376 m
Little Guy Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
581 m
Northlake Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Exempt
August 31, 2017
673 m
The Green Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 27, 2022
673 m
Pavilion in the Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 28, 2021
1.22 km
The New Okey Cokey Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 30, 2021
1.35 km
Pizza Plus Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 18, 2020
1.37 km
Wongs Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
1.37 km
Dartmoor Railway Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 13, 2017
1.39 km
Dartmoor Railway Meldon Buffet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.39 km
Adventure Okehampton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 17, 2018
1.4 km
Farmer Luxtons Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 19, 2021
1.41 km
N V Q Catering Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 5, 2020
1.43 km
Okehampton Community College School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 5, 2020
1.43 km
Rainbow Pre School School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 18, 2018
1.43 km
The Fountain Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 29, 2020
1.48 km
Love Brownies Okehampton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.5 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Monkey Puzzle Drive Bus Stop/Station 320 m
Monkey Puzzle Drive Bus Stop/Station 333 m
Giblands Park Bus Stop/Station 402 m
Costcutter Bus Stop/Station 601 m
Costcutter Bus Stop/Station 602 m
Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) Metro/Tram 1.4 km
Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) Metro/Tram 1.4 km
Sampford Courtenay Station (Dartmoor Railway) Metro/Tram 4.05 km
Okehampton Rail Station Rail 1.39 km
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station Rail 4.14 km
Plymouth City Airport Air 36.46 km
Exeter International Airport Air 39.79 km

Nearby Nature

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

Ball Hill Hill Or Mountain 645 m
Pleasure Grounds Urban Greenspace 1.28 km
Sterrage Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
East Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.54 km
Halstock Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.6 km
Berryball Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.74 km
Cors Combe Valley 1.76 km
Hook Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.93 km
Glendon Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km
Babbycleave Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
East Bowden Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.19 km
Beggars Hill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
Abbeyford Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.7 km
Halsbear Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.74 km
Scarey Tor Hill Or Mountain 2.76 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX20 1QG - 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%

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.73964000
Longitude -3.98019600
OS Easting 260372
OS Northing 0095207
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 E33046370
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