The postcode EX20 1QW is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX20 1QW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX20 1QW 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 1QW as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to EX20 1QW is Camp Road which is centered 378 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Railway Station and is 688 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 672 m away at Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) The closest railway station is Okehampton Rail Station, 680 m away.
The closest primary school to EX20 1QW (for ages 11 and under) is Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Okehampton College.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Kempleys Catch and is 1.19 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 11, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for EX20 1QW 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 1QW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX20 1QW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX20 1QW
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 1QW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okehampton College | Academy | 11-18 | 1.05 km | |
| Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit | Academy | 4-11 | 1.66 km | |
| St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 2-11 | 2.33 km | |
| South Tawton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.28 km | |
| Exbourne Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.13 km | |
| Bridestowe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.73 km | |
| Boasley Cross Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.4 km | |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.91 km | |
| North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 2-11 | 10.9 km | |
| Lydford Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 11.08 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX20 1QW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracken Tor Youth Hostel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Dartmoor Active Leisure | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Dave Wills Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 598 m | |
| Adventure Okehampton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2018 | 665 m | |
| Dartmoor Railway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 13, 2017 | 685 m | |
| Dartmoor Railway Meldon Buffet | Awaiting Inspection | 685 m | |
| English Heritage | Awaiting Inspection May 8, 2014 | 744 m | |
| Castle Hams Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 7, 2019 | 765 m | |
| Bickels Yard Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 771 m | |
| Meadowlea Guest House | Exempt | 952 m | |
| Pavilion in the Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2021 | 985 m | |
| N V Q Catering Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2020 | 1.05 km | |
| Okehampton Community College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2020 | 1.05 km | |
| Rainbow Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 18, 2018 | 1.05 km | |
| Okehampton Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2016 | 1.17 km | |
| Kempleys Catch | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 1.19 km | |
| Kent House Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 17, 2019 | 1.21 km | |
| Day Services | Awaiting Inspection | 1.22 km | |
| 'J' Street Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2021 | 1.24 km | |
| Beanfeast | Exempt | 1.28 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX20 1QW - Data from Apr 2022
| Railway Station | 688 m | |
| Moyses Meadow | 1.05 km | |
| Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) | 672 m | |
| Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) | 672 m | |
| Meldon Quarry Station (Dartmoor Railway) | 2.68 km | |
| Okehampton Rail Station | 680 m | |
| Sampford Courtenay Rail Station | 6.13 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 34.76 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 41.28 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX20 1QW - Data from Dec 2021
| East Hill | 731 m | |
| Pleasure Grounds | 907 m | |
| Ball Hill | 1.39 km | |
| Pencleave Wood | 1.47 km | |
| Halstock Wood | 1.88 km | |
| Place Plantations | 2.04 km | |
| East Bowden Wood | 2.1 km | |
| Beggars Hill Plantation | 2.13 km | |
| Sterrage Wood | 2.25 km | |
| Rowtor | 2.27 km | |
| Scarey Tor | 2.32 km | |
| Meldon Woods | 2.55 km | |
| Harter Hill | 2.67 km | |
| Fowley Plantation | 2.68 km | |
| Hook Wood | 2.75 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX20 1QW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.72719400 |
| Longitude | -4.00130200 |
| OS Easting | 258847 |
| OS Northing | 0093864 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Dartmoor National Park |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Rural employment and retirees |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049313 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Devon 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Devon 002C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C1 |