The postcode EX20 1RU is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX20 1RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX20 1RU 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 1RU as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.
The closest road name to EX20 1RU is Chichacott Road which is centered 729 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Monkey Puzzle Drive and is 1.14 km away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.45 km away at Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) The closest railway station is Okehampton Rail Station, 2.44 km away.
The closest primary school to EX20 1RU (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 1RU is The Fountain Inn and is 2.13 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 1.01 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 17, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for EX20 1RU 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 1RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX20 1RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX20 1RU
| 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 1RU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 2-11 | 891 m | |
| Okehampton College | Academy | 11-18 | 2.26 km | |
| Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit | Academy | 4-11 | 2.43 km | |
| South Tawton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 5.24 km | |
| Exbourne Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.5 km | |
| North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 2-11 | 7.83 km | |
| Spreyton School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 15, 2018) | 9.36 km |
| Hatherleigh Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 10.25 km |
| Bridestowe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 11.67 km | |
| Chagford Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 12.89 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX20 1RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmer Luxtons | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2021 | 691 m | |
| Oaktree Occasions Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2018 | 955 m | |
| Little Guy Coffee | Awaiting Inspection | 963 m | |
| Herbs and Spices Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2018 | 1.01 km | |
| Spar Okehampton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 17, 2021 | 1.01 km | |
| Northlake Bed & Breakfast | Exempt August 31, 2017 | 1.03 km | |
| The Green Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2022 | 1.03 km | |
| Eat-Well | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2018 | 1.03 km | |
| The New Okey Cokey Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 30, 2021 | 1.6 km | |
| Whitehouse Services (Budgen Shop) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 17, 2019 | 1.75 km | |
| Whitehouse Services Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 17, 2021 | 1.75 km | |
| Stepping Stones Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2021 | 1.99 km | |
| Pizza Plus | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2020 | 2.03 km | |
| Wongs Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 2.03 km | |
| Tors Vodka Limited | Exempt October 23, 2018 | 2.1 km | |
| The Fountain Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 29, 2020 | 2.13 km | |
| Love Brownies Okehampton | Awaiting Inspection | 2.15 km | |
| Rajpoot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2019 | 2.15 km | |
| Kings Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 30, 2014 | 2.17 km | |
| Tina's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 17, 2021 | 2.17 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX20 1RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Monkey Puzzle Drive | 1.14 km | |
| Monkey Puzzle Drive | 1.14 km | |
| Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) | 2.45 km | |
| Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) | 2.45 km | |
| Sampford Courtenay Station (Dartmoor Railway) | 2.93 km | |
| Okehampton Rail Station | 2.44 km | |
| Sampford Courtenay Rail Station | 3.02 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 37.68 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 39.56 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX20 1RU - Data from Dec 2021
| Berryball Copse | 932 m | |
| Glendon Copse | 1.02 km | |
| Babbycleave Copse | 1.11 km | |
| Cors Combe | Valley | 1.21 km |
| Sterrage Wood | 1.57 km | |
| Hook Wood | 1.65 km | |
| Ball Hill | 1.8 km | |
| Waterish Moor | 1.84 km | |
| Waterish Brake | 1.88 km | |
| North Wood | 2.03 km | |
| Abbeyford Woods | 2.09 km | |
| Woodhays Copse | 2.18 km | |
| Berrydown Plantation | 2.2 km | |
| Pleasure Grounds | 2.25 km | |
| Halsbear Wood | 2.28 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX20 1RU - 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% |
Energy usage data for EX20 1RU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.75035500 |
| Longitude | -3.97626800 |
| OS Easting | 260681 |
| OS Northing | 0096391 |
| 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 |