Postcode EX20 1UA (West Devon)

Map showing EX20 1UA and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX20 1UA is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in December 1994 and is an active postcode. EX20 1UA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to EX20 1UA is Beardown Road which is centered 48 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Monkey Puzzle Drive and is 186 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.48 km away at Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) The closest railway station is Okehampton Rail Station, 1.48 km away.

The closest primary school to EX20 1UA (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 1UA is The Fountain Inn and is 1.42 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 260 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 17, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Beardown Road 48 m
Cranmere Road 112 m
Moorcroft Close 123 m
Moorcroft Court 129 m
Merrivale Road 153 m
Monkey Puzzle Drive 178 m
Hameldown Road 229 m
Galbraith Road 244 m
Vixen Tor Close 260 m
Summering Close 268 m
Hare Tor Close 272 m
Stock Park 327 m
Baldwin Drive 346 m
Fatherford Road 445 m
Crediton Road 599 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX20 1UA

Introduction December 1994
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 1UA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School 629 m
Okehampton College 1.43 km
Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit 1.87 km
South Tawton Primary School 5.15 km
Exbourne Church of England Primary School 6.44 km
North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery 8.77 km
Spreyton School Good
(May 15, 2018)
9.82 km
Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School 10.54 km
Hatherleigh Community Primary School Good
(May 18, 2017)
10.79 km
Bridestowe Primary School 10.8 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Eat-Well Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 13, 2018
0 m
Oaktree Occasions Ltd Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 15, 2018
147 m
Herbs and Spices Ltd Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 26, 2018
260 m
Spar Okehampton Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
December 17, 2021
260 m
Little Guy Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
595 m
Northlake Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Exempt
August 31, 2017
710 m
The Green Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 27, 2022
710 m
The New Okey Cokey Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 30, 2021
1.2 km
Pavilion in the Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 28, 2021
1.26 km
Pizza Plus Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 18, 2020
1.31 km
Wongs Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
1.31 km
Farmer Luxtons Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 19, 2021
1.32 km
The Fountain Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 29, 2020
1.42 km
Stepping Stones Day Nursery School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 19, 2021
1.42 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
Love Brownies Okehampton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.45 km
Rajpoot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 9, 2019
1.45 km
Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 30, 2014
1.45 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Monkey Puzzle Drive Bus Stop/Station 186 m
Monkey Puzzle Drive Bus Stop/Station 196 m
Giblands Park Bus Stop/Station 316 m
Costcutter Bus Stop/Station 508 m
Costcutter Bus Stop/Station 512 m
Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) Metro/Tram 1.48 km
Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) Metro/Tram 1.48 km
Sampford Courtenay Station (Dartmoor Railway) Metro/Tram 3.91 km
Okehampton Rail Station Rail 1.48 km
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station Rail 4 km
Plymouth City Airport Air 36.65 km
Exeter International Airport Air 39.87 km

Nearby Nature

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

Ball Hill Hill Or Mountain 775 m
Pleasure Grounds Urban Greenspace 1.32 km
Sterrage Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.34 km
Berryball Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.65 km
East Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.7 km
Cors Combe Valley 1.72 km
Hook Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.73 km
Halstock Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
Glendon Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
Babbycleave Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.95 km
East Bowden Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.42 km
Abbeyford Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.47 km
Beggars Hill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.5 km
Halsbear Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.53 km
North Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.56 km

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.74161100
Longitude -3.98127900
OS Easting 260303
OS Northing 0095429
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 E33046371
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