Postcode EX20 2DA (West Devon)

Map showing EX20 2DA and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX20 2DA is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX20 2DA is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

EX20 2DA is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.7 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 2DA as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to EX20 2DA is Birchpark Lane which is centered 268 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Taw Bridge and is 412 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.84 km away at Sampford Courtenay Station (Dartmoor Railway) The closest railway station is Sampford Courtenay Rail Station, 3.84 km away.

The closest primary school to EX20 2DA (for ages 11 and under) is North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Okehampton College.

The local pub for residents of EX20 2DA is The Copper Key Inn and is 637 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 22, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Pizza Pronto and is 1.09 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 10, 2021.

Policing for EX20 2DA 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 2DA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX20 2DA, and the approximate distance away.

Birchpark Lane 268 m
A3124 5.33 km
A3072 6.74 km
A377 10 km
A39 31.72 km
A30 53.6 km
A38 131.28 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX20 2DA

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX20 2DA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery 1.17 km
Exbourne Church of England Primary School 5.12 km
Spreyton School Good
(May 15, 2018)
6.64 km
Winkleigh Primary School Good
(March 14, 2017)
6.75 km
Bow Community Primary School Good
(November 1, 2017)
6.92 km
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School 7.72 km
South Tawton Primary School 7.82 km
Acorn School Good
(November 21, 2019)
7.89 km
Okehampton College 9.11 km
Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit 9.12 km
Lapford Community Primary School Good
(January 11, 2018)
10.7 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX20 2DA - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Taw Valley Creamery - Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 29, 2018
0 m
The Copper Key Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 22, 2017
637 m
Gregory Distribution Ltd Importers/Exporters Awaiting Inspection
703 m
Gregory Distribution Ltd (milk only) Distributors/Transporters Exempt
703 m
White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
January 29, 2020
933 m
Jen's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
September 28, 2021
1.07 km
Pizza Pronto Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 10, 2021
1.09 km
Graylings Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 14, 2020
1.09 km
Spar Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 29, 2020
1.09 km
North Tawton Community P School School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
March 1, 2019
1.17 km
North Tawton Pre-School & Busy Bees School/college/university 4
Good
September 20, 2017
1.17 km
The New Inn Bar & Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
January 27, 2022
2.01 km
The Countryman Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 15, 2019
2.6 km
Kan Kater Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 15, 2016
3.13 km
Cider Vat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 15, 2018
4.32 km
Underdown Dairy Manufacturers/packers 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 24, 2021
4.32 km
Exbourne Pre-school Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 6, 2020
5.1 km
Exbourne Church of England Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 17, 2022
5.12 km
The Burrow Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 17, 2022
5.12 km
The Red Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 6, 2019
5.12 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX20 2DA - Data from Apr 2022

Taw Bridge Bus Stop/Station 412 m
Taw Bridge Bus Stop/Station 412 m
Barkers Way Bus Stop/Station 832 m
Barkers Way Bus Stop/Station 836 m
Sampford Courtenay Station (Dartmoor Railway) Metro/Tram 3.84 km
Sampford Courtenay Station (Dartmoor Railway) Metro/Tram 3.93 km
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station Rail 3.84 km
Exeter International Airport Air 35.72 km
Plymouth City Airport Air 43.92 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX20 2DA - Data from Dec 2021

Webble Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Woodland Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.83 km
Fullaford Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.94 km
Cottle's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2 km
Western Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Ashridge Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.14 km
Rook Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km
Cocktree Moor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.55 km
Langland Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.57 km
Horsepark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.66 km
North Wyke Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.67 km
Longpot Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.92 km
Little Northclose Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.93 km
Chapple Moor Woodland Or Forest 3.11 km
Eastown Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.14 km

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.79676800
Longitude -3.91232500
OS Easting 265325
OS Northing 0101433
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17975
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Central Devon
County Electorial Division Hatherleigh & Chagford ED
Electoral Ward Exbourne
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: Farming communities
Subgroup: Agricultural communities
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 E33049307
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
West Devon 001
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
West Devon 001D
Output Area / Small Area 1A3