The postcode EX20 2EL is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 1995.EX20 2EL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
EX20 2EL 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 2EL as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > White professionals.
The closest road name to EX20 2EL is The Square which is centered 35 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Square and is 19 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.8 km away at Sampford Courtenay Station (Dartmoor Railway) The closest railway station is Sampford Courtenay Rail Station, 4.8 km away.
The closest primary school to EX20 2EL (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 2EL is White Hart and is 218 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection on January 29, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Graylings Fish & Chips and is 49 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 14, 2020.
Policing for EX20 2EL 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 2EL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX20 2EL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX20 2EL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | July 1995 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX20 2EL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 2-11 | 85 m | |
| Bow Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 1, 2017) | 5.85 km |
| Spreyton School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 15, 2018) | 6.14 km |
| Exbourne Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.17 km | |
| Winkleigh Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 6.93 km |
| Acorn School | Special school | 8-16 | Good (November 21, 2019) | 8.09 km |
| South Tawton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 8.19 km | |
| St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 2-11 | 8.68 km | |
| Lapford Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (January 11, 2018) | 9.73 km |
| Okehampton College | Academy | 11-18 | 10.07 km | |
| Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit | Academy | 4-11 | 10.12 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX20 2EL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jen's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement September 28, 2021 | 46 m | |
| Graylings Fish & Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 14, 2020 | 49 m | |
| Spar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 29, 2020 | 49 m | |
| Pizza Pronto | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 10, 2021 | 77 m | |
| North Tawton Community P School | Awaiting Inspection March 1, 2019 | 85 m | |
| North Tawton Pre-School & Busy Bees | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 20, 2017 | 85 m | |
| White Hart | Awaiting Inspection January 29, 2020 | 218 m | |
| Gregory Distribution Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 450 m | |
| Gregory Distribution Ltd (milk only) | Exempt | 450 m | |
| The Copper Key Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2017 | 546 m | |
| Taw Valley Creamery - Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2018 | 1.11 km | |
| The New Inn Bar & Restaurant | Awaiting Inspection January 27, 2022 | 3.12 km | |
| Kan Kater | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2016 | 3.34 km | |
| The Countryman Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2019 | 3.53 km | |
| Viveka Gardens | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2018 | 4.49 km | |
| Bow Aquatics and Garden Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2020 | 4.9 km | |
| Co-operative | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 4.9 km | |
| The Wine Dealer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 21, 2020 | 5.39 km | |
| Cider Vat | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2018 | 5.4 km | |
| Underdown Dairy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 24, 2021 | 5.4 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX20 2EL - Data from Apr 2022
| The Square | 19 m | |
| Clock Tower | 59 m | |
| Strawberry Fields | 300 m | |
| Strawberry Fields | 301 m | |
| Barkers Way | 328 m | |
| Sampford Courtenay Station (Dartmoor Railway) | 4.8 km | |
| Sampford Courtenay Station (Dartmoor Railway) | 4.89 km | |
| Sampford Courtenay Rail Station | 4.8 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 34.74 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 44.55 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX20 2EL - Data from Dec 2021
| Ashridge Wood | 1.48 km | |
| Webble Plantation | 1.59 km | |
| Rook Wood | 1.72 km | |
| Horsepark Copse | 1.76 km | |
| Western Copse | 1.79 km | |
| Woodland Copse | 1.9 km | |
| Langland Copse | 1.92 km | |
| Cottle's Wood | 1.96 km | |
| Little Northclose Copse | 2.09 km | |
| Cocktree Moor Plantation | 2.3 km | |
| Cleave Copse | 2.8 km | |
| North Wyke Wood | 2.8 km | |
| Stoneland Copse | 2.81 km | |
| Fullaford Plantation | 2.86 km | |
| Tickles Moor Plantation | 2.98 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.79941600 |
| Longitude | -3.89717700 |
| OS Easting | 266400 |
| OS Northing | 0101700 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| 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 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: White professionals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | North Tawton BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049303 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Devon 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Devon 001D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A1 |