The postcode EX20 2RA is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX20 2RA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX20 2RA 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 2RA as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to EX20 2RA is Ring Hill which is centered 610 m away.
The closest railway station is Sampford Courtenay Rail Station, 6.52 km away.
The closest primary school to EX20 2RA (for ages 11 and under) is South Tawton Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Okehampton College.
The local pub for residents of EX20 2RA is Seven Stars Inn and is 2.35 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Needs Improvement on March 23, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Whiddon Down Service Station and is 2.36 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection on June 17, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.
Policing for EX20 2RA 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 2RA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX20 2RA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX20 2RA
| 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 2RA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Tawton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 2.67 km | |
| Spreyton School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 15, 2018) | 3.33 km |
| Chagford Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 7.02 km | |
| North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 2-11 | 7.37 km | |
| St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 2-11 | 7.91 km | |
| Bow Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 1, 2017) | 8.45 km |
| Okehampton College | Academy | 11-18 | 8.72 km | |
| Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit | Academy | 4-11 | 9.31 km | |
| Running Deer School | Special school | 8-16 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 9.5 km |
| Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 9.71 km | |
| Exbourne Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 10.56 km | |
| Moretonhampstead Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 11.11 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX20 2RA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovaton Farm Partnership | Exempt | 0 m | |
| West Nymph Farm | Exempt | 1.66 km | |
| Seven Stars Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement March 23, 2018 | 2.35 km | |
| Hog and Hedge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2019 | 2.36 km | |
| Post Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 13, 2021 | 2.36 km | |
| Shop 'N' Drive Subway | Awaiting Inspection June 17, 2021 | 2.36 km | |
| Whiddon Down Service Station | Awaiting Inspection June 17, 2021 | 2.36 km | |
| GooseFarm B&B | Exempt | 2.56 km | |
| Maids Kitchen | Awaiting Inspection | 2.64 km | |
| South Tawton Primary School | Awaiting Inspection December 5, 2019 | 2.67 km | |
| The Oxenham Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 3, 2022 | 2.71 km | |
| The Store, South Zeal | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2015 | 2.71 km | |
| McDiarmid Spa Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 2.84 km | |
| The Kings Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 3, 2022 | 2.85 km | |
| The Good Grubb Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 24, 2019 | 3.15 km | |
| Tom Cobley Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2022 | 3.22 km | |
| Spreyton Village Shop | Exempt January 11, 2017 | 3.28 km | |
| Spreyton C.P. School P.T.A. | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2022 | 3.33 km | |
| Devonshire Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2022 | 3.54 km | |
| Finch Foundry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2018 | 3.54 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX20 2RA - Data from Apr 2022
| Sampford Courtenay Rail Station | 6.52 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 32.46 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 38.4 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX20 2RA - Data from Dec 2021
| Spitlar Plantation | 1.59 km | |
| Horseshoe Meadow Copse | 1.95 km | |
| Craydon Woods | 2.07 km | |
| Wilson's Copse | 2.11 km | |
| Highermoor Plantation | 2.12 km | |
| Youlden Plantation | 2.37 km | |
| Willie's Wood | 2.43 km | |
| Thornbury Plantations | 2.45 km | |
| Broomclose Plantation | 2.46 km | |
| Dragdown Plantation | 2.54 km | |
| Broadapark Plantation | 2.56 km | |
| Ramsley Hill | 2.57 km | |
| Ridersbeer Brake | 2.69 km | |
| Dragdown Copse | 2.7 km | |
| America Woods | 2.76 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX20 2RA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.73396400 |
| Longitude | -3.87646200 |
| OS Easting | 267675 |
| OS Northing | 0094385 |
| 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 | Hatherleigh & Chagford ED |
| Electoral Ward | South Tawton |
| 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: 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 | E33049318 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Devon 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Devon 003D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |