Postcode EX20 3RQ (West Devon)

Map showing EX20 3RQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX20 3RQ is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX20 3RQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX20 3RQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3 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 3RQ as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.

The closest road name to EX20 3RQ is A3072 which is centered 185 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Church and is 240 m away. The closest railway station is Sampford Courtenay Rail Station, 5.21 km away.

The closest primary school to EX20 3RQ (for ages 11 and under) is Exbourne Church of England Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Okehampton College.

The local pub for residents of EX20 3RQ is The Red Lion Inn and is 1.67 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 6, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Hatherleigh Fish Bar and is 5.19 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 9, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Policing for EX20 3RQ 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 3RQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX20 3RQ, and the approximate distance away.

A3072 185 m
B3216 1.79 km
A3124 6.46 km
A377 15.08 km
A39 30.51 km
A30 60.36 km
A38 136.24 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX20 3RQ

Introduction January 1980
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 3RQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Exbourne Church of England Primary School 1.69 km
Hatherleigh Community Primary School Good
(May 18, 2017)
5.08 km
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School 5.96 km
Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit 6.26 km
Okehampton College 6.84 km
Winkleigh Primary School Good
(March 14, 2017)
7.62 km
North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery 7.93 km
Acorn School Good
(November 21, 2019)
8.13 km
Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School 8.55 km
Highampton Community Primary School 10.14 km
South Tawton Primary School 10.45 km
Boasley Cross Community Primary School 12.36 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX20 3RQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Burrow Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 17, 2022
1.67 km
The Red Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 6, 2019
1.67 km
Exbourne Church of England Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 17, 2022
1.69 km
Exbourne Pre-school Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 6, 2020
1.76 km
Cropmech Distributors/Transporters Exempt
February 8, 2018
1.97 km
Cider Vat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 15, 2018
2.47 km
Underdown Dairy Manufacturers/packers 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 24, 2021
2.47 km
Easterbrook Farm Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 26, 2018
2.59 km
Goldburn House Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
3.12 km
Crossways Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 1
Needs Major Improvement
March 1, 2022
3.82 km
Vivians Honey Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
January 16, 2020
4.72 km
The New Inn Bar & Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
January 27, 2022
4.9 km
Hatherleigh Community Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 17, 2019
5.08 km
Londis Convenience Stores Retailers - other Exempt
5.08 km
Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Exempt
5.17 km
The Personalised Wedding Company Retailers - other Exempt
January 11, 2018
5.17 km
Hatherleigh Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 9, 2019
5.19 km
Bowling Green Pavillion Other catering premises Exempt
5.19 km
Hatherleigh Childrens Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
March 27, 2018
5.19 km
One Market Steet Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 29, 2020
5.23 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX20 3RQ - Data from Apr 2022

Church Bus Stop/Station 240 m
Church Bus Stop/Station 249 m
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station Rail 5.21 km
Plymouth City Airport Air 42.37 km
Exeter International Airport Air 42.41 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX20 3RQ - Data from Dec 2021

Newlacombe Wood Woodland Or Forest 582 m
Lashbrook Plantations Woodland Or Forest 867 m
Eastdown Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.03 km
Dinnybeer Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.08 km
Camicks Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.11 km
Northdown Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.27 km
Beckamoor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km
South Luggaton Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.8 km
New England Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
North Luggaton Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
Great Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km
Dunsland Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.21 km
Shilstone Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.38 km
Whiteleigh Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.5 km
Woodcock Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.55 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX20 3RQ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 9.4 Mbps 9 Mbps 14.6 Mbps
Upload 1.1 Mbps 1.1 Mbps 1.22 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 7.6 1.1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 100% 12 1.3
30-300 Mbps 0% - -
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.79783000
Longitude -4.00855400
OS Easting 258547
OS Northing 0101731
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
11442
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: Ageing rural dwellers
Subgroup: Rural employment and retirees
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 E33049305
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
West Devon 001
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
West Devon 001A
Output Area / Small Area 1C1