The postcode EX20 3RU is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX20 3RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX20 3RU 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 3RU as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to EX20 3RU is Fore Street which is centered 11 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Red Lion and is 267 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.25 km away at Sampford Courtenay Station (Dartmoor Railway) The closest railway station is Sampford Courtenay Rail Station, 4.25 km away.
The closest primary school to EX20 3RU (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 3RU is The Red Lion Inn and is 320 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 6, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 73.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for EX20 3RU 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 3RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX20 3RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX20 3RU
| 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 3RU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exbourne Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 226 m | |
| St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.18 km | |
| North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 2-11 | 6.22 km | |
| Winkleigh Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 6.4 km |
| Hatherleigh Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 6.48 km |
| Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit | Academy | 4-11 | 6.87 km | |
| Acorn School | Special school | 8-16 | Good (November 21, 2019) | 7.1 km |
| Okehampton College | Academy | 11-18 | 7.31 km | |
| South Tawton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 9.77 km | |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 10.3 km | |
| Dolton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 10.52 km | |
| Spreyton School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 15, 2018) | 11.13 km |
| The Clinton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 12.34 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX20 3RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exbourne Pre-school | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2020 | 0 m | |
| Exbourne Church of England Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2022 | 226 m | |
| The Burrow | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2022 | 320 m | |
| The Red Lion Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2019 | 320 m | |
| Cider Vat | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2018 | 957 m | |
| Underdown Dairy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 24, 2021 | 957 m | |
| Easterbrook Farm Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2018 | 2.71 km | |
| Cropmech | Exempt February 8, 2018 | 3.3 km | |
| The New Inn Bar & Restaurant | Awaiting Inspection January 27, 2022 | 3.33 km | |
| Goldburn House | Awaiting Inspection | 3.67 km | |
| The Countryman Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2019 | 4.43 km | |
| Crossways Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 1, 2022 | 4.9 km | |
| Taw Valley Creamery - Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2018 | 5.1 km | |
| The Copper Key Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2017 | 5.6 km | |
| Gregory Distribution Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 5.7 km | |
| Gregory Distribution Ltd (milk only) | Exempt | 5.7 km | |
| White Hart | Awaiting Inspection January 29, 2020 | 5.94 km | |
| Farmer Luxtons | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2021 | 5.97 km | |
| Vivians Honey | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2020 | 6.06 km | |
| Jen's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement September 28, 2021 | 6.1 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX20 3RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Red Lion | 267 m | |
| Red Lion | 269 m | |
| Exbourne Cross Garage | 479 m | |
| Exbourne Cross Garage | 484 m | |
| Sampford Courtenay Station (Dartmoor Railway) | 4.25 km | |
| Sampford Courtenay Station (Dartmoor Railway) | 4.29 km | |
| Sampford Courtenay Rail Station | 4.25 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 40.8 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 43.09 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX20 3RU - Data from Dec 2021
| Dinnybeer Plantation | 1.24 km | |
| Chattafin Plantation | 1.34 km | |
| Shilstone Plantation | 1.72 km | |
| Swanstone Plantation | 1.76 km | |
| Camicks Copse | 2.23 km | |
| Whiteleigh Copse | 2.25 km | |
| Newlacombe Wood | 2.26 km | |
| Lashbrook Plantations | 2.44 km | |
| Kernel Bottom | Valley | 2.53 km |
| Peckington Copse | 2.55 km | |
| Froggey Plantation | 2.56 km | |
| Eastdown Wood | 2.74 km | |
| South Luggaton Wood | 2.78 km | |
| Oakenbeer Plantations | 2.79 km | |
| North Luggaton Wood | 2.82 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX20 3RU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 77.6 Mbps | 73.1 Mbps | 79.91 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 18.5 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 73.1 | 18.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.80150900 |
| Longitude | -3.98431500 |
| OS Easting | 260266 |
| OS Northing | 0102094 |
| 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 | 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: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | Exbourne BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049306 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Devon 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Devon 001A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |