Postcode EX20 3SQ (West Devon)

Map showing EX20 3SQ and nearby postcodes

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

EX20 3SQ 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 3SQ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to EX20 3SQ is High Street which is centered 28 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Red Lion and is 41 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.1 km away at Sampford Courtenay Station (Dartmoor Railway) The closest railway station is Sampford Courtenay Rail Station, 4.1 km away.

The closest primary school to EX20 3SQ (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 3SQ is The Red Lion Inn and is 94 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 6, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 62.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

High Street 28 m
Duck Lane 112 m
Blenheim Lane 122 m
Stowe Lane 150 m
Cliston View 196 m
Fore Street 227 m
Hayfield Road 260 m
The Tumbles 264 m
Holebrook Lane 324 m
Town Living Cross 470 m
A3072 1.67 km
A3124 5.28 km
A377 13.57 km
A39 30.46 km
A30 58.68 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX20 3SQ

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 3SQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Exbourne Church of England Primary School 0 m
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School 5.95 km
North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery 6.25 km
Hatherleigh Community Primary School Good
(May 18, 2017)
6.53 km
Winkleigh Primary School Good
(March 14, 2017)
6.62 km
Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit 6.65 km
Okehampton College 7.08 km
Acorn School Good
(November 21, 2019)
7.32 km
South Tawton Primary School 9.6 km
Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School 10.2 km
Spreyton School Good
(May 15, 2018)
11.06 km
The Clinton Church of England Primary School 12.5 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Exbourne Church of England Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 17, 2022
0 m
The Burrow Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 17, 2022
94 m
The Red Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 6, 2019
94 m
Exbourne Pre-school Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 6, 2020
226 m
Cider Vat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 15, 2018
866 m
Underdown Dairy Manufacturers/packers 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 24, 2021
866 m
Easterbrook Farm Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 26, 2018
2.88 km
Cropmech Distributors/Transporters Exempt
February 8, 2018
3.13 km
The New Inn Bar & Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
January 27, 2022
3.3 km
Goldburn House Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
3.45 km
The Countryman Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 15, 2019
4.33 km
Crossways Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 1
Needs Major Improvement
March 1, 2022
4.69 km
Taw Valley Creamery - Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 29, 2018
5.12 km
The Copper Key Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 22, 2017
5.63 km
Gregory Distribution Ltd Importers/Exporters Awaiting Inspection
5.73 km
Gregory Distribution Ltd (milk only) Distributors/Transporters Exempt
5.73 km
Farmer Luxtons Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 19, 2021
5.76 km
White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
January 29, 2020
5.97 km
Vivians Honey Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
January 16, 2020
6.11 km
The New Okey Cokey Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 30, 2021
6.12 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Red Lion Bus Stop/Station 41 m
Red Lion Bus Stop/Station 43 m
Exbourne Cross Garage Bus Stop/Station 255 m
Exbourne Cross Garage Bus Stop/Station 260 m
Sampford Courtenay Station (Dartmoor Railway) Metro/Tram 4.1 km
Sampford Courtenay Station (Dartmoor Railway) Metro/Tram 4.13 km
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station Rail 4.1 km
Exeter International Airport Air 40.79 km
Plymouth City Airport Air 42.87 km

Nearby Nature

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

Dinnybeer Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.32 km
Chattafin Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km
Shilstone Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Swanstone Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.59 km
Whiteleigh Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km
Newlacombe Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.16 km
Camicks Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.27 km
Lashbrook Plantations Woodland Or Forest 2.42 km
Eastdown Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.7 km
Peckington Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.71 km
Kernel Bottom Valley 2.75 km
Froggey Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.77 km
Dornaford Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.81 km
Chapple Moor Woodland Or Forest 2.84 km
South Luggaton Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.86 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 77.1 Mbps 62.6 Mbps 79.67 Mbps
Upload 19.1 Mbps 14.8 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 23 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 70.6 17.6
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.79949600
Longitude -3.98475500
OS Easting 260229
OS Northing 0101871
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: 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