The postcode EX20 4HQ is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX20 4HQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX20 4HQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.1 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 4HQ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to EX20 4HQ is A386 which is centered 1.67 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Bearslake Inn and is 59 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 5.29 km away at Meldon Quarry Station (Dartmoor Railway)
The closest primary school to EX20 4HQ (for ages 11 and under) is Bridestowe Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Okehampton College.
The local pub for residents of EX20 4HQ is Bearslake Inn and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 16, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Pump & Pedal and is 3.44 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection on May 25, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 11.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 80% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps. 20% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.
Policing for EX20 4HQ 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 4HQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX20 4HQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX20 4HQ
| 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 4HQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridestowe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.51 km | |
| Lydford Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.63 km | |
| Boasley Cross Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.65 km | |
| Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 3, 2020) | 7.42 km |
| Okehampton College | Academy | 11-18 | 8.73 km | |
| Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit | Academy | 4-11 | 8.78 km | |
| Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 10, 2011) | 9.97 km |
| St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 2-11 | 10.12 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX20 4HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bearslake Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Collaven Manor Hotel | Exempt | 775 m | |
| Bridestowe Caravan Park | Exempt | 1.17 km | |
| Springfield Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 1.17 km | |
| Bridestowe Methodist Church | Exempt February 2, 2015 | 1.48 km | |
| Bridestowe Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 25, 2020 | 1.51 km | |
| White Hart Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 24, 2019 | 1.51 km | |
| Riverside Stores | Awaiting Inspection October 13, 2021 | 1.56 km | |
| Highwayman Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 1.68 km | |
| Fox & Hounds Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement November 4, 2021 | 1.73 km | |
| Stone Farm And Study Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2019 | 2.66 km | |
| Pump & Pedal | Awaiting Inspection May 25, 2021 | 3.44 km | |
| Lydford Caravan & Camping Park | Exempt | 3.55 km | |
| The Dartmoor Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 1, 2021 | 3.58 km | |
| Burger king | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2021 | 3.59 km | |
| Shell Waitrose Okehampton | Awaiting Inspection | 3.59 km | |
| Sourton Cross Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2021 | 3.59 km | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2021 | 3.59 km | |
| Lydford Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 1, 2021 | 3.63 km | |
| Lydford House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 3.63 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX20 4HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Bearslake Inn | 59 m | |
| Bearslake Inn | 60 m | |
| Meldon Quarry Station (Dartmoor Railway) | 5.29 km | |
| Meldon Quarry Station (Dartmoor Railway) | 5.3 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 28.68 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 47.57 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX20 4HQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Leawood Grove | 520 m | |
| Middle Wood | 672 m | |
| Beechgrove Wood | 850 m | |
| Tor Wood | 873 m | |
| Leawood Plantation | 1.32 km | |
| Blackabroom Plantation | 1.71 km | |
| Great Nodden | 1.78 km | |
| Sourton Tors | 1.9 km | |
| Beara Down | 1.96 km | |
| Kennel Plantation | 2.05 km | |
| Millerspark Plantation | 2.11 km | |
| Buddle Plantation | 2.31 km | |
| Longmoor Plantation | 2.42 km | |
| Branscombe's Loaf | 2.47 km | |
| Beara Wood | 2.56 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX20 4HQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 11.4 Mbps | 11.6 Mbps | 13.26 Mbps |
| Upload | 1.1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 1.19 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 20% | 80% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 80% | 0% | 11.6 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.67983400 |
| Longitude | -4.08529600 |
| OS Easting | 252771 |
| OS Northing | 0088762 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Torridge and West Devon |
| County Electorial Division | Okehampton Rural ED |
| Electoral Ward | Bridestowe |
| 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 | Launceston |
| 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 | E33049328 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Devon 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Devon 004A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |