The postcode EX20 4LJ is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX20 4LJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX20 4LJ 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 4LJ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to EX20 4LJ is A3079 which is centered 2.14 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Castle Cross and is 329 m away.
The closest primary school to EX20 4LJ (for ages 11 and under) is Boasley Cross Community Primary School.
The local pub for residents of EX20 4LJ is Clovelly Inn and is 3.79 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on December 1, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Karen's Kitchen and is 5.91 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.
Policing for EX20 4LJ 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 4LJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX20 4LJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX20 4LJ
| 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 4LJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boasley Cross Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.47 km | |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.4 km | |
| Halwill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 10, 2019) | 5.75 km |
| Bridestowe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.87 km | |
| Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 3, 2020) | 8.92 km |
| Ashwater Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 9.01 km |
| Highampton Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.16 km | |
| Hatherleigh Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 10.84 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX20 4LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boasley Cross C Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2020 | 2.47 km | |
| Eversfield Organics Ltd | Exempt July 5, 2016 | 3.46 km | |
| Clovelly Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 1, 2021 | 3.79 km | |
| Bed & Breakfast @ Briony | Exempt | 3.84 km | |
| Elmfield B & B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2018 | 4.35 km | |
| Northlew & Ashbury Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2018 | 4.4 km | |
| Northlew Village Stores Com Int Co | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2018 | 4.42 km | |
| Vine Cottage | Awaiting Inspection | 4.43 km | |
| The Green Dragon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2019 | 4.48 km | |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Church Rooms | Exempt | 4.5 km | |
| Lower Crowden Farm | Exempt | 4.55 km | |
| Fairway Lodge Residential Home | Awaiting Inspection | 5.37 km | |
| Halwill County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2020 | 5.75 km | |
| The Junction Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2018 | 5.88 km | |
| Junction Corner News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2019 | 5.91 km | |
| Karen's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 5.91 km | |
| South Yeo Farm West | Exempt | 6.25 km | |
| Anglers Paradise | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2018 | 6.5 km | |
| Halwill Manor Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2021 | 6.69 km | |
| Ashbury Golf Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 6.74 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX20 4LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Castle Cross | 329 m | |
| Castle Cross | 333 m | |
| Castle Cross | 373 m | |
| Castle Cross | 382 m | |
| Ashbury Station Cross | 1.02 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 35.24 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX20 4LJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Northcombe Plantation | 1.43 km | |
| Voulsdon Copse | 2.39 km | |
| Owlshole Wood | 3 km | |
| Birch Wood | 3.28 km | |
| Hanginghill Wood | 3.3 km | |
| Fursdon Wood | 3.46 km | |
| Parsonage Wood | 3.48 km | |
| Boasley Wood | 3.58 km | |
| Ten Acre Plantation | 3.63 km | |
| Ashbury Plantation | 3.71 km | |
| Glandfield's Copse | 3.72 km | |
| Wadland Down | 3.84 km | |
| Broadmeads Plantation | 3.9 km | |
| The Wilderness | 3.92 km | |
| Scobchester Down | 3.94 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX20 4LJ - 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 | 50.73797400 |
| Longitude | -4.15472200 |
| OS Easting | 248053 |
| OS Northing | 0095366 |
| 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 | E33049324 |
| 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 |