The postcode EX20 4LN is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX20 4LN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX20 4LN is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.6 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 4LN as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to EX20 4LN is Tavistock Road which is centered 538 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Betty Cottles and is 590 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.12 km away at Meldon Quarry Station (Dartmoor Railway) The closest railway station is Okehampton Rail Station, 2.36 km away.
The closest primary school to EX20 4LN (for ages 11 and under) is Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Okehampton College.
The local pub for residents of EX20 4LN is Betty Cottles Inn and is 525 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 18, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from New Hot Food and is 2.31 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on January 9, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.
Policing for EX20 4LN 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 4LN and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX20 4LN, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX20 4LN
| 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 4LN - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okehampton College | Academy | 11-18 | 2.4 km | |
| Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit | Academy | 4-11 | 2.44 km | |
| St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 2-11 | 3.78 km | |
| Bridestowe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.01 km | |
| Boasley Cross Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.61 km | |
| South Tawton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 8.05 km | |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.72 km | |
| Exbourne Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9 km | |
| Lydford Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.71 km | |
| North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 2-11 | 12.48 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX20 4LN - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Cottles Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 18, 2022 | 525 m | |
| Manor House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2019 | 1.45 km | |
| Manor House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2019 | 1.45 km | |
| English Heritage | Awaiting Inspection May 8, 2014 | 1.82 km | |
| Bracken Tor Youth Hostel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2019 | 1.82 km | |
| Dartmoor Active Leisure | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2019 | 1.82 km | |
| Castle Hams Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 7, 2019 | 1.92 km | |
| Dave Wills Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 1.99 km | |
| Meadowlea Guest House | Exempt | 2.23 km | |
| Bickels Yard Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 2.24 km | |
| Okehampton Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2016 | 2.3 km | |
| New Hot Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2019 | 2.31 km | |
| The London Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2021 | 2.31 km | |
| Kent House Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 17, 2019 | 2.33 km | |
| Dillan's Kebab House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement September 3, 2019 | 2.35 km | |
| Victorian Pantry Tearooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 10, 2016 | 2.35 km | |
| Adventure Okehampton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2018 | 2.36 km | |
| Dartmoor Railway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 13, 2017 | 2.36 km | |
| Dartmoor Railway Meldon Buffet | Awaiting Inspection | 2.36 km | |
| Okehampton RFC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 23, 2019 | 2.38 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX20 4LN - Data from Apr 2022
| Betty Cottles | 590 m | |
| Betty Cottles | 598 m | |
| New Road Cross | 1.11 km | |
| New Road Cross | 1.14 km | |
| Meldon Quarry Station (Dartmoor Railway) | 1.12 km | |
| Meldon Quarry Station (Dartmoor Railway) | 1.13 km | |
| Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) | 2.35 km | |
| Okehampton Rail Station | 2.36 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 33.96 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 43.05 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX20 4LN - Data from Dec 2021
| Pencleave Wood | 853 m | |
| Meldon Woods | 887 m | |
| Place Plantations | 1.11 km | |
| Fowley Plantation | 1.28 km | |
| Longstone Hill | 2.39 km | |
| Beggars Hill Plantation | 2.4 km | |
| Pleasure Grounds | 2.47 km | |
| East Hill | 2.54 km | |
| Meldon Reservoir | 2.71 km | |
| Rowtor | 2.88 km | |
| Higher Southcott Wood | 2.97 km | |
| West Mill Tor | 3.02 km | |
| Cleave Hill | 3.03 km | |
| Middle Southcott Wood | 3.06 km | |
| Ball Hill | 3.12 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX20 4LN - 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 | 50.72302900 |
| Longitude | -4.02623700 |
| OS Easting | 257073 |
| OS Northing | 0093448 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Dartmoor National Park |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Central Devon |
| County Electorial Division | Okehampton Rural ED |
| Electoral Ward | Okehampton South |
| 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: 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 | E33049313 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Devon 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Devon 002C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C1 |