Postcode EX20 4LP (West Devon)

Map showing EX20 4LP and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX20 4LP is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX20 4LP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX20 4LP 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 4LP as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.

The closest road name to EX20 4LP is New Road which is centered 339 m away.

The nearest bus stop is New Road Cross and is 106 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.46 km away at Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) The closest railway station is Okehampton Rail Station, 1.46 km away.

The closest primary school to EX20 4LP (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 4LP is The London Inn and is 1.15 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 19, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from New Hot Food and is 1.15 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on January 9, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Policing for EX20 4LP 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 4LP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX20 4LP, and the approximate distance away.

New Road 339 m
Stoney Park Lane 379 m
Old Road 425 m
Beacon Down Hill 519 m
B3260 707 m
Tavistock Road 1.46 km
A386 5.97 km
A3124 13.03 km
A377 20.28 km
A39 37.82 km
A30 61.78 km
A38 141.6 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX20 4LP

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 4LP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit 1.26 km
Okehampton College 1.32 km
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School 2.65 km
South Tawton Primary School 7.42 km
Exbourne Church of England Primary School 7.86 km
Bridestowe Primary School 8.14 km
Boasley Cross Community Primary School 8.35 km
Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School 8.69 km
Hatherleigh Community Primary School Good
(May 18, 2017)
10.52 km
Lydford Primary School 10.89 km
North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery 11.34 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX20 4LP - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
English Heritage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
May 8, 2014
792 m
Castle Hams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 7, 2019
884 m
Dave Wills Catering Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
1.04 km
New Hot Food Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 9, 2019
1.15 km
The London Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 19, 2021
1.15 km
Meadowlea Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Exempt
1.15 km
Okehampton Post Office Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 28, 2016
1.17 km
Kent House Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 17, 2019
1.19 km
Okehampton RFC Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 23, 2019
1.2 km
Dillan's Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
September 3, 2019
1.2 km
Victorian Pantry Tearooms Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 10, 2016
1.2 km
Bracken Tor Youth Hostel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 28, 2019
1.23 km
Dartmoor Active Leisure Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 28, 2019
1.23 km
White Hart Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 17, 2021
1.24 km
Bickels Yard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 11, 2020
1.25 km
Okehampton Primary School Kitchen School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 2, 2019
1.26 km
'J' Street Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 19, 2021
1.26 km
Day Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.27 km
Co operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 4
Good
December 16, 2019
1.28 km
New Carlton Cinema Retailers - other Exempt
1.28 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX20 4LP - Data from Apr 2022

New Road Cross Bus Stop/Station 106 m
New Road Cross Bus Stop/Station 109 m
New Road Cross Bus Stop/Station 112 m
New Road Cross Bus Stop/Station 135 m
Moyses Meadow Bus Stop/Station 825 m
Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) Metro/Tram 1.46 km
Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) Metro/Tram 1.46 km
Meldon Quarry Station (Dartmoor Railway) Metro/Tram 2.3 km
Okehampton Rail Station Rail 1.46 km
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station Rail 6.51 km
Plymouth City Airport Air 35.04 km
Exeter International Airport Air 42.39 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX20 4LP - Data from Dec 2021

Pencleave Wood Woodland Or Forest 379 m
Place Plantations Woodland Or Forest 834 m
Beggars Hill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.32 km
Pleasure Grounds Urban Greenspace 1.48 km
Fowley Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
East Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.9 km
Meldon Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
Sterrage Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.18 km
Ball Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.18 km
Hook Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.54 km
Harperdown Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.65 km
Halsbear Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.99 km
Higher Southcott Wood Woodland Or Forest 3 km
Cleave Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.03 km
Halstock Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.07 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX20 4LP - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 100%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.73188500
Longitude -4.01703900
OS Easting 257749
OS Northing 0094415
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17662
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

National Park

Dartmoor National Park

Government

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

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: 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