The postcode EX20 4LX is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX20 4LX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX20 4LX 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 4LX as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to EX20 4LX is A386 which is centered 2.44 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Little Chef and is 501 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.66 km away at Meldon Quarry Station (Dartmoor Railway) The closest railway station is Okehampton Rail Station, 4.82 km away.
The closest primary school to EX20 4LX (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 4LX is Betty Cottles Inn and is 2.12 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 18, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Sourton Cross Greggs and is 485 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 23, 2021.
33.3% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps. 66.7% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Policing for EX20 4LX 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 4LX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX20 4LX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX20 4LX
| 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 4LX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridestowe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.57 km | |
| Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit | Academy | 4-11 | 4.78 km | |
| Okehampton College | Academy | 11-18 | 4.85 km | |
| Boasley Cross Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.58 km | |
| St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.22 km | |
| Lydford Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.61 km | |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.21 km | |
| Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 3, 2020) | 10.79 km |
| Exbourne Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 11.01 km | |
| Halwill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 10, 2019) | 12.74 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX20 4LX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger king | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2021 | 485 m | |
| Shell Waitrose Okehampton | Awaiting Inspection | 485 m | |
| Sourton Cross Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2021 | 485 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2021 | 485 m | |
| Pump & Pedal | Awaiting Inspection May 25, 2021 | 643 m | |
| Betty Cottles Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 18, 2022 | 2.12 km | |
| Manor House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2019 | 2.34 km | |
| Manor House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2019 | 2.34 km | |
| Highwayman Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 2.43 km | |
| Fairway Lodge Residential Home | Awaiting Inspection | 2.48 km | |
| Ashbury Golf Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 2.84 km | |
| Lakeside Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2019 | 2.84 km | |
| Collaven Manor Hotel | Exempt | 3.3 km | |
| Bearslake Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2019 | 4.08 km | |
| Bracken Tor Youth Hostel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2019 | 4.25 km | |
| Dartmoor Active Leisure | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2019 | 4.25 km | |
| English Heritage | Awaiting Inspection May 8, 2014 | 4.28 km | |
| Bridestowe Caravan Park | Exempt | 4.33 km | |
| Springfield Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 4.33 km | |
| Castle Hams Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 7, 2019 | 4.38 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX20 4LX - Data from Apr 2022
| Little Chef | 501 m | |
| Little Chef | 511 m | |
| Sourton Cross | 1.08 km | |
| Cross | 1.08 km | |
| Hughslade | 1.25 km | |
| Meldon Quarry Station (Dartmoor Railway) | 1.66 km | |
| Meldon Quarry Station (Dartmoor Railway) | 1.66 km | |
| Okehampton Rail Station | 4.82 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 32.37 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 45.2 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX20 4LX - Data from Dec 2021
| West Linnacombe Plantation | 1.49 km | |
| Meldon Reservoir | 1.6 km | |
| Meldon Woods | 1.71 km | |
| West Bowerland Plantation | 2.02 km | |
| Longstone Hill | 2.13 km | |
| Island of Rocks | 2.17 km | |
| Homerton Hill | 2.4 km | |
| Sourton Tors | 2.46 km | |
| Fowley Plantation | 2.55 km | |
| Oatnell Plantation | 3 km | |
| Place Plantations | 3.06 km | |
| Branscombe's Loaf | 3.15 km | |
| Pencleave Wood | 3.2 km | |
| Higher Southcott Wood | 3.32 km | |
| Corn Ridge | 3.38 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX20 4LX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 33.3% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.71146200 |
| Longitude | -4.05606500 |
| OS Easting | 254932 |
| OS Northing | 0092220 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| 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 |