The postcode EX6 6LA is located in Mid Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX6 6LA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX6 6LA is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.4 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 EX6 6LA as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to EX6 6LA is A377 which is centered 15.12 km away.
The closest railway station is Yeoford Rail Station, 6.14 km away.
The closest primary school to EX6 6LA (for ages 11 and under) is Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Queen Elizabeth's. The last OFSTED inspection on June 14, 2018 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of EX6 6LA is Tom Cobley Tavern and is 5.11 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 2, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Whiddon Down Service Station and is 5.19 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection on June 17, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Policing for EX6 6LA 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 EX6 6LA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX6 6LA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX6 6LA
| 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 EX6 6LA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 3.13 km | |
| Spreyton School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 15, 2018) | 4.95 km |
| Running Deer School | Special school | 8-16 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 5.57 km |
| Yeoford Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 5.77 km | |
| Tedburn St Mary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.38 km | |
| Chagford Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 7.48 km | |
| Bow Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 1, 2017) | 7.52 km |
| Moretonhampstead Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 8.22 km |
| Dunsford Community Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 8.47 km | |
| South Tawton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 9.22 km | |
| Copplestone Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 26, 2018) | 9.56 km |
| Landscore Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2016) | 9.92 km |
| Queen Elizabeth's | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (June 14, 2018) | 10.4 km |
| North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 2-11 | 10.78 km | |
| Hayward's Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 9, 2021) | 11.04 km |
| Sandford School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 2, 2017) | 11.92 km |
| Christow Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (September 12, 2018) | 12.69 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX6 6LA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spreyton Village Shop | Exempt January 11, 2017 | 4.76 km | |
| V B Farms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 14, 2021 | 4.88 km | |
| Spreyton C.P. School P.T.A. | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2022 | 4.95 km | |
| Tom Cobley Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2022 | 5.11 km | |
| Hog and Hedge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2019 | 5.19 km | |
| Post Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 13, 2021 | 5.19 km | |
| Shop 'N' Drive Subway | Awaiting Inspection June 17, 2021 | 5.19 km | |
| Whiddon Down Service Station | Awaiting Inspection June 17, 2021 | 5.19 km | |
| Sandy Park Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2018 | 5.71 km | |
| Yeoford Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2019 | 5.77 km | |
| Great Wooston Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 8, 2016 | 5.82 km | |
| Castle Drogo Larder | Exempt | 5.83 km | |
| Mill End Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 14, 2020 | 5.86 km | |
| The Duck at Yeoford | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 6.31 km | |
| Lovaton Farm Partnership | Exempt | 6.64 km | |
| SP & AR Hodder | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2019 | 6.92 km | |
| GooseFarm B&B | Exempt | 7.12 km | |
| The New Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2021 | 7.42 km | |
| Chagford Primary School Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 7.48 km | |
| Bow Community Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2022 | 7.52 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX6 6LA - Data from Apr 2022
| Yeoford Rail Station | 6.14 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 25.82 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 41.74 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX6 6LA - Data from Dec 2021
| Vennals Copse | 359 m | |
| Millball Copse | 360 m | |
| Ball Copse | 499 m | |
| Pitton Plantation | 522 m | |
| Gunsland Wood | 823 m | |
| The Plantation | 856 m | |
| Furzeyew Copse | 943 m | |
| East Common Plantation | 974 m | |
| Moor Park Copse | 977 m | |
| Clovenyoes Wood | 1.19 km | |
| Turnip Close Brake | 1.21 km | |
| Hollowmoor Cleave Wood | 1.42 km | |
| Blandacombe Copse | 1.42 km | |
| Staddon Plantation | 1.46 km | |
| Cleave Plantation | 1.51 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX6 6LA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.73439800 |
| Longitude | -3.78235700 |
| OS Easting | 274318 |
| OS Northing | 0094270 |
| 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 | Crediton ED |
| Electoral Ward | Yeo |
| Local Authority District | Mid 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 | E07000042 |
| 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: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | Cheriton Bishop BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33048983 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Mid Devon 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Mid Devon 009D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |