The postcode EX6 6NQ is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX6 6NQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX6 6NQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.9 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 6NQ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to EX6 6NQ is B3212 which is centered 8.49 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Shelter and is 583 m away.
The closest primary school to EX6 6NQ (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 6NQ is Sandy Park Inn and is 4.57 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 8, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Whiddon Down Service Station and is 5.74 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection on June 17, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for EX6 6NQ 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 6NQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX6 6NQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX6 6NQ
| 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 6NQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 2.84 km | |
| Running Deer School | Special school | 8-16 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 3.02 km |
| Moretonhampstead Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 5.71 km |
| Chagford Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.05 km | |
| Dunsford Community Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 6.6 km | |
| Tedburn St Mary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.01 km | |
| Spreyton School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 15, 2018) | 7.03 km |
| Yeoford Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 7.45 km | |
| South Tawton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 10.06 km | |
| Bow Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 1, 2017) | 10.09 km |
| Christow Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (September 12, 2018) | 10.5 km |
| Landscore Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2016) | 11.14 km |
| Queen Elizabeth's | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (June 14, 2018) | 11.57 km |
| Hayward's Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 9, 2021) | 12.01 km |
| North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 2-11 | 13.05 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX6 6NQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wooston Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 8, 2016 | 3.25 km | |
| Castle Drogo Larder | Exempt | 4.16 km | |
| Mill End Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 14, 2020 | 4.52 km | |
| Sandy Park Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2018 | 4.57 km | |
| Moorcote Country Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2017 | 5.32 km | |
| Baskervilles Ice Cream Parlour & Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2020 | 5.67 km | |
| Knead To Connect | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2019 | 5.67 km | |
| Union Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2019 | 5.67 km | |
| Great Sloncombe Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 23, 2020 | 5.7 km | |
| Moretonhampstead Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2022 | 5.71 km | |
| Central Stores Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 10, 2022 | 5.73 km | |
| The Yard Youth Club | Exempt July 26, 2017 | 5.73 km | |
| The Gateway Tea Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 21, 2018 | 5.73 km | |
| Zero Waste Moretonhampstead | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 23, 2020 | 5.73 km | |
| Hog and Hedge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2019 | 5.74 km | |
| Post Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 13, 2021 | 5.74 km | |
| Shop 'N' Drive Subway | Awaiting Inspection June 17, 2021 | 5.74 km | |
| Whiddon Down Service Station | Awaiting Inspection June 17, 2021 | 5.74 km | |
| The Horse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 10, 2022 | 5.76 km | |
| Co-operative Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 16, 2019 | 5.78 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX6 6NQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Shelter | 583 m | |
| Shelter | 667 m | |
| Crockernwell Village | 715 m | |
| Barley Meadow Camping Site | 1.05 km | |
| Barley Meadow Camping Site | 1.05 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 25.15 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 40.18 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX6 6NQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Cleave Plantation | 1.07 km | |
| The Brake | 1.42 km | |
| Greathill Plantation | 1.43 km | |
| Higher Whitehill Brake | 1.44 km | |
| Broomspire Park Copse | 1.61 km | |
| Lower Whitehill Brake | 1.67 km | |
| Drewston Wood | 1.88 km | |
| Rectory Wood | 1.93 km | |
| Cleave Copse | 1.96 km | |
| Upperton Wood | 2.13 km | |
| Shute Down Coppice | 2.19 km | |
| Northpark Copse | 2.2 km | |
| Tinker's Grove Plantation | 2.31 km | |
| Hore Wood | 2.35 km | |
| Charles Wood | 2.37 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX6 6NQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.71232100 |
| Longitude | -3.77158900 |
| OS Easting | 275019 |
| OS Northing | 0091797 |
| 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 | Hatherleigh & Chagford ED |
| Electoral Ward | Drewsteignton |
| 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: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049321 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Devon 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Devon 003B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |