Postcode EX6 6QX (West Devon)

Map showing EX6 6QX and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX6 6QX is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX6 6QX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX6 6QX 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 6QX as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.

The closest road name to EX6 6QX is Knowle Lane which is centered 15 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Square and is 201 m away.

The closest primary school to EX6 6QX (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 6QX is Sandy Park Inn and is 3.03 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 4.78 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection on June 17, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 36.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 7.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for EX6 6QX 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 EX6 6QX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX6 6QX, and the approximate distance away.

Knowle Lane 15 m
Lamb Park 142 m
Netherton Hill 209 m
B3212 7.14 km
A382 9.11 km
A377 18.41 km
A379 33.88 km
A39 44.36 km
A30 46.81 km
A38 132.64 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX6 6QX

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 EX6 6QX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Running Deer School Good
(July 4, 2019)
2.62 km
Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School 4.4 km
Chagford Church of England Primary School 4.49 km
Moretonhampstead Primary School Good
(March 28, 2017)
4.96 km
Spreyton School Good
(May 15, 2018)
6.96 km
Dunsford Community Academy 7.51 km
Tedburn St Mary School 8.51 km
Yeoford Community Primary School 8.86 km
South Tawton Primary School 9.06 km
Christow Primary School Good
(September 12, 2018)
10.99 km
Landscore Primary School Good
(September 29, 2016)
12.67 km
Queen Elizabeth's Requires improvement
(June 14, 2018)
13.1 km
Hayward's Primary School Good
(December 9, 2021)
13.57 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX6 6QX - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Castle Drogo Larder Manufacturers/packers Exempt
2.61 km
Mill End Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
January 14, 2020
2.95 km
Sandy Park Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 8, 2018
3.03 km
Great Wooston Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 8, 2016
3.12 km
Chagford Primary School Kitchen School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 12, 2020
4.49 km
Moorcote Country Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 28, 2017
4.58 km
Great Sloncombe Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
April 23, 2020
4.62 km
Hog and Hedge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 15, 2019
4.78 km
Post Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
December 13, 2021
4.78 km
Shop 'N' Drive Subway Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
June 17, 2021
4.78 km
Whiddon Down Service Station Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 17, 2021
4.78 km
The Chagford Tea Company Manufacturers/packers Exempt
March 13, 2018
4.8 km
Beachwood Bakery Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
4.92 km
A L Martin & Son Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 12, 2019
4.94 km
Sally's Newsagents Retailers - other Exempt
4.94 km
Thomas of Bovey Chagford Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
June 18, 2021
4.94 km
Black's Delicatessen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 8, 2022
4.94 km
Free Mouse Dairy Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
March 8, 2022
4.94 km
The Fruit Loop Retailers - other Exempt
October 12, 2016
4.94 km
The Old Forge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 18, 2021
4.94 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX6 6QX - Data from Apr 2022

Square Bus Stop/Station 201 m
Square Bus Stop/Station 215 m
Exeter International Airport Air 26.48 km
Plymouth City Airport Air 38.67 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX6 6QX - Data from Dec 2021

Rectory Wood Woodland Or Forest 490 m
Shute Down Coppice Woodland Or Forest 624 m
Drewston Wood Woodland Or Forest 771 m
Hannicombe Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.34 km
Charles Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Whiddon Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
Hore Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
Whiddon Park Woodland Or Forest 2.04 km
Cleave Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.24 km
Butterdon Ball Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.38 km
Upperton Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.53 km
Willingstone Plantations Woodland Or Forest 2.58 km
Parford Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.61 km
Houndsmoor Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.67 km
Butterdon Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.74 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX6 6QX - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 37 Mbps 36.3 Mbps 61.84 Mbps
Upload 7.2 Mbps 7.2 Mbps 12.92 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 19.7 4.3
30-300 Mbps 100% 41.9 8.2
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Electricity Consumption

16 meters consuming 94,350 kWh - mean 5,897 kWh : median 4,278 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX6 6QX - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.70371500
Longitude -3.78914800
OS Easting 273755
OS Northing 0090869
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
14912
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

National Park

Dartmoor National Park

Government

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

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: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village
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 1B2