The postcode EX6 6RA is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in May 1994.EX6 6RA is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
EX6 6RA 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 6RA as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.
The closest road name to EX6 6RA is B3212 which is centered 7.04 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Castle Drogo Drive and is 541 m away.
The closest primary school to EX6 6RA (for ages 11 and under) is Chagford Church of England 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 6RA is Sandy Park Inn and is 2.43 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 4.04 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection on June 17, 2021.
Policing for EX6 6RA 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 6RA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX6 6RA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX6 6RA
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | May 1994 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX6 6RA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Running Deer School | Special school | 8-16 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 3.23 km |
| Chagford Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.05 km | |
| Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.97 km | |
| Moretonhampstead Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 5.33 km |
| Spreyton School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 15, 2018) | 6.47 km |
| Dunsford Community Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 8.27 km | |
| South Tawton Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 8.3 km | |
| Yeoford Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 9.16 km | |
| Tedburn St Mary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.18 km | |
| Landscore Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 29, 2016) | 13.09 km |
| Queen Elizabeth's | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (June 14, 2018) | 13.54 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX6 6RA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Drogo Larder | Exempt | 2.31 km | |
| Sandy Park Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2018 | 2.43 km | |
| Mill End Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 14, 2020 | 2.45 km | |
| Great Wooston Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 8, 2016 | 3.78 km | |
| Hog and Hedge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2019 | 4.04 km | |
| Post Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 13, 2021 | 4.04 km | |
| Shop 'N' Drive Subway | Awaiting Inspection June 17, 2021 | 4.04 km | |
| Whiddon Down Service Station | Awaiting Inspection June 17, 2021 | 4.04 km | |
| Chagford Primary School Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 4.05 km | |
| The Chagford Tea Company | Exempt March 13, 2018 | 4.37 km | |
| A L Martin & Son Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 4.5 km | |
| Sally's Newsagents | Exempt | 4.5 km | |
| Thomas of Bovey Chagford | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2021 | 4.5 km | |
| Moorland Grocery Store | Exempt January 17, 2019 | 4.51 km | |
| Spar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 30, 2014 | 4.51 km | |
| The Beehive Farm Shop & Caf? | Awaiting Inspection June 18, 2021 | 4.51 km | |
| Black's Delicatessen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2022 | 4.51 km | |
| Free Mouse Dairy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2022 | 4.51 km | |
| The Fruit Loop | Exempt October 12, 2016 | 4.51 km | |
| The Old Forge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 18, 2021 | 4.51 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX6 6RA - Data from Apr 2022
| Castle Drogo Drive | 541 m | |
| Castle Drogo Drive | 550 m | |
| Square | 578 m | |
| Square | 587 m | |
| Exeter International Airport | 27.22 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 38.32 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX6 6RA - Data from Dec 2021
| Shute Down Coppice | 560 m | |
| Rectory Wood | 934 m | |
| Drewston Wood | 1.36 km | |
| Whiddon Wood | 1.42 km | |
| Hannicombe Wood | 1.6 km | |
| Whiddon Park | 1.83 km | |
| Parford Wood | 1.95 km | |
| Charles Wood | 2.04 km | |
| Hore Wood | 2.47 km | |
| Treable Woods | 2.53 km | |
| Cleave Plantation | 2.59 km | |
| Dogmarsh Wood | 2.61 km | |
| Bradford Pool | 2.99 km | |
| France Hill | 3.01 km | |
| Butterdon Ball Wood | 3.08 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.70472800 |
| Longitude | -3.79987900 |
| OS Easting | 273000 |
| OS Northing | 0091000 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| 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: 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 |