The postcode PL20 6SG is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PL20 6SG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PL20 6SG is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.7 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 PL20 6SG as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to PL20 6SG is B3357 which is centered 8.91 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Badgers Holt and is 226 m away.
The closest primary school to PL20 6SG (for ages 11 and under) is Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 22, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Sands School.
The local pub for residents of PL20 6SG is Forest Inn and is 1.79 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 6, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Pixieland and is 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 6, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 4.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 0.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 14.3% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps. 85.7% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Policing for PL20 6SG 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 PL20 6SG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PL20 6SG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PL20 6SG
| 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 PL20 6SG - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 22, 2017) | 5.66 km |
| Princetown Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.12 km | |
| Sands School | Independent school | 11-18 | 9.36 km | |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 9.39 km |
| Ashburton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 9.43 km |
| South Dartmoor Community College | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 8, 2018) | 9.61 km |
| Atrium Studio School | Academy | 14-19 | Good (January 11, 2018) | 9.61 km |
| Buckfastleigh Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 15, 2021) | 9.92 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PL20 6SG - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badgers Holt | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2020 | 0 m | |
| Brimpts farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2018 | 0 m | |
| Pixieland | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Pixies Holt | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2020 | 0 m | |
| Pixies Holt | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2020 | 0 m | |
| Forest Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2019 | 1.79 km | |
| The Forest Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2019 | 1.79 km | |
| Dartmoor Conservation Meat | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2018 | 2.36 km | |
| Wydemeet B&B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2018 | 2.52 km | |
| Prince Hall Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 18, 2018 | 3.03 km | |
| Shallowford Farm Trust | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 17, 2019 | 3.22 km | |
| Tavistock Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 2, 2022 | 3.66 km | |
| The Spray Shop Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2018 | 3.8 km | |
| Lower Town Farm Bed And Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2015 | 4.07 km | |
| Pizwell Farm | Exempt | 5.1 km | |
| Runnage Farm | Exempt | 5.1 km | |
| Clare's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 31, 2016 | 5.14 km | |
| Pure Dartmoor Water Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 11, 2018 | 5.16 km | |
| Tom and Tina at The Church House Inn Limited | Awaiting Inspection May 1, 2015 | 5.29 km | |
| Tony and Tina's Tearoom | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2021 | 5.29 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PL20 6SG - Data from Apr 2022
| Badgers Holt | 226 m | |
| Badgers Holt | 230 m | |
| Pixieland | 385 m | |
| Pixieland | 396 m | |
| Hexworthy Cross | 700 m | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 21.44 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 38.58 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PL20 6SG - Data from Dec 2021
| Snider Park Plantation | 837 m | |
| Brake Plantation | 901 m | |
| Yar Tor | 934 m | |
| Combestone Wood | 991 m | |
| Outer Newpark Plantation | 1.02 km | |
| Clay Brake | 1.03 km | |
| Combestone Island | 1.13 km | |
| Brimpts Northern Wood | 1.23 km | |
| Little Newtake Plantation | 1.24 km | |
| Week Ford | 1.34 km | |
| Combestone Tor | 1.55 km | |
| Corndon Down | 1.68 km | |
| Brakey Furze | 1.98 km | |
| Blackpool | 2 km | |
| Little Stennents Plantation | 2.01 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PL20 6SG - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 4.5 Mbps | 4.9 Mbps | 9.57 Mbps |
| Upload | 1 Mbps | 0.9 Mbps | 1.17 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 4.9 | 0.9 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 85.7% | 14.3% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 14.3% | 0% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.54509600 |
| Longitude | -3.87697000 |
| OS Easting | 267107 |
| OS Northing | 0073386 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Dartmoor National Park |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Torridge and West Devon |
| County Electorial Division | Yelverton Rural ED |
| Electoral Ward | Dartmoor |
| 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 | Plymouth |
| 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 | E33049320 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Devon 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Devon 003C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |