Postcode PL20 7AU (West Devon)

Map showing PL20 7AU and nearby postcodes

The postcode PL20 7AU is located in West Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PL20 7AU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

PL20 7AU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.6 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 7AU as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Renting hard-pressed workers.

The closest road name to PL20 7AU is Station Road which is centered 74 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Johnson Close and is 171 m away. The closest railway station is Bere Alston Rail Station, 550 m away.

The closest primary school to PL20 7AU (for ages 11 and under) is Bere Alston Primary Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Tavistock College.

The local pub for residents of PL20 7AU is The Edgcumbe Hotel and is 487 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 17, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Taphill Takeaway and is 307 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on January 28, 2020.

Policing for PL20 7AU 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 PL20 7AU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to PL20 7AU, and the approximate distance away.

Station Road 74 m
Chestnut Close 97 m
Johnson Close 143 m
Pounds Park Road 154 m
Drakes Park 182 m
Long Orchard 257 m
Maynard Park 258 m
Sherrell Park 273 m
Mayflower Close 287 m
Lockeridge Road 306 m
Broad Park Road 610 m
B3257 11.38 km
A388 25.57 km
A390 33.96 km
A39 66.58 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode PL20 7AU

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 PL20 7AU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bere Alston Primary Academy 0 m
Quay View School Requires improvement
(June 14, 2018)
1.35 km
Calstock Community Primary School Good
(January 27, 2022)
1.77 km
St Dominic CofE Primary School 3.98 km
Delaware Primary Academy Good
(September 26, 2018)
4.29 km
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 20, 2017)
4.8 km
Gunnislake Primary Academy Requires improvement
(May 2, 2018)
4.84 km
Landulph School Good
(December 6, 2016)
5.18 km
The Lowen School 5.18 km
Harrowbarrow School Requires improvement
(February 27, 2020)
5.2 km
St Mellion Church of England Primary School 5.74 km
Gulworthy Primary School Outstanding
(November 23, 2012)
5.78 km
Mary Dean's CofE Primary School Good
(March 8, 2017)
6.35 km
Tavistock College 7.22 km
Mill Ford School Good
(January 31, 2017)
7.25 km
Whitchurch Community Primary School Good
(February 13, 2020)
7.3 km
St Peter's RC Primary School Good
(January 17, 2017)
7.32 km
Beechwood Primary Academy Good
(September 18, 2019)
7.47 km
Ernesettle Community School Outstanding
(November 20, 2019)
7.47 km
Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School Outstanding
(November 23, 2011)
7.49 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PL20 7AU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bere Alston Primary School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
0 m
JM Brown & Son Retailers - other Exempt
307 m
Taphill Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 28, 2020
307 m
West View Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 6, 2019
380 m
The Voting Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 2, 2021
436 m
Premier Bere Alston Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 17, 2021
441 m
Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Exempt
September 29, 2021
487 m
J & S Downing Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 17, 2021
487 m
The Edgcumbe Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 17, 2020
487 m
The Rectory Other catering premises Exempt
May 18, 2016
487 m
Bere Alston Bowling Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 7, 2018
1.02 km
Bere Brewery Manufacturers/packers Exempt
December 6, 2016
1.12 km
The Boot Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 12, 2019
1.76 km
Bear Necessities Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 4, 2018
1.76 km
Kalamity Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 24, 2021
1.76 km
The Tamar Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 12, 2019
1.76 km
Calstock Community Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 25, 2018
1.77 km
Lishe Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 21, 2020
1.81 km
Tamar Valley Vineyard Ltd Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
1.88 km
Calstock Arts Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
1.98 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PL20 7AU - Data from Apr 2022

Johnson Close Bus Stop/Station 171 m
Pounds Park Bus Stop/Station 184 m
Drakes Park Bus Stop/Station 185 m
Fire Station Bus Stop/Station 207 m
West View Road Bus Stop/Station 325 m
Bere Alston Rail Station Rail 550 m
Calstock Rail Station Rail 2.02 km
Bere Ferrers Rail Station Rail 3.55 km
Plymouth City Airport Air 8.96 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PL20 7AU - Data from Dec 2021

Wattons Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.34 km
Buttspill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.39 km
Braunder Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.46 km
Down Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.75 km
Battens Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
Birch Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
Webber's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.03 km
Well Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Ward Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.09 km
Main Stroll Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.14 km
Hanging Cliff Hill Or Mountain 2.27 km
Hatherleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.3 km
Norton Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.32 km
Bohetherick Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.33 km
Hole Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.42 km

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.48209800
Longitude -4.19487800
OS Easting 244377
OS Northing 0067000
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
9941
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Torridge and West Devon
County Electorial Division Yelverton Rural ED
Electoral Ward Bere Ferrers
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 Plymouth

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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Renting hard-pressed workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Built-Up Area Bere Alston BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33049346
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
West Devon 007
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
West Devon 007B
Output Area / Small Area 8C3