exeter EX20 Postcodes
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Exeter (EX20)
The EX20 postcode area is located in the Exeter postcode town region, within the county of Devon, and contains a total of 1127 individual postcodes.
There are 141 electoral wards in the EX20 postcode area, including Axminster, Barnstaple, Beaworthy, Bideford, Braunton, Bude, Budleigh Salterton, Chulmleigh, Colyton, Crediton, Cullompton, Dawlish, Exeter, Exmouth, Holsworthy, Honiton, Ilfracombe, Lynmouth, Lynton, North Tawton, Okehampton, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Sidmouth, South Molton, Tiverton, Torrington, Umberleigh, Winkleigh, Woolacombe which come under the local authority of the West Devon Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 20% of people in EX20 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of EX20 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The EX20 postcode district is located within the Exeter district of South West England and includes the town of Okehampton, Bude-Stratton and surrounding areas. The postcode district was introduced in April 2016 to improve services for businesses in the area.
The postcode covers a large, primarily rural area with a population of approximately 11,817 (ONS, 2016). The majority of the area is included in West Devon District Council and is located within the Dartmoor National Park and Exmoor National Park. The postcode is bordered by the EX17 postcode to the north, the EX21 postcode to the east, the EX19 postcode to the south and the Cornwall postcode to the west.
The major roads running through the postcode are the A30, which connects Exeter to London, the A386, which connects Torquay to Plymouth, and the A382, which connects Okehampton to Exeter. There are three railway stations in the postcode, and one airport located at Okehampton.
The postcode provides access to a range of natural and recreational amenities, including the Okehampton Riding for the Disabled Centre, Hartland Abbey and Gardens, and the North Devon Coast Path. There are a number of well-known golf courses in the postcode, such as The Manor at Westward Ho and Okehampton Golf Club.
The EX20 postcode includes a variety of schools, such as Okehampton Primary School, Okehampton College, Westcott Primary School and Budehaven Community School, as well as numerous sporting clubs, such as Okehampton Athletics, Okehampton Cricket Club and Okehampton Tennis Club. The postcode also serves a number of churches and chapels, including Okehampton United Reformed Church, St Mary's Church and Okehampton Baptist Church.
The EX20 postcode has a thriving economy with a variety of businesses located in the area, including the Okehampton Manufacturing Co, Okehampton Food & Drink Co, and Okehampton Country Park Amenities Ltd. In addition, the postcode provides easy access to a range of retail opportunities, including an array of restaurants, pubs, shops and cafes.
TheEX20 postcode has a wealth of natural and recreational amenities, a wide range of educational and sporting activities, and a thriving business community for residents and visitors alike.
Demographics
Devon
EX20 is located in the county of Devon, in England.
Devon has a total population of 1,177,900, making it the 11th largest county in the UK.
Devon has a total area of 2589 square miles, and a population density of 175 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | EX20 |
| Postal Town | Exeter |
| MSOA Name | West Devon 002 |
| LSOA Name | West Devon 002D |
| County | Devon |
| Region | Devon |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | West Devon |
| Area Classification | Mainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%) |
EX20 Electoral Wards
The postal region of EX20, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 20% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.