The postcode EX16 8DS is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX16 8DS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX16 8DS 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 EX16 8DS as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to EX16 8DS is Meadow View which is centered 20 m away.
The closest primary school to EX16 8DS (for ages 11 and under) is Rackenford Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 26, 2018.
The local pub for residents of EX16 8DS is The Stag Inn and is 134 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 13, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 66.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for EX16 8DS 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 EX16 8DS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX16 8DS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX16 8DS
| 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 EX16 8DS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rackenford Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 271 m |
| Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (September 21, 2021) | 6.09 km |
| East Anstey Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 9, 2017) | 8.02 km |
| East Worlington Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (July 19, 2017) | 9.04 km |
| Bishops Nympton Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (February 22, 2017) | 10.6 km |
| Bolham Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 18, 2018) | 10.62 km |
| Bampton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 10.64 km | |
| Tiverton High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 11.09 km |
| St John's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Requires improvement (June 12, 2019) | 11.24 km |
| Dulverton Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 11.39 km |
| All Saints CofE VC Infants School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (September 21, 2016) | 11.46 km |
| Heathcoat Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 4, 2021) | 11.58 km |
| ACE Tiverton Special School | Special school | 11-16 | 11.6 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX16 8DS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rackenford Community Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2008 | 134 m | |
| The Stag Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 13, 2018 | 134 m | |
| Rackenford Church Of England Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 19, 2019 | 271 m | |
| Rackenford Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2007 | 372 m | |
| The Toll House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2016 | 1.24 km | |
| Acorns | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2018 | 2.87 km | |
| Heywood Bars | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2014 | 2.9 km | |
| Phoenix Learning & Care Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2010 | 3.26 km | |
| Mill House Garden Retreats | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2022 | 3.52 km | |
| JTP Bending | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2019 | 3.74 km | |
| Sidemoor Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2020 | 3.92 km | |
| The Log Cabin Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 4, 2019 | 3.92 km | |
| West Bowden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2010 | 3.99 km | |
| Thai Herb Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2021 | 4.46 km | |
| Fernside B B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 4.56 km | |
| Mount Pleasant Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 24, 2020 | 4.7 km | |
| Anstice Cottage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2022 | 4.89 km | |
| The Masons Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2019 | 5.32 km | |
| Oak Top | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2019 | 5.62 km | |
| Witheridge Churches Together Luncheon Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2016 | 5.93 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX16 8DS - Data from Apr 2022
| Exeter International Airport | 29.14 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX16 8DS - Data from Dec 2021
| Bulworthy Plantation | 548 m | |
| Three Cornered Plantation | 733 m | |
| Court Close Plantation | 845 m | |
| Nutcott Copse | 917 m | |
| Worth Nothing Plantation | 956 m | |
| Water Close Plantation | 999 m | |
| Nine Acre Plantation | 1.23 km | |
| North Hill Plantation | 1.26 km | |
| Oaksberry Plantation | 1.26 km | |
| Moor Close Plantation | 1.32 km | |
| Lodge Plantation | 1.5 km | |
| Castle Close Plantation | 1.5 km | |
| Eight Acre Plantation | 1.62 km | |
| Fox Brake | 1.79 km | |
| Pittfield Plantation | 1.84 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX16 8DS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 77.9 Mbps | 66.1 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 15.3 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 21 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 68.8 | 16.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.95315400 |
| Longitude | -3.63622000 |
| OS Easting | 285169 |
| OS Northing | 0118356 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Devon |
| County Electorial Division | South Molton ED |
| Electoral Ward | Witheridge |
| Local Authority District | North 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 | E07000043 |
| Travel To Work Area | Barnstaple |
| 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 in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049073 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Devon 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Devon 014C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |