The postcode EX23 8QL is located in Cornwall It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX23 8QL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX23 8QL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.7 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 EX23 8QL as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Semi-detached ageing.
The closest road name to EX23 8QL is King's Hill which is centered 22 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Kings Hill and is 24 m away.
The closest primary school to EX23 8QL (for ages 11 and under) is Bude Primary Academy - Juniors. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Budehaven Community School. The last OFSTED inspection on February 8, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of EX23 8QL is Bencoolen Inn and is 748 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 9, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 31.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 5.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 93.3% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 4.4% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for EX23 8QL is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Cornwall and Isles of Scilly is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to EX23 8QL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX23 8QL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX23 8QL
| 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 EX23 8QL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budehaven Community School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 508 m |
| Bude Primary Academy - Infants | Academy | 4-7 | 904 m | |
| Bude Primary Academy - Juniors | Academy | 7-11 | 918 m | |
| Stratton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2019) | 1.54 km |
| Marhamchurch CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.96 km | |
| Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 11, 2018) | 6.59 km |
| Bridgerule Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.68 km | |
| Highgate Hill House School | Special school | 5-16 | 8.18 km | |
| Whitstone Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 27, 2019) | 8.59 km |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School, Morwenstow | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 13, 2013) | 9.63 km |
| Jacobstow Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Special Measures (February 3, 2022) | 9.77 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX23 8QL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crib Box | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2017 | 343 m | |
| Kick Start Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2017 | 343 m | |
| Electric Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 459 m | |
| Aspens Services Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 28, 2017 | 508 m | |
| The Bank At Bude | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2018 | 508 m | |
| Red Gables Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2022 | 702 m | |
| Lidl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 13, 2016 | 729 m | |
| Bencoolen Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 9, 2018 | 748 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 16, 2018 | 786 m | |
| Splash Leisure Pool | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2017 | 838 m | |
| The Venue | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 10, 2019 | 838 m | |
| The Shack | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 24, 2017 | 881 m | |
| Bude Primary Academy - Infants Breakfast Club | Awaiting Inspection | 904 m | |
| Bude Junior School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 6, 2018 | 918 m | |
| Kitchen Premier Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2018 | 923 m | |
| From Harry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2017 | 940 m | |
| Morrisons Plc | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2018 | 957 m | |
| Granville Lodge Of Masons | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 11, 2014 | 989 m | |
| The Crescent Post Office & Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 24, 2020 | 989 m | |
| Sweet P Confectionary | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2016 | 996 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX23 8QL - Data from Apr 2022
| Kings Hill | 24 m | |
| Kings Hill | 31 m | |
| Kings Hill Industrial Estate | 291 m | |
| Kings Hill Industrial Estate | 295 m | |
| Berries Avenue Playschool | 319 m | |
| Newquay St Mawgan Airport | 53.22 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 53.62 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX23 8QL - Data from Dec 2021
| Shalder Hill | 1.07 km | |
| Summerleaze Down | 1.43 km | |
| Whalesborough Wood | 1.46 km | |
| Efford Beacon | 1.56 km | |
| Summerleaze Beach | 1.66 km | |
| Chapel Rock | 1.81 km | |
| Barrel Rock | 1.93 km | |
| Grushill Wood | 2.12 km | |
| Bude Haven | 2.13 km | |
| Crooklets Beach | 2.16 km | |
| Abe's Rock | 2.28 km | |
| Maer Low Cliff Beach | 2.4 km | |
| Maer High Cliff Beach | 2.69 km | |
| Dub Wood | 3.04 km | |
| Smooth Rock | 3.09 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX23 8QL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 34 Mbps | 31.6 Mbps | 59.04 Mbps |
| Upload | 5.2 Mbps | 5.9 Mbps | 17.08 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 4.4% | 95.6% | 20.8 | 2.7 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 93.3% | 93.3% | 41.5 | 8.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for EX23 8QL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.82110800 |
| Longitude | -4.53596200 |
| OS Easting | 221472 |
| OS Northing | 0105462 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Cornwall |
| Electoral Ward | Bude |
| Local Authority District | Cornwall |
| Region / Government Office Region | South West |
| European Electoral Region | South West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Devon and Cornwall |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000052 |
| Travel To Work Area | Bude |
| NHS England Region | South West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Cancer Alliance | Peninsula |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Health and Social Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Kernow CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: Semi-detached ageing |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | Bude BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bude BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33048555 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Cornwall 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Cornwall 001C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B3 |