Postcode EX34 7BL (North Devon)

Map showing EX34 7BL and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX34 7BL is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX34 7BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX34 7BL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.6 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 EX34 7BL as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to EX34 7BL is Arlington Road which is centered 34 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Parish Church and is 204 m away.

The closest primary school to EX34 7BL (for ages 11 and under) is Woolacombe School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on April 26, 2017 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of EX34 7BL is The Jube and is 45 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 19, 2007. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Woolacombe Bay Pizza Co. and is 45 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on June 6, 2018.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for EX34 7BL 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 EX34 7BL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX34 7BL, and the approximate distance away.

Arlington Road 34 m
South Street 44 m
The Grove 56 m
Frog Street 58 m
Hunter Lane 72 m
Arlington Place 76 m
Mill Lane 89 m
Gora Lane 120 m
West Road 154 m
Barton Road 154 m
Rawnsley Lane 159 m
Challacombe Hill Road 223 m
Fairholme Road 241 m
Springfield Road 287 m
Chichester Park 397 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX34 7BL

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 EX34 7BL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Woolacombe School 214 m
Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School Good
(November 6, 2019)
3.82 km
West Down School Good
(October 2, 2019)
5.76 km
Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School Good
(November 6, 2019)
6.86 km
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School Good
(April 3, 2019)
6.99 km
Kingsacre Primary School Good
(October 14, 2021)
7.06 km
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy Good
(April 26, 2017)
7.23 km
Caen Community Primary School Good
(June 27, 2017)
7.49 km
Southmead School Good
(May 23, 2017)
8.3 km
Braunton Academy Good
(January 29, 2020)
8.33 km
Marwood School Outstanding
(April 29, 2008)
10.39 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
13.22 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
13.64 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
13.64 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
13.64 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX34 7BL - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Meraki Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 2, 2018
45 m
Noel Corston Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 25, 2018
45 m
Shake Shack Woolacombe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
45 m
The Jube Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 19, 2007
45 m
The Lush Food Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 8, 2020
45 m
The Woolacombe Bay Pizza Co. Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
June 6, 2018
45 m
Woolacombe Bay Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 12, 2018
81 m
Baked Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
95 m
Blue Bayou Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
September 19, 2019
95 m
Robinson Crusoe Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
September 4, 2018
95 m
Rollers Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
July 13, 2017
95 m
Stoned Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
95 m
The Galley Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
September 4, 2018
95 m
Woolacombe Belle Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
May 15, 2007
95 m
Bowdens Newsagents Retailers - other 4
Good
November 3, 2007
121 m
Captain Jacks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
121 m
Funder Island Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 28, 2013
121 m
Summertime Retailers - other 4
Good
August 11, 2003
121 m
The Shepherds Hut Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
121 m
Woolacombe Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 12, 2018
121 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX34 7BL - Data from Apr 2022

Parish Church Bus Stop/Station 204 m
Parish Church Bus Stop/Station 213 m
Sands Bus Stop/Station 214 m
End of Promenade Bus Stop/Station 296 m
Royal Hotel Bus Stop/Station 503 m
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 7.87 km
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 7.87 km
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 7.88 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX34 7BL - Data from Dec 2021

Potter's Hill Hill Or Mountain 657 m
Barricane Beach Beach 828 m
Combesgate Beach Beach 933 m
Woolacombe Sand Beach 1.04 km
Eastacott Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.12 km
Grunta Beach Beach 1.4 km
Bluebell Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.03 km
Morte Bay Bay 2.16 km
Oreweed Cove Bay 2.24 km
Rockham Beach Beach 2.48 km
Rookery Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.58 km
Rockham Bay Bay 2.61 km
Sharpers Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.66 km
Higher Six Acre Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.67 km
Six Acre Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.74 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX34 7BL - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 61,405 kWh - mean 12,281 kWh : median 11,306 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX34 7BL - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.17117600
Longitude -4.20454400
OS Easting 245978
OS Northing 0143637
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
21565
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Devon
County Electorial Division Combe Martin Rural ED
Electoral Ward Mortehoe
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000043
Travel To Work Area Barnstaple

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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe in a sparse setting
Built-Up Area Woolacombe BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33049018
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 004
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 004B
Output Area / Small Area 5B3