Postcode EX34 7BS (North Devon)

Map showing EX34 7BS and nearby postcodes

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

EX34 7BS 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 7BS as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to EX34 7BS is Rawnsley Lane which is centered 60 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Sands and is 134 m away.

The closest primary school to EX34 7BS (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 7BS is Bar Electric and is 42 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 25, 2015. The nearest takeaway food is available from Woolacombe Fryer and is 97 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 12, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 35.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 5.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Rawnsley Lane 60 m
Fairholme Road 79 m
West Road 100 m
Barton Road 100 m
Mill Lane 138 m
Hunter Lane 146 m
Springfield Road 178 m
Arlington Road 184 m
Frog Street 185 m
South Street 197 m
Sunnyside Road 251 m
Bay View Road 292 m
Arlington Place 293 m
Gora Lane 299 m
Chichester Park 318 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX34 7BS

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 7BS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Woolacombe School 136 m
Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School Good
(November 6, 2019)
4.03 km
West Down School Good
(October 2, 2019)
5.88 km
Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School Good
(November 6, 2019)
6.8 km
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School Good
(April 3, 2019)
6.93 km
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy Good
(April 26, 2017)
7.18 km
Kingsacre Primary School Good
(October 14, 2021)
7.28 km
Caen Community Primary School Good
(June 27, 2017)
7.71 km
Southmead School Good
(May 23, 2017)
8.51 km
Braunton Academy Good
(January 29, 2020)
8.55 km
Marwood School Outstanding
(April 29, 2008)
10.54 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
13.41 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
13.83 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
13.83 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
13.83 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Brundles Restaurant And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 28, 2019
30 m
Bar Electric Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 25, 2015
42 m
The Tides Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
January 10, 2020
42 m
Bowdens Newsagents Retailers - other 4
Good
November 3, 2007
97 m
Captain Jacks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
97 m
Funder Island Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 28, 2013
97 m
Summertime Retailers - other 4
Good
August 11, 2003
97 m
The Shepherds Hut Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
97 m
Woolacombe Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 12, 2018
97 m
Barton Pharmacy Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 15, 2020
107 m
Fudgies Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 2, 2018
107 m
Sea Breeze Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 12, 2018
107 m
The Beach House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 21, 2020
107 m
The Captains Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
107 m
The Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
September 11, 2007
107 m
Woolacombe Foodstore Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 15, 2020
107 m
Woolacombe Holiday Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 9, 2010
107 m
Big Chief Waffles Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 24, 2018
123 m
The Red Barn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 2, 2019
123 m
Calvary Chapel Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 23, 2010
136 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Sands Bus Stop/Station 134 m
End of Promenade Bus Stop/Station 182 m
Parish Church Bus Stop/Station 197 m
Parish Church Bus Stop/Station 199 m
Royal Hotel Bus Stop/Station 548 m
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 7.8 km
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 7.8 km
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 7.81 km

Nearby Nature

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

Barricane Beach Beach 655 m
Combesgate Beach Beach 729 m
Potter's Hill Hill Or Mountain 864 m
Woolacombe Sand Beach 1.18 km
Grunta Beach Beach 1.2 km
Eastacott Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.31 km
Oreweed Cove Bay 2.03 km
Bluebell Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.11 km
Morte Bay Bay 2.17 km
Rockham Beach Beach 2.27 km
Rockham Bay Bay 2.39 km
Rookery Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.53 km
Higher Six Acre Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.59 km
Sharpers Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
Six Acre Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.65 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 22.3 Mbps 35.7 Mbps 79.67 Mbps
Upload 1.3 Mbps 5.3 Mbps 19.98 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 21.1 1.3
30-300 Mbps 100% 61 12.5
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

12 meters consuming 89,908 kWh - mean 7,492 kWh : median 7,469 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

12 meters consuming 15,530 kWh - mean 1,294 kWh : median 1,035 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX34 7BS - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.17305800
Longitude -4.20539200
OS Easting 245925
OS Northing 0143848
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