Postcode EX34 7BX (North Devon)

Map showing EX34 7BX and nearby postcodes

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

EX34 7BX 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 7BX as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.

The closest road name to EX34 7BX is Springfield Road which is centered 68 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Parish Church and is 158 m away.

The closest primary school to EX34 7BX (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 7BX is Bar Electric and is 177 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 199 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 12, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 55 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.8 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 1.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Springfield Road 68 m
Fairholme Road 69 m
Rawnsley Lane 182 m
Chichester Park 189 m
West Road 235 m
Barton Road 235 m
Hunter Lane 239 m
Mill Lane 250 m
Arlington Road 274 m
Sunnyside Road 329 m
Bay View Road 389 m
Challacombe Hill Road 481 m
Beach Road 600 m
The Esplanade 620 m
Sandy Lane 808 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX34 7BX

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 7BX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Woolacombe School 101 m
Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School Good
(November 6, 2019)
4.11 km
West Down School Good
(October 2, 2019)
5.79 km
Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School Good
(November 6, 2019)
6.66 km
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School Good
(April 3, 2019)
6.79 km
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy Good
(April 26, 2017)
7.04 km
Kingsacre Primary School Good
(October 14, 2021)
7.33 km
Caen Community Primary School Good
(June 27, 2017)
7.75 km
Southmead School Good
(May 23, 2017)
8.55 km
Braunton Academy Good
(January 29, 2020)
8.58 km
Marwood School Outstanding
(April 29, 2008)
10.48 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
13.4 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Darling Ones Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 28, 2013
0 m
Mortehoe & Woolacombe Lunch Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
April 26, 2016
0 m
St Sabinus Parish Church Other catering premises Exempt
February 20, 2008
0 m
Calvary Chapel Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 23, 2010
101 m
Sandunes Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 25, 2010
101 m
Woolacombe County Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 9, 2019
101 m
Ziva Rocks Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 12, 2010
101 m
Brundles Restaurant And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 28, 2019
162 m
Bar Electric Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 25, 2015
177 m
The Tides Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
January 10, 2020
177 m
Bowdens Newsagents Retailers - other 4
Good
November 3, 2007
199 m
Captain Jacks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
199 m
Funder Island Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 28, 2013
199 m
Summertime Retailers - other 4
Good
August 11, 2003
199 m
The Shepherds Hut Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
199 m
Woolacombe Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 12, 2018
199 m
Barton Pharmacy Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 15, 2020
236 m
Fudgies Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 2, 2018
236 m
Sea Breeze Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 12, 2018
236 m
The Beach House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 21, 2020
236 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Parish Church Bus Stop/Station 158 m
Parish Church Bus Stop/Station 162 m
Sands Bus Stop/Station 276 m
End of Promenade Bus Stop/Station 315 m
Royal Hotel Bus Stop/Station 462 m
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 7.66 km
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 7.66 km
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 7.67 km

Nearby Nature

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

Barricane Beach Beach 714 m
Combesgate Beach Beach 741 m
Potter's Hill Hill Or Mountain 959 m
Grunta Beach Beach 1.2 km
Eastacott Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.3 km
Woolacombe Sand Beach 1.32 km
Oreweed Cove Bay 1.98 km
Bluebell Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km
Rockham Beach Beach 2.19 km
Morte Bay Bay 2.31 km
Rockham Bay Bay 2.34 km
Rookery Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.39 km
Higher Six Acre Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.45 km
Sharpers Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.46 km
Six Acre Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.51 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 54.8 Mbps 55 Mbps 79.76 Mbps
Upload 11.1 Mbps 12.8 Mbps 20 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 1.2
30-300 Mbps 100% 60.9 14.9
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

44 meters consuming 524,057 kWh - mean 11,910 kWh : median 8,024 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX34 7BX - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.17386000
Longitude -4.20383900
OS Easting 246038
OS Northing 0143934
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: Communal 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 5B2