Postcode EX34 8AU (North Devon)

Map showing EX34 8AU and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX34 8AU is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX34 8AU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX34 8AU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 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 8AU as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.

The closest road name to EX34 8AU is Torrs Walk Avenue which is centered 28 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Lidl and is 213 m away.

The closest primary school to EX34 8AU (for ages 11 and under) is Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on April 3, 2019. 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

Residents reported an average download speed of 42.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.6 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 2.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for EX34 8AU 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 8AU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX34 8AU, and the approximate distance away.

Torrs Walk Avenue 28 m
Brookdale Avenue 163 m
Riversdale Avenue 163 m
Osborne Road 216 m
Church Road 220 m
Torrs Park 221 m
Cross Park 247 m
Bradwell Road 247 m
Hermitage Road 248 m
Bath Place 260 m
Brookfield Place 267 m
Granville Road 295 m
Greenclose Road 296 m
Runnacleave Road 334 m
Church Street 365 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX34 8AU

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 8AU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School Good
(November 6, 2019)
597 m
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School Good
(April 3, 2019)
686 m
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy Good
(April 26, 2017)
1.14 km
Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 25, 2011)
4.85 km
West Down School Good
(October 2, 2019)
5.5 km
Woolacombe School 6.43 km
Combe Martin Primary School 6.63 km
Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School Good
(November 6, 2019)
9.24 km
Marwood School Outstanding
(April 29, 2008)
9.66 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX34 8AU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Avoncourt Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 11, 2017
0 m
Sherborne Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
August 16, 2019
78 m
The Salvation Army Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 3, 2015
78 m
The Torrs Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
July 26, 2018
78 m
Jacks Dairy Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 30, 2011
228 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 17, 2010
231 m
Wedding Venue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 18, 2019
238 m
Trinity Montessori Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
254 m
Spice Lounge Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
June 28, 2021
256 m
Osborne Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 27, 2018
327 m
Bath House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
July 3, 2018
328 m
Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
328 m
Epchris House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
333 m
Fernbank House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 13, 2019
333 m
Norbury House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 14, 2010
333 m
Wellbeing Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 9, 2011
333 m
Westwell Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 13, 2019
333 m
Blue Lotus Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 23, 2021
347 m
Lloyd Maunder Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 18, 2020
347 m
The Factory Shop Retailers - other Exempt
March 11, 2009
347 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX34 8AU - Data from Apr 2022

Lidl Bus Stop/Station 213 m
The Bastille Bus Stop/Station 247 m
Wilder Road Car Park Bus Stop/Station 288 m
Wilder Road Car Park Bus Stop/Station 312 m
The Memorial Bus Stop/Station 356 m
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 1.36 km
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 1.36 km
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 1.37 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX34 8AU - Data from Dec 2021

Arganite Bay Bay 133 m
Ridge Rocks Island 204 m
Tunnels Beaches Beach 241 m
The Outfalls Island 447 m
White Pebble Bay Bay 559 m
Wrath Rock Island 560 m
Seven Hills Hill Or Mountain Ranges 575 m
The Whistler Sea 619 m
Wildersmouth Beach Beach 661 m
Capstone Hill Hill Or Mountain 796 m
Bullen's Rock Island 986 m
Compass Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.03 km
Cheyne Beach Beach 1.08 km
Hazel Bushes Bay Bay 1.16 km
Lantern Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.26 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX34 8AU - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 39.8 Mbps 42.3 Mbps 76.33 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 9.6 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% 18 2.7
30-300 Mbps 100% 52.7 12.6
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

12 meters consuming 176,166 kWh - mean 14,681 kWh : median 10,734 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX34 8AU - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.20798800
Longitude -4.13020700
OS Easting 251293
OS Northing 0147577
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4820
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Devon
County Electorial Division Ilfracombe ED
Electoral Ward Ilfracombe East
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) Urban city and town in a sparse setting
Built-Up Area Ilfracombe BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33049016
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 003
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 003A
Output Area / Small Area 5B2