Postcode EX34 8BN (North Devon)

Map showing EX34 8BN and nearby postcodes

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

EX34 8BN 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 8BN as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.

The closest road name to EX34 8BN is Brookfield Place which is centered 43 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Wilder Road Car Park and is 75 m away.

The closest primary school to EX34 8BN (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

The local pub for residents of EX34 8BN is The Wellington Arms and is 134 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 22, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Hand:Plant and is 149 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 17, 2022.

Residents reported an average download speed of 56.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.1 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 1.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Brookfield Place 43 m
Hermitage Road 57 m
Bradwell Road 69 m
Riversdale Avenue 72 m
Church Road 80 m
Brookdale Avenue 113 m
Greenclose Road 119 m
Cross Park 124 m
Church Street 152 m
Osborne Road 168 m
Northfield Road 190 m
Bath Place 200 m
Torrs Walk Avenue 207 m
Victoria Road 211 m
Church Hill 217 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX34 8BN

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 8BN - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School Good
(November 6, 2019)
369 m
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School Good
(April 3, 2019)
461 m
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy Good
(April 26, 2017)
911 m
Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 25, 2011)
4.63 km
West Down School Good
(October 2, 2019)
5.38 km
Combe Martin Primary School 6.43 km
Woolacombe School 6.53 km
Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School Good
(November 6, 2019)
9.26 km
Marwood School Outstanding
(April 29, 2008)
9.48 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Jacks Dairy Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 30, 2011
0 m
Trinity Montessori Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
79 m
Spice Lounge Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
June 28, 2021
86 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 17, 2010
132 m
Co Op Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
August 13, 2010
134 m
G & Ts Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 26, 2021
134 m
Manor House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 10, 2018
134 m
Nelly May's Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 3, 2019
134 m
The Wellington Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 22, 2018
134 m
Blue Lotus Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 23, 2021
140 m
Lloyd Maunder Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 18, 2020
140 m
The Factory Shop Retailers - other Exempt
March 11, 2009
140 m
The Naked Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 1, 2021
140 m
Encounter Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
149 m
Hand:Plant Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 17, 2022
149 m
Jeffery's Retailers - other Exempt
March 9, 2011
149 m
Millenium Chicken & Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 17, 2020
149 m
Settantanove Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 20, 2020
149 m
Sherborne Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
August 16, 2019
150 m
The Salvation Army Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 3, 2015
150 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Wilder Road Car Park Bus Stop/Station 75 m
Wilder Road Car Park Bus Stop/Station 106 m
Lidl Bus Stop/Station 142 m
Marlborough Road Bus Stop/Station 150 m
Opposite Garage Bus Stop/Station 150 m
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 1.2 km
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 1.2 km
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 1.21 km

Nearby Nature

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

Tunnels Beaches Beach 326 m
Arganite Bay Bay 360 m
Ridge Rocks Island 420 m
The Outfalls Island 521 m
Wrath Rock Island 521 m
Wildersmouth Beach Beach 576 m
Capstone Hill Hill Or Mountain 714 m
Seven Hills Hill Or Mountain Ranges 739 m
White Pebble Bay Bay 764 m
The Whistler Sea 840 m
Bullen's Rock Island 860 m
Compass Hill Hill Or Mountain 892 m
Cheyne Beach Beach 946 m
Lantern Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.11 km
Larkstone Beach Beach 1.18 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 60.1 Mbps 56.2 Mbps 79.67 Mbps
Upload 18 Mbps 14.1 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% 22 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 61 15.9
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

17 meters consuming 184,098 kWh - mean 10,829 kWh : median 9,546 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX34 8BN - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.20700500
Longitude -4.12736500
OS Easting 251490
OS Northing 0147462
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: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Challenged diversity
Subgroup: Hampered aspiration
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 7A2