Postcode EX34 8BW (North Devon)

Map showing EX34 8BW and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to EX34 8BW is Hermitage Road which is centered 45 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Lidl and is 76 m away.

The closest primary school to EX34 8BW (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 8BW is The Wellington Arms and is 168 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 22, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 42.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 8.6 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 0.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Hermitage Road 45 m
Riversdale Avenue 48 m
Cross Park 68 m
Brookfield Place 80 m
Greenclose Road 94 m
Bradwell Road 133 m
Church Road 135 m
Bath Place 136 m
Brookdale Avenue 144 m
Northfield Road 144 m
Torrs Walk Avenue 179 m
Granville Road 212 m
Church Street 212 m
Osborne Road 213 m
Runnacleave Road 223 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX34 8BW

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 8BW - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School Good
(November 6, 2019)
407 m
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School Good
(April 3, 2019)
484 m
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy Good
(April 26, 2017)
938 m
Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 25, 2011)
4.64 km
West Down School Good
(October 2, 2019)
5.45 km
Combe Martin Primary School 6.43 km
Woolacombe School 6.57 km
Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School Good
(November 6, 2019)
9.31 km
Marwood School Outstanding
(April 29, 2008)
9.54 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Spice Lounge Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
June 28, 2021
52 m
Jacks Dairy Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 30, 2011
66 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 17, 2010
70 m
Wedding Venue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 18, 2019
120 m
Sherborne Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
August 16, 2019
135 m
The Salvation Army Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 3, 2015
135 m
The Torrs Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
July 26, 2018
135 m
Trinity Montessori Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
143 m
Blue Lotus Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 23, 2021
143 m
Lloyd Maunder Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 18, 2020
143 m
The Factory Shop Retailers - other Exempt
March 11, 2009
143 m
The Naked Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 1, 2021
143 m
Co Op Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
August 13, 2010
168 m
G & Ts Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 26, 2021
168 m
Manor House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 10, 2018
168 m
Nelly May's Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 3, 2019
168 m
The Wellington Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 22, 2018
168 m
Osborne Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 27, 2018
170 m
Chick N Land Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 20, 2019
184 m
Dice And A Slice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 12, 2018
184 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Lidl Bus Stop/Station 76 m
The Bastille Bus Stop/Station 108 m
Wilder Road Car Park Bus Stop/Station 139 m
Opposite Garage Bus Stop/Station 168 m
Wilder Road Car Park Bus Stop/Station 171 m
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 1.17 km
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 1.17 km
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 1.18 km

Nearby Nature

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

Tunnels Beaches Beach 263 m
Arganite Bay Bay 330 m
Ridge Rocks Island 380 m
The Outfalls Island 455 m
Wrath Rock Island 463 m
Wildersmouth Beach Beach 527 m
Capstone Hill Hill Or Mountain 666 m
Seven Hills Hill Or Mountain Ranges 752 m
White Pebble Bay Bay 759 m
The Whistler Sea 824 m
Bullen's Rock Island 825 m
Compass Hill Hill Or Mountain 861 m
Cheyne Beach Beach 915 m
Lantern Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.08 km
Larkstone Beach Beach 1.17 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 23.4 Mbps 42.6 Mbps 73.88 Mbps
Upload 1.2 Mbps 8.6 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 1.3
30-300 Mbps 100% 73.5 20
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 23,465 kWh - mean 4,693 kWh : median 4,833 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

10 meters consuming 25,703 kWh - mean 2,570 kWh : median 2,250 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX34 8BW - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.20759900
Longitude -4.12734000
OS Easting 251492
OS Northing 0147528
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