Postcode EX34 8DB (North Devon)

Map showing EX34 8DB and nearby postcodes

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

EX34 8DB 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 8DB as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Detached rural retirement.

The closest road name to EX34 8DB is Brookdale Avenue which is centered 24 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Wilder Road Car Park and is 140 m away.

The closest primary school to EX34 8DB (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 8DB is The Wellington Arms and is 239 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 250 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 17, 2022.

Residents reported an average download speed of 53.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 97.6% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Brookdale Avenue 24 m
Osborne Road 52 m
Church Road 58 m
Bradwell Road 90 m
Riversdale Avenue 125 m
Brookfield Place 164 m
Church Hill 170 m
Torrs Walk Avenue 175 m
Hermitage Road 178 m
Torrs Park 188 m
Church Street 204 m
Westbourne Grove 207 m
Trinity Gardens 221 m
Cross Park 231 m
Greenclose Road 241 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX34 8DB

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 8DB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School Good
(November 6, 2019)
453 m
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School Good
(April 3, 2019)
561 m
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy Good
(April 26, 2017)
1 km
Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 25, 2011)
4.74 km
West Down School Good
(October 2, 2019)
5.34 km
Woolacombe School 6.41 km
Combe Martin Primary School 6.54 km
Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School Good
(November 6, 2019)
9.15 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 8DB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Trinity Montessori Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
91 m
Sherborne Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
August 16, 2019
118 m
The Salvation Army Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 3, 2015
118 m
The Torrs Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
July 26, 2018
118 m
Jacks Dairy Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 30, 2011
124 m
Avoncourt Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 11, 2017
182 m
Ilfracombe Jonny Reggae Caribbean Take Away Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 10, 2018
194 m
Ilfracombe Jonny Reggae Mobile Caribbean Kitchen Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
194 m
The Angel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 6, 2008
194 m
Spice Lounge Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
June 28, 2021
204 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 17, 2010
230 m
Co Op Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
August 13, 2010
239 m
G & Ts Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 26, 2021
239 m
Manor House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 10, 2018
239 m
Nelly May's Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 3, 2019
239 m
The Wellington Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 22, 2018
239 m
Encounter Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
250 m
Hand:Plant Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 17, 2022
250 m
Jeffery's Retailers - other Exempt
March 9, 2011
250 m
Millenium Chicken & Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 17, 2020
250 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Wilder Road Car Park Bus Stop/Station 140 m
Wilder Road Car Park Bus Stop/Station 152 m
The Memorial Bus Stop/Station 176 m
Lidl Bus Stop/Station 228 m
Marlborough Road Bus Stop/Station 234 m
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 1.32 km
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 1.32 km
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 1.33 km

Nearby Nature

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

Arganite Bay Bay 309 m
Tunnels Beaches Beach 369 m
Ridge Rocks Island 385 m
The Outfalls Island 578 m
Seven Hills Hill Or Mountain Ranges 620 m
Wrath Rock Island 621 m
White Pebble Bay Bay 660 m
Wildersmouth Beach Beach 690 m
The Whistler Sea 749 m
Capstone Hill Hill Or Mountain 828 m
Bullen's Rock Island 982 m
Compass Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.02 km
Cheyne Beach Beach 1.07 km
Hazel Bushes Bay Bay 1.21 km
Lantern Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.23 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 54.3 Mbps 53.3 Mbps 76.33 Mbps
Upload 11.7 Mbps 12.6 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% 24 5.3
30-300 Mbps 97.6% 56.8 13.5
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

37 meters consuming 557,826 kWh - mean 15,076 kWh : median 16,063 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX34 8DB - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.20655300
Longitude -4.12896700
OS Easting 251375
OS Northing 0147415
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: Rural residents
Group: Ageing rural dwellers
Subgroup: Detached rural 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 1C3