The postcode EX34 8DS is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX34 8DS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX34 8DS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.4 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 8DS as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing rural industry workers.
The closest road name to EX34 8DS is Belmont Avenue which is centered 19 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Richmond Avenue and is 196 m away.
The closest primary school to EX34 8DS (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 38 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.5 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 1.6 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 8DS is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Devon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to EX34 8DS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX34 8DS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX34 8DS
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX34 8DS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 502 m |
| Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 635 m |
| The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (April 26, 2017) | 1.02 km |
| Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 25, 2011) | 4.77 km |
| West Down School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 2, 2019) | 5.09 km |
| Woolacombe School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.22 km | |
| Combe Martin Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.6 km | |
| Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 8.91 km |
| Marwood School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (April 29, 2008) | 9.27 km |
| Shirwell Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 12.72 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX34 8DS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Grange | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2022 | 120 m | |
| The Darnley Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2019 | 120 m | |
| Wentworth House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2007 | 120 m | |
| Stuft | Awaiting Inspection | 191 m | |
| El Jefe Taco | Awaiting Inspection | 213 m | |
| Nobby Joyce | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2013 | 213 m | |
| Epchris House | Awaiting Inspection | 237 m | |
| Fernbank House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2019 | 237 m | |
| Norbury House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2010 | 237 m | |
| Wellbeing | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2011 | 237 m | |
| Westwell Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2019 | 237 m | |
| Ilfracombe Jonny Reggae Caribbean Take Away | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 10, 2018 | 238 m | |
| Ilfracombe Jonny Reggae Mobile Caribbean Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2019 | 238 m | |
| The Angel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2008 | 238 m | |
| Trinity Montessori Nursery | Awaiting Inspection | 273 m | |
| Jacks Dairy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2011 | 350 m | |
| Sherborne Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 16, 2019 | 374 m | |
| The Salvation Army | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2015 | 374 m | |
| The Torrs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 26, 2018 | 374 m | |
| Pall Europe Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2020 | 393 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX34 8DS - Data from Apr 2022
| Richmond Avenue | 196 m | |
| Richmond Avenue | 200 m | |
| The Memorial | 212 m | |
| Broad Park Crescent | 258 m | |
| Broad Park Crescent | 268 m | |
| Ilfracombe Ferry Landing | 1.48 km | |
| Ilfracombe Ferry Landing | 1.48 km | |
| Ilfracombe Ferry Landing | 1.49 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX34 8DS - Data from Dec 2021
| Arganite Bay | 516 m | |
| Seven Hills | 591 m | |
| Ridge Rocks | 602 m | |
| Tunnels Beaches | 630 m | |
| White Pebble Bay | 709 m | |
| The Whistler | 835 m | |
| The Outfalls | 839 m | |
| Wrath Rock | 871 m | |
| Wildersmouth Beach | 922 m | |
| Capstone Hill | 1.06 km | |
| Furze Hill | 1.09 km | |
| Hazel Bushes Bay | 1.16 km | |
| Bullen's Rock | 1.18 km | |
| Compass Hill | 1.21 km | |
| Cheyne Beach | 1.26 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX34 8DS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 35.9 Mbps | 38 Mbps | 52.6 Mbps |
| Upload | 7.3 Mbps | 6.5 Mbps | 8.69 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 17 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 41 | 7.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for EX34 8DS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 51.20425400 |
| Longitude | -4.12977700 |
| OS Easting | 251311 |
| OS Northing | 0147161 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Devon |
| County Electorial Division | Ilfracombe ED |
| Electoral Ward | Ilfracombe West |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000043 |
| Travel To Work Area | Barnstaple |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Hard-pressed living Group: Hard pressed ageing workers Subgroup: Ageing rural industry workers |
| 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 | E33049012 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Devon 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Devon 003D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8C2 |