Postcode EX34 8HZ (North Devon)

Map showing EX34 8HZ and nearby postcodes

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

EX34 8HZ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.2 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 8HZ as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.

The closest road name to EX34 8HZ is Bicclescombe Gardens which is centered 96 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Croft and is 90 m away.

The closest primary school to EX34 8HZ (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

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Bicclescombe Gardens 96 m
Bicclescombe Park Road 157 m
Chandlers Way 161 m
Meadow Close 167 m
Doone Way 176 m
Score View 236 m
Kingsley Avenue 244 m
The Shields 245 m
Arbour Close 251 m
Kneller Close 261 m
Park Court 268 m
Cairn Side 295 m
Furze Hill Road 310 m
Parkway 322 m
St Brannock's Road 379 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX34 8HZ

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 8HZ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy Good
(April 26, 2017)
694 m
Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School Good
(November 6, 2019)
708 m
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School Good
(April 3, 2019)
755 m
Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 25, 2011)
4.17 km
West Down School Good
(October 2, 2019)
4.5 km
Combe Martin Primary School 6.07 km
Woolacombe School 6.43 km
Marwood School Outstanding
(April 29, 2008)
8.49 km
Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School Good
(November 6, 2019)
8.78 km
Kingsacre Primary School Good
(October 14, 2021)
10.35 km
Caen Community Primary School Good
(June 27, 2017)
10.39 km
Shirwell Community Primary School Good
(July 18, 2018)
11.89 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Parkview Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
0 m
Cairn House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 22, 2018
259 m
Two Ways Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 29, 2008
259 m
Hawkes Hospitality c/o Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 10, 2022
297 m
Lipstick Cowboi Hot Sauce Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
348 m
Wildercombe House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 12, 2016
362 m
Burnside Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 14, 2010
417 m
Coastal Fringes B And B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 3, 2010
417 m
Debs Little Bumblebees Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 17, 2019
417 m
Lyncott House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 18, 2008
417 m
Mayfield Kindergarten Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 24, 2009
417 m
Strathmore Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 11, 2017
417 m
The Dorchester Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 20, 2011
417 m
The Earlsdale Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 8, 2019
417 m
Tommy G's Catering and Events Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
October 8, 2021
418 m
Ilfracombe Town Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 25, 2018
509 m
Pall Europe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 10, 2020
517 m
Ilfracombe Holiday Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
565 m
Monkey Puzzle @ IHP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
565 m
Stuft Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
644 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

The Croft Bus Stop/Station 90 m
The Croft Bus Stop/Station 110 m
Doone Way Bus Stop/Station 137 m
Doone Way Bus Stop/Station 140 m
The Shields Bus Stop/Station 218 m
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 1.49 km
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 1.49 km
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 1.49 km

Nearby Nature

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

Winsham Wood Woodland Or Forest 623 m
Cleave Wood Woodland Or Forest 822 m
Furze Hill Hill Or Mountain 958 m
Shelfin Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.16 km
Arganite Bay Bay 1.3 km
Tunnels Beaches Beach 1.3 km
Chambercombe Woods Woodland Or Forest 1.33 km
Wildersmouth Beach Beach 1.33 km
Wrath Rock Island 1.37 km
Larkstone Beach Beach 1.38 km
Compass Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.38 km
Ridge Rocks Island 1.38 km
Seven Hills Hill Or Mountain Ranges 1.38 km
Bullen's Rock Island 1.4 km
Britton's Rock Island 1.41 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.19901100
Longitude -4.12137600
OS Easting 251881
OS Northing 0146561
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
12145
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

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

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: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Rural life
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 E33049013
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 003
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 003B
Output Area / Small Area 1B1