The postcode EX34 8LS is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX34 8LS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX34 8LS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.1 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 8LS as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to EX34 8LS is Shaftsborough Lane which is centered 360 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lincombe Cross and is 999 m away.
The closest primary school to EX34 8LS (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 8LS is The Grampus Inn and is 1.55 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 6, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Westcountry Kitchen and is 1.34 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 30, 2011.
Residents reported an average download speed of 27.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 40% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 60% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for EX34 8LS 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 8LS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX34 8LS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX34 8LS
| 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 8LS - 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) | 3.28 km |
| Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 3.41 km |
| Woolacombe School | Academy | 2-11 | 3.45 km | |
| The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (April 26, 2017) | 3.62 km |
| West Down School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 2, 2019) | 3.94 km |
| Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 6.18 km |
| Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 25, 2011) | 6.98 km |
| Kingsacre Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 8.41 km |
| Caen Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (June 27, 2017) | 8.61 km |
| Marwood School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (April 29, 2008) | 8.83 km |
| Combe Martin Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 8.92 km | |
| Southmead School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 23, 2017) | 9.27 km |
| Braunton Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 9.33 km |
| Shirwell Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 12.84 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX34 8LS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Campscott Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 19, 2015 | 0 m | |
| Shaftsborough Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 27, 2010 | 0 m | |
| Lee Meadow Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2019 | 494 m | |
| Ravendere Retreats | Awaiting Inspection | 857 m | |
| Louise Thompson Designs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2015 | 1.16 km | |
| Bay View Farmers | Awaiting Inspection | 1.27 km | |
| Our Jenny (Vessel) | Exempt February 14, 2020 | 1.34 km | |
| Westcountry Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2011 | 1.34 km | |
| Gfd Depot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2022 | 1.5 km | |
| High Ways House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2010 | 1.5 km | |
| The Grampus Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 6, 2019 | 1.55 km | |
| Blue Cat Kitchen | Awaiting Inspection | 1.57 km | |
| Damage Barton Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2017 | 1.57 km | |
| Warcombe Farm Camping Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 6, 2009 | 1.57 km | |
| Fortescue Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement October 28, 2021 | 1.58 km | |
| Gold Coast Service Station | Exempt February 25, 2010 | 1.58 km | |
| Golden Coast Service Station | Awaiting Inspection | 1.72 km | |
| Trimstone Manor Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2018 | 1.95 km | |
| Beach House Bar & Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 2.02 km | |
| Boat House Bar & Restaurant (incorporating Kidz Bar) | Awaiting Inspection | 2.02 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX34 8LS - Data from Apr 2022
| Lincombe Cross | 999 m | |
| Lincombe Cross | 1.02 km | |
| Ilfracombe Ferry Landing | 4.29 km | |
| Ilfracombe Ferry Landing | 4.29 km | |
| Ilfracombe Ferry Landing | 4.3 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX34 8LS - Data from Dec 2021
| Windcutter Hill | 807 m | |
| Brockhole Brake | 873 m | |
| Borough Wood | 906 m | |
| Borough Valley | Valley | 974 m |
| Sharpers Wood | 1.02 km | |
| Vollature Wood | 1.02 km | |
| Rookery Wood | 1.05 km | |
| Higher Six Acre Wood | 1.1 km | |
| Six Acre Wood | 1.12 km | |
| Lower Six Acre Wood | 1.17 km | |
| Upper Reservoir | 1.22 km | |
| Slade Reservoirs | 1.3 km | |
| Lower Reservoir | 1.44 km | |
| Wrinkle Wood | 1.66 km | |
| Broadoar Bay | 1.72 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX34 8LS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 18.8 Mbps | 27.4 Mbps | 65.66 Mbps |
| Upload | 1.4 Mbps | 4 Mbps | 9.56 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 4 | 0.7 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 60% | 40% | 19 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 40% | 40% | 53.7 | 8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 51.18658400 |
| Longitude | -4.15910000 |
| OS Easting | 249205 |
| OS Northing | 0145256 |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| 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 003C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |