Postcode EX34 9BQ (North Devon)

Map showing EX34 9BQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX34 9BQ is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX34 9BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX34 9BQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.4 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 9BQ as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.

The closest road name to EX34 9BQ is Gilbert Grove which is centered 22 m away.

The nearest bus stop is St James' Place Gardens and is 57 m away.

The closest primary school to EX34 9BQ (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 9BQ is The Admiral Collingwood and is 69 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 16, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 51.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.5 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 1.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for EX34 9BQ 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 9BQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX34 9BQ, and the approximate distance away.

Gilbert Grove 22 m
St James's Place 36 m
Mill Head 40 m
Ropery Road 46 m
Fore Street 79 m
Capstone Road 86 m
Sommers' Crescent 137 m
Broad Street 149 m
Hierns Lane 151 m
Portland Street 167 m
The Strand 173 m
Arcade Road 189 m
Quayfield Road 208 m
Capstone Parade 214 m
Montpelier Road 241 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX34 9BQ

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 9BQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School Good
(April 3, 2019)
531 m
Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School Good
(November 6, 2019)
633 m
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy Good
(April 26, 2017)
736 m
Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 25, 2011)
4.09 km
West Down School Good
(October 2, 2019)
5.76 km
Combe Martin Primary School 5.81 km
Woolacombe School 7.26 km
Marwood School Outstanding
(April 29, 2008)
9.57 km
Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School Good
(November 6, 2019)
9.91 km
Kentisbury Primary School Good
(November 10, 2016)
10.85 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX34 9BQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Belle's Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 6, 2017
0 m
Giovanni And Luca's Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 10, 2019
38 m
Acorn Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 23, 2018
63 m
Curiosity Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 8, 2019
63 m
Fudgies Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 12, 2013
63 m
Hip and Pistol Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 7, 2020
63 m
Rocky Cove B&B & Nicki's Ice Crm Plr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 11, 2018
63 m
St. James Tea Room Other catering premises 5
Very Good
July 27, 2018
63 m
Taste Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 23, 2018
63 m
The Gift Shop Retailers - other Exempt
August 17, 2010
63 m
Wards Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 29, 2018
63 m
The Admiral Collingwood Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 16, 2019
69 m
George And Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 25, 2019
99 m
Prince Of Wales Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
99 m
Relish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 9, 2018
99 m
Take Thyme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 7, 2018
99 m
The Restaurant 71 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 7, 2008
99 m
The Terrace Tapas And Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 12, 2020
99 m
Thomas Carr 1873 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
99 m
Ilfracombe And North Devon Sub Aqua Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 26, 2008
106 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX34 9BQ - Data from Apr 2022

St James' Place Gardens Bus Stop/Station 57 m
Ropery Road Bus Stop/Station 102 m
Scarlet Pimpernel Garage Bus Stop/Station 188 m
Scarlet Pimpernel Garage Bus Stop/Station 200 m
Promenade Bus Stop/Station 284 m
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 490 m
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 490 m
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 502 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX34 9BQ - Data from Dec 2021

Bullen's Rock Island 143 m
Compass Hill Hill Or Mountain 164 m
Cheyne Beach Beach 218 m
Capstone Hill Hill Or Mountain 237 m
Wildersmouth Beach Beach 269 m
Lantern Hill Hill Or Mountain 389 m
Wrath Rock Island 416 m
Larkstone Beach Beach 527 m
Britton's Rock Island 541 m
The Outfalls Island 675 m
Tunnels Beaches Beach 711 m
Ridge Rocks Island 951 m
Arganite Bay Bay 952 m
Broadstrand Beach Beach 1.08 km
Fishing Rock Island 1.31 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX34 9BQ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 46.9 Mbps 51.4 Mbps 79.67 Mbps
Upload 13.7 Mbps 13.5 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
30-300 Mbps 100% 55.7 15.3
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

7 meters consuming 78,757 kWh - mean 11,251 kWh : median 12,252 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

11 meters consuming 43,989 kWh - mean 3,999 kWh : median 4,393 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX34 9BQ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.21025400
Longitude -4.11829900
OS Easting 252132
OS Northing 0147805
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
1469
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 E33049002
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 001
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 001B
Output Area / Small Area 7A2