Postcode EX34 9BW (North Devon)

Map showing EX34 9BW and nearby postcodes

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

EX34 9BW 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 9BW as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.

The closest road name to EX34 9BW is Capstone Road which is centered 68 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Ropery Road and is 68 m away.

The closest primary school to EX34 9BW (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 9BW is Sandpiper Inn and is 50 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on September 8, 2015. The nearest takeaway food is available from Bamboo Palace and is 38 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 23, 2018.

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

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Capstone Road 68 m
Broad Street 72 m
Hierns Lane 78 m
Ropery Road 93 m
The Strand 104 m
St James's Place 111 m
The Quay 121 m
Gilbert Grove 152 m
Quayfield Road 160 m
Mill Head 172 m
Fore Street 181 m
Capstone Parade 253 m
Sommers' Crescent 269 m
Portland Street 279 m
Montpelier Road 331 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX34 9BW

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 9BW - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School Good
(April 3, 2019)
630 m
Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School Good
(November 6, 2019)
742 m
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy Good
(April 26, 2017)
760 m
Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 25, 2011)
3.99 km
Combe Martin Primary School 5.69 km
West Down School Good
(October 2, 2019)
5.82 km
Woolacombe School 7.38 km
Marwood School Outstanding
(April 29, 2008)
9.58 km
Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School Good
(November 6, 2019)
10.02 km
Kentisbury Primary School Good
(November 10, 2016)
10.76 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bamboo Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 23, 2018
38 m
Maddys Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 7, 2019
38 m
No 28 The Cookery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 26, 2019
38 m
Ocean Backpackers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
38 m
Skippers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 25, 2018
38 m
St James Dairy Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 11, 2008
38 m
The Antidote Wine Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 21, 2020
38 m
Sandpiper Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
September 8, 2015
50 m
Ilfracombe And North Devon Sub Aqua Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 26, 2008
55 m
Fudge N Things Retailers - other Exempt
March 29, 2008
75 m
Joeys Production Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
75 m
The Pasty Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
75 m
Adele's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 7, 2019
86 m
RNLI Gift Shop Retailers - other Exempt
June 17, 2009
86 m
Royal Britannia Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
86 m
Symphony Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
86 m
The Starter Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 15, 2019
86 m
TLD Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
86 m
Acorn Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 23, 2018
92 m
Curiosity Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 8, 2019
92 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Ropery Road Bus Stop/Station 68 m
St James' Place Gardens Bus Stop/Station 180 m
Scarlet Pimpernel Garage Bus Stop/Station 227 m
Scarlet Pimpernel Garage Bus Stop/Station 234 m
Hillsborough Terrace Bus Stop/Station 318 m
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 364 m
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 364 m
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 376 m

Nearby Nature

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

Compass Hill Hill Or Mountain 36 m
Bullen's Rock Island 77 m
Cheyne Beach Beach 88 m
Lantern Hill Hill Or Mountain 258 m
Capstone Hill Hill Or Mountain 309 m
Wildersmouth Beach Beach 382 m
Larkstone Beach Beach 420 m
Britton's Rock Island 430 m
Wrath Rock Island 528 m
The Outfalls Island 786 m
Tunnels Beaches Beach 838 m
Broadstrand Beach Beach 946 m
Ridge Rocks Island 1.08 km
Arganite Bay Bay 1.08 km
Fishing Rock Island 1.18 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX34 9BW - 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%

Gas Consumption

6 meters consuming 75,412 kWh - mean 12,569 kWh : median 9,759 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX34 9BW - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.21070900
Longitude -4.11654500
OS Easting 252256
OS Northing 0147852
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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Communal 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 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 5B2