Postcode EX34 9EQ (North Devon)

Map showing EX34 9EQ and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to EX34 9EQ is The Quay which is centered 21 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Ropery Road and is 168 m away.

The closest primary school to EX34 9EQ (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 9EQ is Ilfracombe Yacht Club and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 15, 2008. The nearest takeaway food is available from 11 The Quay and is 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Residents reported an average download speed of 57.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.1 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 2.9 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 9EQ 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 9EQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

The Quay 21 m
The Strand 125 m
Broad Street 126 m
Hierns Lane 127 m
Quayfield Road 157 m
Capstone Road 206 m
Ropery Road 219 m
Hillsborough Terrace 246 m
St James's Place 248 m
Gilbert Grove 280 m
Portland Park 281 m
Fore Street 290 m
Castle Hill 319 m
Capstone Parade 379 m
Portland Street 381 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX34 9EQ

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 9EQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School Good
(April 3, 2019)
700 m
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy Good
(April 26, 2017)
745 m
Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School Good
(November 6, 2019)
823 m
Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 25, 2011)
3.85 km
Combe Martin Primary School 5.55 km
West Down School Good
(October 2, 2019)
5.82 km
Woolacombe School 7.49 km
Marwood School Outstanding
(April 29, 2008)
9.53 km
Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School Good
(November 6, 2019)
10.09 km
Kentisbury Primary School Good
(November 10, 2016)
10.63 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
11 The Quay Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
0 m
Fleurs And Mimis Ice Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 24, 2017
0 m
Ilfracombe Yacht Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 15, 2008
0 m
Joey's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
0 m
Lyn Bay Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 3, 2019
0 m
Lynbay Fish and Chip Van Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
0 m
Open Up! Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 16, 2018
0 m
Roly's Fudge Pantry Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 18, 2014
0 m
Slice Of Devon Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 12, 2019
0 m
The Dolphin Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
0 m
The Ilfracombe Aquarium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 24, 2017
0 m
The Pier Brewery Tap And Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 24, 2019
0 m
The Smugglers Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 19, 2018
0 m
Fudge N Things Retailers - other Exempt
March 29, 2008
64 m
Joeys Production Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
64 m
The Pasty Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
64 m
Sandpiper Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
September 8, 2015
89 m
Slipway Cottage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 14, 2010
123 m
Adele's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 7, 2019
131 m
RNLI Gift Shop Retailers - other Exempt
June 17, 2009
131 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Ropery Road Bus Stop/Station 168 m
Hillsborough Terrace Bus Stop/Station 244 m
Hillsborough Terrace Bus Stop/Station 261 m
Scarlet Pimpernel Garage Bus Stop/Station 281 m
Scarlet Pimpernel Garage Bus Stop/Station 282 m
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 226 m
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 226 m
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing Ferry 238 m

Nearby Nature

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

Cheyne Beach Beach 98 m
Compass Hill Hill Or Mountain 124 m
Lantern Hill Hill Or Mountain 130 m
Bullen's Rock Island 194 m
Larkstone Beach Beach 288 m
Britton's Rock Island 294 m
Capstone Hill Hill Or Mountain 442 m
Wildersmouth Beach Beach 521 m
Wrath Rock Island 667 m
Broadstrand Beach Beach 813 m
The Outfalls Island 925 m
Tunnels Beaches Beach 975 m
Fishing Rock Island 1.05 km
Ridge Rocks Island 1.21 km
Arganite Bay Bay 1.22 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 73.7 Mbps 57.5 Mbps 80 Mbps
Upload 19.5 Mbps 15.1 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 4 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 22.7 8.3
30-300 Mbps 100% 65.4 16.8
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

19 meters consuming 353,420 kWh - mean 18,601 kWh : median 11,501 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

24 meters consuming 59,371 kWh - mean 2,474 kWh : median 1,990 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX34 9EQ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.21060900
Longitude -4.11458700
OS Easting 252394
OS Northing 0147837
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