The postcode EX34 9QS is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX34 9QS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX34 9QS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 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 9QS as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to EX34 9QS is Hillside Road which is centered 63 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hillside and is 123 m away.
The closest primary school to EX34 9QS (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 9QS is The Hele Bay Public House and is 403 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 30, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Hele's Kitchen and is 329 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 16, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 38.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 8.3 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 1.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for EX34 9QS 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 9QS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX34 9QS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX34 9QS
| 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 9QS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (April 26, 2017) | 983 m |
| Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.33 km |
| Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 1.46 km |
| Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 25, 2011) | 2.9 km |
| Combe Martin Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.66 km | |
| West Down School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 2, 2019) | 5.61 km |
| Woolacombe School | Academy | 2-11 | 8.04 km | |
| Marwood School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (April 29, 2008) | 8.9 km |
| Kentisbury Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 10, 2016) | 9.67 km |
| Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 10.32 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX34 9QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackingstone Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2019 | 144 m | |
| Madrigal Brewery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2020 | 144 m | |
| Seadog Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2020 | 144 m | |
| Pinehurst Residential Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2019 | 180 m | |
| The Towers Guesthouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2010 | 180 m | |
| Varley House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2011 | 216 m | |
| K & A Traditional Meats | Awaiting Inspection | 313 m | |
| Hele Bay Garage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2018 | 329 m | |
| Hele Cornmill And Tea Rooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 21, 2021 | 329 m | |
| Hele's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 329 m | |
| Snacking Kraken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2018 | 403 m | |
| The Hele Bay Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2018 | 403 m | |
| Ilfracombe Swimming Pool | Exempt May 19, 2005 | 415 m | |
| The Lookout | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 30, 2018 | 415 m | |
| Ilfracombe Rugby Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 8, 2012 | 486 m | |
| Marine Court Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2013 | 486 m | |
| The Thatched Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2020 | 508 m | |
| Ye Old Manor Buttery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 13, 2019 | 587 m | |
| The Collingdale | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2008 | 645 m | |
| Laston House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 10, 2013 | 718 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX34 9QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Hillside | 123 m | |
| Swimming Pool | 205 m | |
| Chambercombe Park Road | 278 m | |
| Chambercombe Park Road | 283 m | |
| Chambercombe Road | 312 m | |
| Ilfracombe Ferry Landing | 759 m | |
| Ilfracombe Ferry Landing | 770 m | |
| Ilfracombe Ferry Landing | 770 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX34 9QS - Data from Dec 2021
| Chambercombe Woods | 601 m | |
| Broadstrand Beach | 605 m | |
| Hele Beach | 610 m | |
| Britton's Rock | 666 m | |
| Larkstone Beach | 671 m | |
| Fishing Rock | 714 m | |
| Hele Bay | 796 m | |
| Lantern Hill | 885 m | |
| Cheyne Beach | 1.05 km | |
| Comyn Wood | 1.06 km | |
| Compass Hill | 1.08 km | |
| Bullen's Rock | 1.15 km | |
| West Hagginton Beach | 1.25 km | |
| Widmouth Hill | 1.34 km | |
| Capstone Hill | 1.4 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX34 9QS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 40 Mbps | 38.7 Mbps | 64.69 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 8.3 Mbps | 18.66 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 16 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 53.7 | 13 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for EX34 9QS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 51.20702200 |
| Longitude | -4.10208700 |
| OS Easting | 253254 |
| OS Northing | 0147413 |
| 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 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 |
| 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) Urban city and town in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | Ilfracombe BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049004 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Devon 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Devon 001D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |