The postcode EX38 8LQ is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX38 8LQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX38 8LQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.1 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 EX38 8LQ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.
The closest road name to EX38 8LQ is A39 which is centered 21.82 km away.
The nearest bus stop is The Old Union Inn and is 1.03 km away.
The closest primary school to EX38 8LQ (for ages 11 and under) is Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 11, 2017.
The local pub for residents of EX38 8LQ is Union Inn and is 1.09 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on February 15, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Wonders Corner Coffee and is 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Exempt on July 7, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.
Policing for EX38 8LQ 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 EX38 8LQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX38 8LQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX38 8LQ
| 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 EX38 8LQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 2.1 km |
| Buckland Brewer Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (February 9, 2017) | 4.68 km |
| Marland School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (November 24, 2016) | 5.33 km |
| Monkleigh Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 29, 2016) | 5.44 km |
| Shebbear College | Independent school | 2-19 | 6.75 km | |
| Shebbear Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 15, 2016) | 6.76 km |
| Parkham Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (June 15, 2021) | 6.79 km |
| Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 1, 2018) | 7.56 km |
| Great Torrington School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 29, 2016) | 7.88 km |
| Atlantic Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 9.64 km | |
| The Clinton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 10.38 km | |
| Woolsery Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 11.17 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX38 8LQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonders Corner Coffee | Exempt July 7, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Birchwood Price Tools | Exempt September 2, 2014 | 987 m | |
| Union Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 15, 2019 | 1.09 km | |
| The Green Dragon Inn | Awaiting Inspection | 1.68 km | |
| Langtree Parish Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2018 | 2.05 km | |
| Langtree Community School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2019 | 2.1 km | |
| Horwood Coombe Inspire Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 13, 2021 | 4.07 km | |
| Flying Start Federation At Buckland Brewer CP School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2019 | 4.68 km | |
| Coach And Horses Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 4.79 km | |
| Cranford Christmas Tree Farm, Woolsery | Awaiting Inspection | 4.93 km | |
| Buckland Brewer Community Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2016 | 4.99 km | |
| Feather & Hide | Awaiting Inspection | 5.01 km | |
| Feather & Hide Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2021 | 5.01 km | |
| Regain Recovery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2019 | 5.06 km | |
| Frizenham Farmhouse Bed And Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2022 | 5.15 km | |
| The Bell Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 23, 2020 | 5.26 km | |
| Marland School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 5.33 km | |
| Smytham Manor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 21, 2016 | 5.35 km | |
| Monkleigh Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2019 | 5.44 km | |
| Little Torrington Victory Hall | Exempt June 8, 2007 | 5.99 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX38 8LQ - Data from Apr 2022
| The Old Union Inn | 1.03 km | |
| The Old Union Inn | 1.04 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX38 8LQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Longclose Copse | 655 m | |
| Holwell Wood | 767 m | |
| Thorne Wood | 1.07 km | |
| Shutty Copse | 1.15 km | |
| Cleave Wood | 1.33 km | |
| Ashbury Plantation | 1.44 km | |
| Vielstone Wood | 1.66 km | |
| Castle Wood | 1.92 km | |
| Great Copse | 2.06 km | |
| Tythecottdown Wood | 2.15 km | |
| Goodaclapper Wood | 2.26 km | |
| Castle Plantation | 2.28 km | |
| Parsonage Copse | 2.51 km | |
| Craneham Wood | 2.51 km | |
| Ash Wood | 2.53 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX38 8LQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.92195500 |
| Longitude | -4.23272000 |
| OS Easting | 243170 |
| OS Northing | 0115986 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Torridge and West Devon |
| County Electorial Division | Torrington Rural ED |
| Electoral Ward | Shebbear & Langtree |
| Local Authority District | Torridge |
| 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 | E07000046 |
| Travel To Work Area | Bideford |
| 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: Established farming communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049295 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Torridge 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Torridge 009D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A2 |