The postcode EX38 8QE is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX38 8QE is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
EX38 8QE is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.6 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 8QE as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to EX38 8QE is A3124 which is centered 14.24 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Winscott Lodge and is 718 m away.
The closest primary school to EX38 8QE (for ages 11 and under) is The Clinton Church of England Primary School.
The local pub for residents of EX38 8QE is Malt Scoop Inn and is 2.48 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 7, 2019.
Policing for EX38 8QE 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 8QE and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX38 8QE, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX38 8QE
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX38 8QE - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clinton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 2.46 km | |
| Marland School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (November 24, 2016) | 2.64 km |
| Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 16, 2014) | 5.69 km |
| Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 5.94 km |
| Shebbear College | Independent school | 2-19 | 6.15 km | |
| Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 1, 2018) | 6.62 km |
| Dolton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.66 km | |
| Shebbear Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 15, 2016) | 6.84 km |
| Great Torrington School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 29, 2016) | 6.97 km |
| Black Torrington Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.89 km | |
| Highampton Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.18 km | |
| Hatherleigh Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 9.07 km |
| Monkleigh Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 29, 2016) | 9.53 km |
| Bradford Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 10.7 km | |
| Buckland Brewer Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (February 9, 2017) | 11.46 km |
| High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 21, 2021) | 12.51 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX38 8QE - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encompass Training | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2019 | 1.91 km | |
| Yarde Orchard | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2019 | 2.31 km | |
| Merton Clinton School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2019 | 2.46 km | |
| Malt Scoop Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 7, 2019 | 2.48 km | |
| Agrimotors Merton Garage And Post Office And Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2019 | 2.55 km | |
| Marland School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 2.64 km | |
| West Heanton Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 3.39 km | |
| Smytham Manor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 21, 2016 | 4.19 km | |
| Little Torrington Victory Hall | Exempt June 8, 2007 | 4.46 km | |
| Halsdon Mill Ltd | Exempt December 9, 2016 | 5.42 km | |
| Beaford Village Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2016 | 5.43 km | |
| The Globe Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 5.59 km | |
| Rosemoor Garden Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2019 | 5.59 km | |
| Wisteria Tea Room \& Shepherds Hut | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2019 | 5.59 km | |
| Beaford Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 29, 2020 | 5.69 km | |
| The Beaford Garage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 6, 2016 | 5.69 km | |
| Langtree Community School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2019 | 5.94 km | |
| Bull & Dragon | Awaiting Inspection March 6, 2020 | 5.99 km | |
| Langtree Parish Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2018 | 6.07 km | |
| Shebbear College | Awaiting Inspection | 6.15 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX38 8QE - Data from Apr 2022
| Winscott Lodge | 718 m | |
| Winscott Lodge | 751 m | |
| Farm | 1.17 km | |
| Farm | 1.18 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 53.36 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX38 8QE - Data from Dec 2021
| Clay Moor | 234 m | |
| Hampark Wood | 433 m | |
| Wellpark Plantation | 486 m | |
| Ladywell Wood | 544 m | |
| Little Marland Wood | 599 m | |
| Foxhill Plantation | 802 m | |
| Furzepark Plantation | 996 m | |
| Storm pond | 1.07 km | |
| Upper Meadow Copse | 1.13 km | |
| Huxditch Wood | 1.32 km | |
| North Meadow Copse | 1.46 km | |
| Mill Wood | 1.47 km | |
| Heanton Barton Wood | 1.48 km | |
| Grove's Wood | 1.49 km | |
| Voxwill Copse | 1.52 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.89272900 |
| Longitude | -4.12950500 |
| OS Easting | 250330 |
| OS Northing | 0112522 |
| 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: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Rural employment and retirees |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049280 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Torridge 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Torridge 007A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C1 |