The postcode EX38 8QJ is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX38 8QJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX38 8QJ 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 8QJ as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to EX38 8QJ is A39 which is centered 22.26 km away.
The closest primary school to EX38 8QJ (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 8QJ is Smytham Manor and is 3.99 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 21, 2016. The nearest takeaway food is available from Wonders Corner Coffee and is 5.73 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Exempt on July 7, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Policing for EX38 8QJ 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 8QJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX38 8QJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX38 8QJ
| 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 8QJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marland School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (November 24, 2016) | 1.12 km |
| Shebbear College | Independent school | 2-19 | 3.94 km | |
| Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 3.97 km |
| Shebbear Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 15, 2016) | 4.55 km |
| The Clinton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 5.09 km | |
| Black Torrington Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.84 km | |
| Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 1, 2018) | 7.15 km |
| Great Torrington School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 29, 2016) | 7.55 km |
| Highampton Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.99 km | |
| Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 16, 2014) | 8.25 km |
| Monkleigh Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 29, 2016) | 8.65 km |
| Bradford Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 8.72 km | |
| Dolton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 9.35 km | |
| Buckland Brewer Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (February 9, 2017) | 9.83 km |
| Hatherleigh Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 10.4 km |
| Parkham Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (June 15, 2021) | 12.46 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX38 8QJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marland School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 1.12 km | |
| Yarde Orchard | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2019 | 2.5 km | |
| West Heanton Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 2.51 km | |
| Encompass Training | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2019 | 3.71 km | |
| Shebbear College | Awaiting Inspection | 3.94 km | |
| Langtree Community School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2019 | 3.97 km | |
| Smytham Manor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 21, 2016 | 3.99 km | |
| Langtree Parish Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2018 | 4.16 km | |
| The Green Dragon Inn | Awaiting Inspection | 4.29 km | |
| Shebbear Community School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2018 | 4.55 km | |
| Little Torrington Victory Hall | Exempt June 8, 2007 | 4.65 km | |
| South View Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 4.85 km | |
| The Devil Stone Inn | Awaiting Inspection | 4.85 km | |
| Merton Clinton School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2019 | 5.09 km | |
| Birchwood Price Tools | Exempt September 2, 2014 | 5.11 km | |
| Malt Scoop Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 7, 2019 | 5.16 km | |
| Agrimotors Merton Garage And Post Office And Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2019 | 5.23 km | |
| Union Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 15, 2019 | 5.35 km | |
| Wonders Corner Coffee | Exempt July 7, 2021 | 5.73 km | |
| Frizenham Farmhouse Bed And Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2022 | 5.83 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX38 8QJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Down Copse | 752 m | |
| Church Lands Wood | 1.13 km | |
| Mill Wood | 1.38 km | |
| Huxditch Wood | 1.42 km | |
| Week Copse | 1.47 km | |
| Furzepark Plantation | 1.75 km | |
| Alscott Copse | 1.82 km | |
| Zeal Plantation | 1.94 km | |
| Heanton Barton Wood | 2.01 km | |
| Voxwill Copse | 2.16 km | |
| Ball Plantation | 2.19 km | |
| Little Marland Wood | 2.21 km | |
| Wellpark Plantation | 2.26 km | |
| Hampark Wood | 2.33 km | |
| Gray's Seat Plantation | 2.49 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX38 8QJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.89092500 |
| Longitude | -4.16773300 |
| OS Easting | 247634 |
| OS Northing | 0112399 |
| 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 |