The postcode EX38 8QR is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX38 8QR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX38 8QR 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 8QR as Rural residents > Farming communities > Older farming communities.
The closest road name to EX38 8QR is A3124 which is centered 15.82 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Gribble Inn and is 774 m away.
The closest primary school to EX38 8QR (for ages 11 and under) is Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 1, 2018.
The local pub for residents of EX38 8QR is Smytham Manor and is 1.9 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 21, 2016. The nearest takeaway food is available from Everest Indian Takeaway and is 3.92 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on June 3, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.
Policing for EX38 8QR 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 8QR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX38 8QR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX38 8QR
| 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 8QR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marland School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (November 24, 2016) | 2.76 km |
| Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 1, 2018) | 3.94 km |
| The Clinton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.27 km | |
| Great Torrington School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 29, 2016) | 4.3 km |
| Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 4.85 km |
| Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 16, 2014) | 5.45 km |
| Monkleigh Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 29, 2016) | 7.15 km |
| Dolton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 7.58 km | |
| Shebbear College | Independent school | 2-19 | 7.63 km | |
| Shebbear Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 15, 2016) | 8.24 km |
| Buckland Brewer Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (February 9, 2017) | 9.55 km |
| Black Torrington Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 10.19 km | |
| High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 21, 2021) | 11.26 km |
| Bradford Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 12.42 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX38 8QR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encompass Training | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2019 | 1.08 km | |
| Yarde Orchard | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2019 | 1.24 km | |
| Little Torrington Victory Hall | Exempt June 8, 2007 | 1.88 km | |
| Smytham Manor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 21, 2016 | 1.9 km | |
| Marland School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 2.76 km | |
| Rosemoor Garden Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2019 | 2.92 km | |
| Wisteria Tea Room \& Shepherds Hut | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2019 | 2.92 km | |
| Frizenham Farmhouse Bed And Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2022 | 3.78 km | |
| Torridge Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 22, 2018 | 3.86 km | |
| Castle House Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 1, 2019 | 3.9 km | |
| Cromwell House | Exempt June 24, 2014 | 3.9 km | |
| Great Torrington Bowling Club | Exempt November 15, 2013 | 3.9 km | |
| The Market Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2021 | 3.9 km | |
| The Whole Jar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 25, 2021 | 3.9 km | |
| Co-operative (Food) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 6, 2018 | 3.92 km | |
| Crawford Newsagents | Exempt August 28, 2019 | 3.92 km | |
| Everest Indian Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 3, 2021 | 3.92 km | |
| Fork N Feast @ 1646 Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2021 | 3.92 km | |
| R And S Ware | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2021 | 3.92 km | |
| Taffs Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2019 | 3.92 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX38 8QR - Data from Apr 2022
| Gribble Inn | 774 m | |
| Gribble Inn | 782 m | |
| Yarde Cottages | 1.18 km | |
| Yarde Cottages | 1.19 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX38 8QR - Data from Dec 2021
| Broadridge Plantation | 178 m | |
| Speccott Down Wood | 370 m | |
| Northdown Plantation | 745 m | |
| Lower Haswell Copse | 845 m | |
| Moonpark Copse | 952 m | |
| Plumpark Copse | 973 m | |
| South Hole Copse | 1.02 km | |
| Haswell Copse | 1.09 km | |
| Oxenpark Copse | 1.22 km | |
| Kennick's Wood | 1.27 km | |
| East Yarde Plantation | 1.27 km | |
| Hunshaw Wood | 1.53 km | |
| Hollam Wood | 1.59 km | |
| Great Wood | 1.6 km | |
| Voxwill Copse | 1.66 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX38 8QR - 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 | 50.91665800 |
| Longitude | -4.13444200 |
| OS Easting | 250058 |
| OS Northing | 0115192 |
| 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: Older farming communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049278 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Torridge 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Torridge 007A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A4 |