The postcode EX38 8QU is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in June 1999 and is an active postcode. EX38 8QU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX38 8QU 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 8QU as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to EX38 8QU is A39 which is centered 21.29 km away.
The closest primary school to EX38 8QU (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 8QU is Smytham Manor and is 2.98 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 5.32 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Exempt on July 7, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for EX38 8QU 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 8QU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX38 8QU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX38 8QU
| Introduction | June 1999 |
| 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 8QU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marland School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (November 24, 2016) | 118 m |
| Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 3.37 km |
| Shebbear College | Independent school | 2-19 | 4.82 km | |
| The Clinton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 5.12 km | |
| Shebbear Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 15, 2016) | 5.39 km |
| Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 1, 2018) | 6.16 km |
| Great Torrington School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 29, 2016) | 6.56 km |
| Monkleigh Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 29, 2016) | 7.74 km |
| Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 16, 2014) | 7.83 km |
| Black Torrington Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.85 km | |
| Highampton Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.95 km | |
| Buckland Brewer Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (February 9, 2017) | 9.13 km |
| Dolton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 9.25 km | |
| Bradford Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 9.62 km | |
| Hatherleigh Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 11.09 km |
| Parkham Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (June 15, 2021) | 11.91 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX38 8QU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marland School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 118 m | |
| Yarde Orchard | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2019 | 1.63 km | |
| Smytham Manor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 21, 2016 | 2.98 km | |
| Encompass Training | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2019 | 3.12 km | |
| Langtree Community School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2019 | 3.37 km | |
| West Heanton Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 3.47 km | |
| Langtree Parish Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2018 | 3.53 km | |
| Little Torrington Victory Hall | Exempt June 8, 2007 | 3.65 km | |
| The Green Dragon Inn | Awaiting Inspection | 3.74 km | |
| Shebbear College | Awaiting Inspection | 4.82 km | |
| Frizenham Farmhouse Bed And Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2022 | 4.84 km | |
| Birchwood Price Tools | Exempt September 2, 2014 | 4.86 km | |
| Malt Scoop Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 7, 2019 | 5.12 km | |
| Merton Clinton School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 8, 2019 | 5.12 km | |
| Union Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 15, 2019 | 5.13 km | |
| Agrimotors Merton Garage And Post Office And Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2019 | 5.18 km | |
| Rosemoor Garden Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2019 | 5.21 km | |
| Wisteria Tea Room \& Shepherds Hut | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2019 | 5.21 km | |
| Wonders Corner Coffee | Exempt July 7, 2021 | 5.32 km | |
| Shebbear Community School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2018 | 5.39 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX38 8QU - Data from Dec 2021
| Down Copse | 582 m | |
| Church Lands Wood | 932 m | |
| Mill Wood | 1.2 km | |
| Voxwill Copse | 1.58 km | |
| Moorpark Plantation | 1.66 km | |
| Huxditch Wood | 1.71 km | |
| Week Copse | 1.75 km | |
| Furzepark Plantation | 1.94 km | |
| East Yarde Plantation | 1.98 km | |
| Wellpark Plantation | 2.18 km | |
| Alscott Copse | 2.32 km | |
| Little Marland Wood | 2.35 km | |
| Hampark Wood | 2.42 km | |
| Vinney Copse | 2.44 km | |
| Zeal Plantation | 2.53 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX38 8QU - 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% |
Energy usage data for EX38 8QU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.89991300 |
| Longitude | -4.16560500 |
| OS Easting | 247813 |
| OS Northing | 0113394 |
| 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 |