The EX38 8LJ postcode is in Torridge, Devon postcode town, within South West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | EX38 |
| Ward | Shebbear & Langtree |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Torridge |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Devon |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Bideford |
| Police Force | Devon & Cornwall |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Devon Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Shebbear & Langtree |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Torridge and West Devon |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 11712 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Established farming communities / Remoter communities / Older Farming Communities, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Withacott(0.30 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is The Old Union Inn(0.20 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Chapleton(11.49 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
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Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of EX388LJ is 489 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 50 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (1376), Between 65 to 74 (1243), and Between 75 to 100 (978).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 478 people, followed by White and Black African with a total of 4.
Regarding education, 99 adults have Level 4, while 74 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (417), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (308).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (283), followed by No religion (177).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Small employers and own account workers (90) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (85), and Routine occupations (57).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (569), and 406 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1992) and European Union EU-14 (20).