EX38 8BH is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (EX38) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8BH) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case EX which means Exeter.
- Postal District. In our case EX38.
- Postal Sector. In our case EX38 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BH.
The regional mail center for the post area EX is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the EX38 8BH postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is TORRINGTON DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the EX38 8BH postcode have the street address of Potacre Street
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the EX38 8BH postcode is home to a bustling 41 residents!
It is situated within the post town of TORRINGTON within the old postal county of Devon.
EX38 8BH is within the town of Great Torrington.
The EX38 8BH postcode area is composed of 90.32% residential properties, 9.68% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in EX38 8BH are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced and semi-detached. Of these flats, most are end-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached, detached and mid-terraced. Of these maisonettes, most are mid-terraced.
Most properties in EX38 8BH are privately rented with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
None Domestic Buildings in EX38 8BH fall under these categories: Offices and Hotels.
Offices include 12, and 10, Potacre Street.
Hotels include 4, Potacre Street.
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EX38 8BH: Points of Interest
Sandfords Bakery
Sandfords Bakery is a facility engaged in manufacturing or packaging located at 6 Potacre Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8BH.
Eastmond House
Eastmond House is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at 4 Potacre Street, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 8BH.
Boom Tingz Burgerzn
Boom Tingz Burgerzn is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 10 Potacre Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8BH.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 90.32% |
| Commercial | 9.68% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for EX38 8BH
The telephone area code for EX38 8BH is 01805 Great Torrington.
Map Coordinates for EX38 8BH
| Latitude | 50.9526813841 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.14255672189 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for EX38 8BH
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| Explorer 1:25,000 126 Clovelly and Hartland | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 127 South Molton and Chulmleigh | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 139 Bideford, Ilfracombe and Barnstaple | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 180 Barnstaple and Ilfracombe | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for EX38 8BH
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 48.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 31.00% | S 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | S 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 46.00% | S 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 47.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 78.00% | S 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 73.00% | S 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 45.00% | S 18 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 47.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 81.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 61.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 86.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 72.00% | S 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 50.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | S 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | NW 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 53.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 58.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 58.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 59.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 20.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 17.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | WNW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the EX38 8BH Postcode?
Download Speeds For EX38 8BH
| Average Mbps | 58.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 75.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.000 |
EX38 8BH has an average download speed of 58.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,394 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
37% of postcodes (436,917) have slower broadband speeds.
63% of postcodes (746,330) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For EX38 8BH
| Average Mbps | 13.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
EX38 8BH has an average upload speed of 13.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,717 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
50% of postcodes (591,703) have slower upload speeds.
49% of postcodes (581,221) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of EX38 8BH Postcode
England Primary Schools
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
Address: Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School, Borough Road, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7NU
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 01805622333
England Secondary Schools
Great Torrington School
Address: Great Torrington School, Calvesford Road, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DJ
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: 01805623531
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near EX38 8BH
CASTLE HILL DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: CASTLE HILL GARDENS, TORRINGTON, DEVON, EX38 8EU
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: :
TORRINGTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: HALSDON TERRACE, TORRINGTON, DEVON, EX38 8DY
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: :
THE QUAY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: NATWEST BANK CHAMBERS, THE QUAY, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2HW
Distance: 5.24 miles
Contact: :
QUEEN ANNE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 QUEEN ANNES, HIGH STREET, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2AS
Distance: 5.34 miles
Contact: :
TOWER HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: TOWER HOUSE, THE STRAND, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2ND
Distance: 5.50 miles
Contact: :
NORTHAM DENTAL SURGERY (ADP)
Address: BAY VIEW ROAD, NORTHAM, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 1AZ
Distance: 6.70 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near EX38 8BH
ALLIED PHARMACY TORRINGTON
Address: 1 HIGH STREET, TORRINGTON, EX38 8HN
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01805 622174
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: CLARENCE WHARF, BARNSTAPLE STREET, BIDEFORD, EX39 4AU
Distance: 5.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01237 421221
WELL
Address: 9 HIGH STREET, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2AA
Distance: 5.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01237 473635
BOOTS
Address: 2 HIGH STREET, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2AA
Distance: 5.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01237 472019
BIDEFORD PHARMACY
Address: BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE, ABBOTSHAM ROAD, BIDEFORD, EX39 3AF
Distance: 5.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01237 472002
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: CLOVELLY ROAD, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 3QU
Distance: 5.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01237 427720
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near EX38 8BH
A & J OPTICIANS
Address: 10 FORE STREET, TORRINGTON, DEVON, EX38 8HQ
Distance: 0.02 miles
Contact: :
JUST SPECTACLES
Address: 25 MARKET PLACE, BIDEFORD, EX39 2DR
Distance: 5.26 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BIDEFORD)
Address: 13-15 HIGH STREET, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2AA
Distance: 5.29 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (BIDEFORD)
Address: 79 HIGH STREET, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2AA
Distance: 5.29 miles
Contact: :
HUGHES OPTICIANS
Address: 16 BRIDGELAND STREET, BIDEFORD, EX39 2QE
Distance: 5.40 miles
Contact: :
HUGHES OPTICIANS
Address: 16 BRIDGELAND STREET, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2QE
Distance: 5.40 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near EX38 8BH
TORRINGTON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: NEW ROAD, TORRINGTON, DEVON, EX38 8EL
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01805 622247
CASTLE GARDENS SURGERY
Address: CASTLE HILL GARDENS, TORRINGTON, DEVON, EX38 8EU
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: tel: 07805 623222
WOODA SURGERY
Address: CLARENCE WHARF, BARNSTAPLE STREET, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 4AU
Distance: 5.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01237 471071
BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ABBOTSHAM ROAD, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 3AF
Distance: 5.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01237 476363
OLD STABLE SURGERY
Address: HIGH STREET, HIGH BICKINGTON, DEVON, EX37 9AX
Distance: 6.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01769 560111
NORTHAM SURGERY
Address: BAY VIEW ROAD, NORTHAM, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 1AZ
Distance: 6.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01237 474994
Transport Links near EX38 8BH
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: EX38 8BH
- Umberleigh
Umberleigh station, Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9ABDistance: 8.67 milesDriving Time: 14.86 minutes - Chapelton (Devon)
Chapelton station, Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZDistance: 8.80 milesDriving Time: 14.97 minutes - Portsmouth Arms
Portsmouth Arms station, adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NBDistance: 10.03 milesDriving Time: 18.56 minutes - Barnstaple
Barnstaple station, Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AUDistance: 12.02 milesDriving Time: 20.04 minutes - Kings Nympton
Kings Nympton station, South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EUDistance: 13.04 milesDriving Time: 22.31 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near EX38 8BH
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near EX38 8BH
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the EX38 8BH Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band A | 17 |
| Band B | 1 |
| Band E | 1 |
What Addresses are in the EX38 8BH Postcode?
Addresses for Potacre Street, Torrington, Devon, which have the EX38 8BH Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the EX38 8BH Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Torridge and West Devon Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Geoffrey Cox |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the EX38 8BH Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Torridge District Council and the County Council is Devon County Council.
Devon County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Torridge District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Torridge District at the following link Torridge District.How much is the Council Tax?
Torridge District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Torridge District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the EX38 8BH Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Devon County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries Unlimited - Bringing ideas, imagination, information and knowledge to people’s lives and communitiesHouse Sales in EX38 8BH
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £137,500 | £137,500 | £137,500 | 1 |
| 2016 | £128,000 | £128,000 | £128,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £137,500 | £137,500 | £137,500 | 1 |
| 2021 | £267,000 | £267,000 | £267,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £460,000 | £460,000 | £460,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the EX38 8BH Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the EX38 8BH Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, New Street, TORRINGTON, EX38 8BX | 0.56 miles | Directions from EX38 8BH to Lidl |
| Tesco, Old Barnstaple Road, BIDEFORD, EX39 4AJ | 8.34 miles | Directions from EX38 8BH to Tesco |
| Morrisons, Kingsley Road, BIDEFORD, EX39 2LG | 8.97 miles | Directions from EX38 8BH to Morrisons |
| Lidl, Clovelly Road, BIDEFORD, EX39 3QU | 8.97 miles | Directions from EX38 8BH to Lidl |
| Asda, Clovelly Road, BIDEFORD, EX39 3QU | 8.97 miles | Directions from EX38 8BH to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the EX38 8BH Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Braunton Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1LG | 9.64 miles | Directions from EX38 8BH to Braunton Road |
| Sourton Cross,a30/ A386 Sourton, Sourton Cross, EX20 4LY | 17.28 miles | Directions from EX38 8BH to Sourton Cross,a30/ A386 Sourton |
| Service Area, Callington Road, Saltash, PL12 6LF | 37.02 miles | Directions from EX38 8BH to Service Area, Callington Road |
| Unit R5, Drakes Circus, Plymouth, PL1 1EA | 40.05 miles | Directions from EX38 8BH to Unit R5, Drakes Circus |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Old Station Road, Whiddon Valley Industrial Estate, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 8PB | 9.47 miles | Directions from EX38 8BH to McDonald's, Old Station Road, Whiddon Valley Industrial Estate, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 8PB |
| McDonald's, Saltash Parkway Industrial Estate, SALTASH, PL12 6LF | 37.12 miles | Directions from EX38 8BH to McDonald's, Saltash Parkway Industrial Estate, SALTASH, PL12 6LF |
| McDonald's, Tavistock Road, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5DA | 37.13 miles | Directions from EX38 8BH to McDonald's, Tavistock Road, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5DA |
| McDonald's, Coypool Road, PLYMOUTH, PL7 4TB | 38.75 miles | Directions from EX38 8BH to McDonald's, Coypool Road, PLYMOUTH, PL7 4TB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Tavistock Road, Derriford, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5US | 36.99 miles | Directions from EX38 8BH to KFC Plymouth - Crown Hill Retail Park |
| KFC, Mutley Plain, PLYMOUTH, PL4 6JG | 39.45 miles | Directions from EX38 8BH to KFC Plymouth - Mutley Plain |
| KFC, Union Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 3LU | 40.24 miles | Directions from EX38 8BH to KFC Plymouth - Union Street |
| KFC, Uplands Crescent, Uplands, SWANSEA, SA2 0EY | 46.54 miles | Directions from EX38 8BH to KFC Swansea - Uplands Crescent |
| KFC, Christchurch Road, Baglan Industrial Park, PORT TALBOT, SA12 7BZ | 47.20 miles | Directions from EX38 8BH to KFC Port Talbot - Christchurch Road |