EX38 8HY 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 (8HY) 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 HY.

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 8HY 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 8HY postcode have the street address of Elm Close

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 18 individuals call the EX38 8HY postcode their home.

It is situated within the post town of TORRINGTON within the old postal county of Devon.

EX38 8HY is within the village of Stibb Cross.

The EX38 8HY postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in EX38 8HY are houses. Of these houses, most are detached.

Most properties in EX38 8HY are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.

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Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Map Coordinates for EX38 8HY

Latitude	50.9135490569
Longitude	-4.23327320708

Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from EX38 8HY © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for EX38 8HY

Sun 5th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	30.00%	ESE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	83.00%	SE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Heavy rain	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	87.00%	NNE 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	7.00%	N 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	2.00%	SSE 2 mph

Mon 6th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	4.00%	ESE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	3.00%	E 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	4.00%	SE 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	3.00%	NNW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	2.00%	NW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	7.00%	NW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	2.00%	NW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	0.00%	NW 9 mph

Tue 7th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	5.00%	NW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	5.00%	NNW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	5.00%	NNW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	6.00%	NNW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	1.00%	NNW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Sunny day	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	1.00%	NW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Sunny day	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	0.00%	NW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	0.00%	NW 7 mph

Wed 8th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	3.00%	WNW 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	6.00%	NW 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	6.00%	W 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	3.00%	NNE 2 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	4.00%	NNW 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	4.00%	NNW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	1.00%	NNW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	4.00%	NW 4 mph

Thu 9th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	4.00%	SSW 2 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Mist	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	15.00%	SSW 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Mist	9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	14.00%	SSE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	3.00%	SW 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	4.00%	N 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	5.00%	N 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	4.00%	ENE 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	4.00%	ENE 4 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the EX38 8HY Postcode?

Download Speeds For EX38 8HY

Average Mbps	159.300
Median Mbps	80.000
Maximum Mbps	1000.000

EX38 8HY has an average download speed of 159.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

257 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

92% of postcodes (1,095,657) have slower broadband speeds.

7% of postcodes (88,727) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For EX38 8HY

Average Mbps	23.300
Median Mbps	20.000
Maximum Mbps	115.000

EX38 8HY has an average upload speed of 23.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

693 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

97% of postcodes (1,144,137) have slower upload speeds.

3% of postcodes (39,811) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of EX38 8HY Postcode

England Primary Schools

Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit

Address: Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit, Fore Street, Langtree, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8NF

Distance: 1.35 miles

School Website

Contact: 01805601354

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near EX38 8HY

TORRINGTON DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: HALSDON TERRACE, TORRINGTON, DEVON, EX38 8DY

Distance: 4.64 miles

Contact: :

CASTLE HILL DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: CASTLE HILL GARDENS, TORRINGTON, DEVON, EX38 8EU

Distance: 4.84 miles

Contact: :

THE QUAY DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: NATWEST BANK CHAMBERS, THE QUAY, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2HW

Distance: 7.29 miles

Contact: :

QUEEN ANNE DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 4 QUEEN ANNES, HIGH STREET, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2AS

Distance: 7.30 miles

Contact: :

TOWER HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY

Address: TOWER HOUSE, THE STRAND, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2ND

Distance: 7.47 miles

Contact: :

NORTHAM DENTAL SURGERY (ADP)

Address: BAY VIEW ROAD, NORTHAM, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 1AZ

Distance: 8.64 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near EX38 8HY

ALLIED PHARMACY TORRINGTON

Address: 1 HIGH STREET, TORRINGTON, EX38 8HN

Distance: 4.72 miles

Contact: tel: 01805 622174

ASDA PHARMACY

Address: CLOVELLY ROAD, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 3QU

Distance: 6.51 miles

Contact: tel: 01237 427720

BIDEFORD PHARMACY

Address: BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE, ABBOTSHAM ROAD, BIDEFORD, EX39 3AF

Distance: 7.22 miles

Contact: tel: 01237 472002

WELL

Address: 9 HIGH STREET, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2AA

Distance: 7.31 miles

Contact: tel: 01237 473635

BOOTS

Address: 2 HIGH STREET, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2AA

Distance: 7.31 miles

Contact: tel: 01237 472019

LLOYDSPHARMACY

Address: CLARENCE WHARF, BARNSTAPLE STREET, BIDEFORD, EX39 4AU

Distance: 7.34 miles

Contact: tel: 01237 421221

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near EX38 8HY

A & J OPTICIANS

Address: 10 FORE STREET, TORRINGTON, DEVON, EX38 8HQ

Distance: 4.76 miles

Contact: :

JUST SPECTACLES

Address: 25 MARKET PLACE, BIDEFORD, EX39 2DR

Distance: 7.24 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (BIDEFORD)

Address: 13-15 HIGH STREET, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2AA

Distance: 7.31 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (BIDEFORD)

Address: 79 HIGH STREET, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2AA

Distance: 7.31 miles

Contact: :

HUGHES OPTICIANS

Address: 16 BRIDGELAND STREET, BIDEFORD, EX39 2QE

Distance: 7.43 miles

Contact: :

HUGHES OPTICIANS

Address: 16 BRIDGELAND STREET, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 2QE

Distance: 7.43 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near EX38 8HY

CASTLE GARDENS SURGERY

Address: CASTLE HILL GARDENS, TORRINGTON, DEVON, EX38 8EU

Distance: 4.84 miles

Contact: tel: 07805 623222

TORRINGTON HEALTH CENTRE

Address: NEW ROAD, TORRINGTON, DEVON, EX38 8EL

Distance: 4.85 miles

Contact: tel: 01805 622247

BLACK TORRINGTON SURGERY

Address: BOWHAY CLOSE, BLACK TORRINGTON, BEAWORTHY, DEVON, EX21 5QE

Distance: 6.37 miles

Contact: tel: 01409 231628

BRADWORTHY SURGERY

Address: THE SQUARE, BRADWORTHY, HOLSWORTHY, DEVON, EX22 7SY

Distance: 6.67 miles

Contact: tel: 01409 241215

BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: ABBOTSHAM ROAD, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 3AF

Distance: 7.22 miles

Contact: tel: 01237 476363

WOODA SURGERY

Address: CLARENCE WHARF, BARNSTAPLE STREET, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 4AU

Distance: 7.34 miles

Contact: tel: 01237 471071

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Transport Links near EX38 8HY

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: EX38 8HY

Umberleigh
Umberleigh station, Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB
Distance: 13.97 miles
Driving Time: 24.49 minutes
Chapelton (Devon)
Chapelton station, Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ
Distance: 14.10 miles
Driving Time: 24.60 minutes
Portsmouth Arms
Portsmouth Arms station, adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB
Distance: 15.33 miles
Driving Time: 28.19 minutes
Kings Nympton
Kings Nympton station, South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU
Distance: 18.33 miles
Driving Time: 31.94 minutes
Barnstaple
Barnstaple station, Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU
Distance: 18.42 miles
Driving Time: 27.25 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near EX38 8HY

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near EX38 8HY

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands for the EX38 8HY Postcode?

Council Tax Bands for EX38 8HY
Council Tax Band	Number of Properties
Band C	5
Band D	5

What Addresses are in the EX38 8HY Postcode?

Addresses for Elm Close, Stibb Cross, Torrington, Devon, which have the EX38 8HY Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives in the EX38 8HY Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Torridge and West Devon Co Const
Member or Parliament	Sir Geoffrey Cox
Contact Details	Contact Sir Geoffrey Cox
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the EX38 8HY 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 8HY 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.

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House Sales in EX38 8HY

Yearly House Sales for EX38 8HY
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2012	£250,000	£250,000	£250,000	1
2015	£242,000	£234,500	£238,250	2
2018	£265,000	£265,000	£265,000	1
2020	£330,000	£330,000	£330,000	1
2022	£417,500	£400,000	£408,750	2

Postcodes near the EX38 8HY Postcode

EX38 8JQ EX38 8LH EX38 8HZ Beech Road EX38 8RB Heathland View EX38 8HX Willow Grove

What Popular Supermarkets are near the EX38 8HY Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near EX38 8HY
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Lidl, New Street, TORRINGTON, EX38 8BX	7.25 miles	Directions from EX38 8HY to Lidl
Lidl, Clovelly Road, BIDEFORD, EX39 3QU	10.48 miles	Directions from EX38 8HY to Lidl
Asda, Clovelly Road, BIDEFORD, EX39 3QU	10.48 miles	Directions from EX38 8HY to Asda
Aldi, Atlantic Park Way, BIDEFORD, EX39 3FR	10.67 miles	Directions from EX38 8HY to Aldi
Tesco, Old Barnstaple Road, BIDEFORD, EX39 4AJ	12.02 miles	Directions from EX38 8HY to Tesco

What Popular Restaurants are near the EX38 8HY Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near EX38 8HY
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Braunton Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1LG	13.71 miles	Directions from EX38 8HY to Braunton Road
Sourton Cross,a30/ A386 Sourton, Sourton Cross, EX20 4LY	16.10 miles	Directions from EX38 8HY to Sourton Cross,a30/ A386 Sourton
Service Area, Callington Road, Saltash, PL12 6LF	34.08 miles	Directions from EX38 8HY to Service Area, Callington Road
Unit R5, Drakes Circus, Plymouth, PL1 1EA	37.58 miles	Directions from EX38 8HY to Unit R5, Drakes Circus

Mcdonald's Restaurants near EX38 8HY
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Old Station Road, Whiddon Valley Industrial Estate, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 8PB	13.83 miles	Directions from EX38 8HY to McDonald's, Old Station Road, Whiddon Valley Industrial Estate, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 8PB
McDonald's, Saltash Parkway Industrial Estate, SALTASH, PL12 6LF	34.21 miles	Directions from EX38 8HY to McDonald's, Saltash Parkway Industrial Estate, SALTASH, PL12 6LF
McDonald's, Tavistock Road, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5DA	34.74 miles	Directions from EX38 8HY to McDonald's, Tavistock Road, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5DA
McDonald's, Coypool Road, PLYMOUTH, PL7 4TB	36.56 miles	Directions from EX38 8HY to McDonald's, Coypool Road, PLYMOUTH, PL7 4TB

KFC Restaurants near EX38 8HY
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Tavistock Road, Derriford, PLYMOUTH, PL6 5US	34.61 miles	Directions from EX38 8HY to KFC Plymouth - Crown Hill Retail Park
KFC, Mutley Plain, PLYMOUTH, PL4 6JG	37.01 miles	Directions from EX38 8HY to KFC Plymouth - Mutley Plain
KFC, Union Street, PLYMOUTH, PL1 3LU	37.71 miles	Directions from EX38 8HY to KFC Plymouth - Union Street
KFC, Uplands Crescent, Uplands, SWANSEA, SA2 0EY	49.96 miles	Directions from EX38 8HY to KFC Swansea - Uplands Crescent
KFC, Christchurch Road, Baglan Industrial Park, PORT TALBOT, SA12 7BZ	51.05 miles	Directions from EX38 8HY to KFC Port Talbot - Christchurch Road