Postcode EX32 8AR (North Devon)

Map showing EX32 8AR and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX32 8AR is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in December 2001 and is an active postcode. EX32 8AR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX32 8AR is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.8 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 EX32 8AR as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.

The closest road name to EX32 8AR is Hawley Close which is centered 26 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Post Office and is 170 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 1.54 km away.

The closest primary school to EX32 8AR (for ages 11 and under) is Eden Park Academy.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Sonias Finest and is 151 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 21, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 39.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.3 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for EX32 8AR is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Devon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to EX32 8AR and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX32 8AR, and the approximate distance away.

Hawley Close 26 m
Hawley Manor 45 m
John Gay Road 68 m
Sowden Lane East 69 m
Brahms Way 111 m
Bingham Crescent 116 m
Constitution Hill 170 m
Forches Avenue 206 m
Britten Drive 207 m
John Gay Close 213 m
Walton Way 225 m
Ravelin Manor Road 230 m
Ravelin Gardens 236 m
Brewer Road 245 m
Grieg Drive 250 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX32 8AR

Introduction December 2001
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX32 8AR - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Eden Park Academy 288 m
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
379 m
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 689 m
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
878 m
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
903 m
Yeo Valley Primary School 933 m
The Park Community School 1.24 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
1.33 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
1.72 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.72 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.72 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
2 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
2.16 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.77 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 2.78 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 2.97 km
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Good
(November 8, 2016)
3.03 km
Holywell Church of England School 3.55 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
3.67 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 4.04 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX32 8AR - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sonias Finest Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 21, 2019
151 m
Costcutter Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 6, 2020
192 m
Forches Cross CP School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 6, 2016
192 m
Barn-A-B's Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 25, 2010
379 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
October 15, 2015
402 m
Majestic Wine Warehouse Retailers - other Exempt
January 19, 2008
402 m
Mcdonalds Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 6, 2019
402 m
Freedom Social Projects Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 20, 2018
491 m
Love & Sparkle Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
January 14, 2022
491 m
Smiths News PLC Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
February 23, 2022
491 m
Action For Children Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 4, 2012
537 m
Clayfield Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 2, 2018
537 m
Barnstaple Bowling Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 31, 2008
546 m
Kiddywinks Childcare Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 20, 2020
592 m
Whiddon Valley Community Centre Other catering premises 5
Very Good
July 20, 2011
592 m
Taw Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 4, 2019
638 m
B And M Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 9, 2014
655 m
Snack Box Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
February 19, 2019
655 m
Arundel House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 12, 2015
666 m
Medard House Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 20, 2010
668 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX32 8AR - Data from Apr 2022

Post Office Bus Stop/Station 170 m
Constitution Hill Bus Stop/Station 176 m
Constitution Hill Bus Stop/Station 194 m
Gould Road Bus Stop/Station 242 m
Walton Way Bus Stop/Station 246 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 1.54 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 10.24 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 10.24 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 10.25 km
Exeter International Airport Air 58.59 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX32 8AR - Data from Dec 2021

Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 192 m
Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.01 km
Ash Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.18 km
Stoneyard Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
Stoneyard Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.65 km
Roborough Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km
Tutshill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.43 km
Raleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.48 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.57 km
Whitemoor Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.77 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.81 km
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.9 km
Hartpiece Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.04 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.1 km
Pudnor Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.12 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX32 8AR - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 39.5 Mbps 39.6 Mbps 69.47 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 9.5 Mbps 15.84 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 8 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 27 4
30-300 Mbps 0% 44 11
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

17 meters consuming 141,064 kWh - mean 8,298 kWh : median 8,167 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

17 meters consuming 90,623 kWh - mean 5,331 kWh : median 5,293 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX32 8AR - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07860800
Longitude -4.04265000
OS Easting 257009
OS Northing 0133017
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2896
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Devon
County Electorial Division Barnstaple South ED
Electoral Ward Barnstaple with Westacott
Local Authority District North Devon
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000043
Travel To Work Area Barnstaple

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Hard-pressed living
Group: Industrious communities
Subgroup: Industrious transitions
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Barnstaple BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33049050
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 010
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 010B
Output Area / Small Area 8A1