Postcode EX32 8AW (North Devon)

Map showing EX32 8AW and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX32 8AW is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in October 2005 and is an active postcode. EX32 8AW is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

EX32 8AW is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.5 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 8AW as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.

The closest road name to EX32 8AW is Coppice Close which is centered 104 m away.

The nearest bus stop is North Devon Homes and is 69 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 2.42 km away.

The closest primary school to EX32 8AW (for ages 11 and under) is Orchard Vale Community School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 30, 2017.

The nearest takeaway food is available from The Whiddon Valley Fryer and is 105 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 9, 2021.

Policing for EX32 8AW 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 8AW and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Coppice Close 104 m
Littlefield Close 138 m
Venlock Close 163 m
Laburnum Drive 185 m
Stoat Park 216 m
Peards Down Close 247 m
Hawthorn Road 252 m
A39 259 m
Whiddon Drive 267 m
Otter Way 296 m
Speedwell Close 328 m
Barton Road 367 m
Woolbarn Lawn 403 m
Westacott Road 581 m
Landkey Road 885 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX32 8AW

Introduction October 2005
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

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

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
616 m
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
811 m
Eden Park Academy 859 m
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
1.09 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
1.52 km
The Park Community School 1.64 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 1.74 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 1.83 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 2.08 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.5 km
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Good
(November 8, 2016)
2.55 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
2.84 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
2.86 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
2.86 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
2.86 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
3.3 km
Holywell Church of England School 3.55 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 3.67 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
4.38 km
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(February 14, 2013)
4.48 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Yoppie c/o Carrier 3PL Limited Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
June 15, 2021
0 m
The Whiddon Valley Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
105 m
Whiddon Valley Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 17, 2013
105 m
Actavis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 11, 2016
132 m
Junglaroo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 22, 2019
257 m
Table Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 7, 2018
324 m
Brendon Hill Crafts Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
August 8, 2011
406 m
Big Baps Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
April 8, 2021
546 m
Wickes Building Supplies Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 26, 2021
546 m
Kiddywinks Childcare Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 20, 2020
555 m
Whiddon Valley Community Centre Other catering premises 5
Very Good
July 20, 2011
555 m
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
February 13, 2010
571 m
Homebase Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 26, 2021
571 m
Northern Devon Foodbank (Barnstaple) Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 16, 2015
571 m
Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
January 24, 2019
571 m
Tesco Barnstaple Customer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 22, 2019
571 m
ZORBA Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
September 14, 2021
571 m
Arts Play-Bstple, CAN Play-Bstple Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 21, 2006
616 m
Orchard Vale Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
616 m
Portmore Golf Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 18, 2019
679 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

North Devon Homes Bus Stop/Station 69 m
Westacott Road Shops Bus Stop/Station 72 m
Venlock Close Bus Stop/Station 192 m
Venlock Close Bus Stop/Station 198 m
Castle Park Bus Stop/Station 267 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 2.42 km
Exeter International Airport Air 57.46 km

Nearby Nature

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

Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 1.07 km
Ash Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Stoneyard Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.81 km
Stoneyard Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.94 km
Whitemoor Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.08 km
Harford Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.34 km
Raleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.35 km
Bableigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.66 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.69 km
Roborough Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.81 km
Ryland's Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.81 km
Codden Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.84 km
Trunelshute Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.01 km
Hangman's Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.14 km

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07299800
Longitude -4.02896500
OS Easting 257952
OS Northing 0132367
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
24943
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: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Ageing industrious workers
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 E33046293
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 010
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 010A
Output Area / Small Area 8C1