Postcode EX32 8AX (North Devon)

Map showing EX32 8AX and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX32 8AX is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in September 2017 and is an active postcode. EX32 8AX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX32 8AX is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.3 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 8AX as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.

The closest road name to EX32 8AX is Goodleigh View which is centered 26 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Gorwell Road and is 60 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 1.7 km away.

The closest primary school to EX32 8AX (for ages 11 and under) is Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 6, 2019.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Sonias Finest and is 459 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 21, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 45.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 75% 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 0.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Goodleigh View 26 m
Grieg Drive 80 m
Walton Way 95 m
Valley Close 101 m
Haydn Close 112 m
Britten Drive 135 m
Crow View 155 m
Martin Road 177 m
The Close 185 m
Brahms Way 198 m
Gorwell Road 199 m
Concorde Drive 207 m
Oliver Road 212 m
Fort Hill Drive 215 m
Lundy Close 219 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX32 8AX

Introduction September 2017
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 8AX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
322 m
Eden Park Academy 515 m
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 815 m
Yeo Valley Primary School 824 m
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
1.19 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
1.2 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
1.35 km
The Park Community School 1.53 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
1.63 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.63 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.63 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
2.06 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
2.16 km
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Good
(November 8, 2016)
2.89 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 2.9 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
3.07 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 3.13 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
3.85 km
Holywell Church of England School 3.85 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 4.17 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Barn-A-B's Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 25, 2010
322 m
Sonias Finest Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 21, 2019
459 m
Costcutter Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 6, 2020
495 m
Forches Cross CP School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 6, 2016
495 m
Frankmarsh Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 27, 2016
555 m
Barnstaple Bowling Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 31, 2008
654 m
Children's Summer Club Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 30, 2018
673 m
Inspire South West Other catering premises 5
Very Good
August 14, 2017
673 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
October 15, 2015
686 m
Majestic Wine Warehouse Retailers - other Exempt
January 19, 2008
686 m
Mcdonalds Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 6, 2019
686 m
Action For Children Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 4, 2012
773 m
Clayfield Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 2, 2018
773 m
Medard House Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 20, 2010
783 m
Kiddywinks Childcare Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 20, 2020
788 m
Whiddon Valley Community Centre Other catering premises 5
Very Good
July 20, 2011
788 m
Freedom Social Projects Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 20, 2018
797 m
Love & Sparkle Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
January 14, 2022
797 m
Smiths News PLC Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
February 23, 2022
797 m
Greenfields Respite And Day Service Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 12, 2010
811 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Gorwell Road Bus Stop/Station 60 m
Gorwell Road Bus Stop/Station 61 m
Valley Close Bus Stop/Station 77 m
Walton Way Bus Stop/Station 97 m
Walton Way Bus Stop/Station 105 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 1.7 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 10.37 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 10.37 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 10.38 km
Exeter International Airport Air 58.76 km

Nearby Nature

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

Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 244 m
Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 709 m
Ash Plantation Woodland Or Forest 888 m
Stoneyard Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.27 km
Stoneyard Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.41 km
Roborough Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km
Tutshill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.19 km
Raleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.27 km
Hartpiece Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.73 km
Pudnor Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.82 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.86 km
Blakewell Nursery Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.88 km
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.98 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.04 km
Whitemoor Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.05 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 41.3 Mbps 45.4 Mbps 74.31 Mbps
Upload 10.1 Mbps 12.6 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 11 1
30-300 Mbps 25% 48.5 13.6
300+ Mbps 75% - -

Gas Consumption

10 meters consuming 52,297 kWh - mean 5,230 kWh : median 4,313 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

16 meters consuming 57,900 kWh - mean 3,619 kWh : median 2,634 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX32 8AX - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.08135800
Longitude -4.04209500
OS Easting 257058
OS Northing 0133322
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
12634
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Devon
County Electorial Division Barnstaple North ED
Electoral Ward Barnstaple with Pilton
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: Rural residents
Group: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants
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 E33049041
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 008C
Output Area / Small Area 1B3