The postcode EX32 8AY is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in October 2012 and is an active postcode. EX32 8AY is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX32 8AY is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.3 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 8AY as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Retired communal city dwellers.
The closest road name to EX32 8AY is Litchdon Street which is centered 35 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Imperial Hotel and is 116 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 600 m away.
The closest primary school to EX32 8AY (for ages 11 and under) is Ashleigh CofE Primary School.
The local pub for residents of EX32 8AY is Golden Lion Tap and is 136 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 3, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Bramleys and is 213 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 23, 2022.
Residents reported an average download speed of 51.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.3 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 0.5 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for EX32 8AY is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Devon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to EX32 8AY and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX32 8AY, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX32 8AY
| Introduction | October 2012 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX32 8AY - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 299 m | |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 758 m | |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 806 m |
| The Park Community School | Academy | 11-16 | 986 m | |
| Petroc | College | 16-99 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 1.05 km |
| Pilton Infants' School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (March 25, 2011) | 1.13 km |
| Pathfield School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.13 km |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.13 km |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 11, 2015) | 1.13 km |
| Eden Park Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.2 km | |
| The Lampard Community School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (July 19, 2017) | 1.37 km |
| Pilton Community College | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 1.51 km |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.8 km | |
| Orchard Vale Community School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 2.29 km |
| Bishops Tawton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 2.65 km |
| On Track Education Services | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 12, 2018) | 2.74 km |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 3.07 km | |
| Holywell Church of England School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.13 km | |
| Landkey Community Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 3.73 km | |
| Goodleigh Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 8, 2016) | 4 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX32 8AY - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyds Pharmacy | Exempt March 31, 2008 | 21 m | |
| Imperial Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2020 | 76 m | |
| HerboloQi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2022 | 79 m | |
| Felicitys Fledglings | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2018 | 101 m | |
| Golden Lion Tap | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2017 | 136 m | |
| Scoffs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 2, 2019 | 136 m | |
| The Bike Shed | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2019 | 136 m | |
| The Old Vicarage Bed and Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2014 | 139 m | |
| Holy Trinity Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2018 | 154 m | |
| The Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement April 4, 2022 | 160 m | |
| Barnstaple Bus Station Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2020 | 169 m | |
| Summerland Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 31, 2022 | 183 m | |
| The Dovecote | Awaiting Inspection | 189 m | |
| Bromley's at the Museum | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2017 | 192 m | |
| Fever and Boutique | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2020 | 201 m | |
| Bramleys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2022 | 213 m | |
| Royal Fortescue Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2019 | 221 m | |
| The Bank | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2019 | 221 m | |
| The Southgate | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2021 | 221 m | |
| Lilicos | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2019 | 231 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX32 8AY - Data from Apr 2022
| Imperial Hotel | 116 m | |
| Bus Station | 145 m | |
| Bus Station | 156 m | |
| Bus Station | 159 m | |
| Bus Station | 164 m | |
| Barnstaple Rail Station | 600 m | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 9.26 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 9.26 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 9.28 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 59.23 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX32 8AY - Data from Dec 2021
| Sowden Reservoir | 1.16 km | |
| Frankmarsh Wood | 1.45 km | |
| Ash Plantation | 1.9 km | |
| Anchor Wood | 1.92 km | |
| Larkbear Plantation | 2.03 km | |
| Elmpark Copse | 2.16 km | |
| Tutshill Wood | 2.3 km | |
| Stoneyard Wood | 2.32 km | |
| Roborough Plantation | 2.39 km | |
| Stoneyard Plantation | 2.51 km | |
| Shorleigh Wood | 2.58 km | |
| Hollamoor Clump | 2.78 km | |
| Whitemoor Copse | 3.02 km | |
| Coronation Clump | 3.13 km | |
| Tent Hill | 3.16 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX32 8AY - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 40 Mbps | 51.7 Mbps | 80 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 12.3 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 17 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 56.1 | 13.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for EX32 8AY - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 51.07721400 |
| Longitude | -4.05650800 |
| OS Easting | 256034 |
| OS Northing | 0132889 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Devon |
| County Electorial Division | Barnstaple North ED |
| Electoral Ward | Barnstaple Central |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000043 |
| Travel To Work Area | Barnstaple |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers Group: Ageing city dwellers Subgroup: Retired communal city dwellers |
| 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 | E33049046 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Devon 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Devon 009A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7D3 |