Postcode EX32 8DF (North Devon)

Map showing EX32 8DF and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX32 8DF is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX32 8DF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX32 8DF 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 8DF as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to EX32 8DF is Ravelin Gardens which is centered 30 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Sowden Lane and is 49 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 1.4 km away.

The closest primary school to EX32 8DF (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 317 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 21, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Ravelin Gardens 30 m
Ravelin Manor Road 75 m
Chanter's Hill 91 m
Constitution Hill 148 m
Fort Hill Drive 159 m
Firs Grove 166 m
Bingham Crescent 177 m
Britten Drive 184 m
Lauderdale Drive 218 m
Brahms Way 225 m
Grieg Drive 234 m
Highfield Close 250 m
Sowden Lane East 252 m
Langarron Park 260 m
Martin Road 263 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX32 8DF

Introduction January 1980
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 8DF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
153 m
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 510 m
Eden Park Academy 529 m
Yeo Valley Primary School 694 m
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
1 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
1.08 km
The Park Community School 1.26 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
1.48 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.48 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.48 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
1.55 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.85 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
1.91 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 2.6 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.87 km
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Good
(November 8, 2016)
3.19 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 3.21 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
3.54 km
Holywell Church of England School 3.58 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 3.88 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX32 8DF - 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
153 m
Sonias Finest Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 21, 2019
317 m
Barnstaple Bowling Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 31, 2008
351 m
Costcutter Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 6, 2020
395 m
Forches Cross CP School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 6, 2016
395 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
October 15, 2015
440 m
Majestic Wine Warehouse Retailers - other Exempt
January 19, 2008
440 m
Mcdonalds Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 6, 2019
440 m
Action For Children Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 4, 2012
476 m
Clayfield Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 2, 2018
476 m
Medard House Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 20, 2010
480 m
Ashleigh C Of E Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 14, 2022
510 m
Taw Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 4, 2019
516 m
D (RDY) Squadron Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 25, 2010
563 m
Lunch Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 4, 2009
563 m
Children's Summer Club Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 30, 2018
566 m
Inspire South West Other catering premises 5
Very Good
August 14, 2017
566 m
Arundel House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 12, 2015
575 m
Frankmarsh Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 27, 2016
578 m
Summerland Stores Retailers - other 4
Good
March 31, 2022
639 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Sowden Lane Bus Stop/Station 49 m
Sowden Lane Bus Stop/Station 52 m
Constitution Hill Bus Stop/Station 79 m
Constitution Hill Bus Stop/Station 112 m
Chanters Hill Bus Stop/Station 228 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 1.4 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 10.07 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 10.07 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 10.08 km
Exeter International Airport Air 58.83 km

Nearby Nature

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

Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 377 m
Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 889 m
Ash Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.18 km
Stoneyard Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.58 km
Stoneyard Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km
Roborough Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.91 km
Tutshill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.23 km
Raleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.58 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.71 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.73 km
Hartpiece Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.93 km
Whitemoor Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.94 km
Pudnor Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.99 km
Blakewell Nursery Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.02 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07968900
Longitude -4.04565300
OS Easting 256802
OS Northing 0133143
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 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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement
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 5B3