Postcode EX32 8ED (North Devon)

Map showing EX32 8ED and nearby postcodes

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

EX32 8ED 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 8ED as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Multi-ethnic hardship.

The closest road name to EX32 8ED is John Gay Road which is centered 85 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Post Office and is 20 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 1.46 km away.

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

The nearest takeaway food is available from Sonias Finest and is 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 21, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 48.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 54.5% 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 1.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

John Gay Road 85 m
Brewer Road 126 m
Bingham Crescent 140 m
Forches Avenue 146 m
Hawley Close 150 m
Hawley Manor 176 m
Constitution Hill 180 m
Gould Close 181 m
Lauderdale Drive 206 m
Hayne Park 215 m
Sowden Lane East 218 m
John Gay Close 221 m
Wilkey Close 233 m
Highfield Close 233 m
Gould Road 260 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX32 8ED

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 8ED - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Eden Park Academy 269 m
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
470 m
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 653 m
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
729 m
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
771 m
Yeo Valley Primary School 1 km
The Park Community School 1.09 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
1.36 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
1.77 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.77 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.77 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.92 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
2.2 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.62 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 2.71 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 2.92 km
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Good
(November 8, 2016)
3.12 km
Holywell Church of England School 3.4 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
3.57 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 3.96 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Post Office Bus Stop/Station 20 m
Gould Road Bus Stop/Station 108 m
Gould Road Bus Stop/Station 166 m
Constitution Hill Bus Stop/Station 211 m
Constitution Hill Bus Stop/Station 243 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 1.46 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 10.16 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 10.16 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 10.17 km
Exeter International Airport Air 58.52 km

Nearby Nature

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

Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 317 m
Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
Ash Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.33 km
Stoneyard Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.69 km
Stoneyard Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
Roborough Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.17 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.42 km
Tutshill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.54 km
Raleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
Whitemoor Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.63 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.68 km
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.86 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.95 km
Hartpiece Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.19 km
Pudnor Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.26 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 52.7 Mbps 48.3 Mbps 78.96 Mbps
Upload 15.3 Mbps 14.2 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% 15 1
30-300 Mbps 45.5% 53.8 16.3
300+ Mbps 54.5% - -

Gas Consumption

12 meters consuming 129,167 kWh - mean 10,764 kWh : median 7,249 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX32 8ED - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07729500
Longitude -4.04319200
OS Easting 256967
OS Northing 0132872
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: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Challenged diversity
Subgroup: Multi-ethnic hardship
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 7A3