Postcode EX32 8HX (North Devon)

Map showing EX32 8HX and nearby postcodes

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

EX32 8HX 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 8HX as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.

The closest road name to EX32 8HX is Higher Church Street which is centered 10 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bus Station and is 92 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 698 m away.

The closest primary school to EX32 8HX (for ages 11 and under) is Ashleigh CofE Primary School.

The local pub for residents of EX32 8HX is Fever and Boutique and is 116 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 2, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Bramleys and is 175 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 23, 2022.

Residents reported an average download speed of 62.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 86.7% 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 1.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Higher Church Street 10 m
Trinity Street 48 m
Lower Church Street 50 m
Summerland Street 69 m
Salem Street 69 m
Brannams Square 79 m
Kiln Lane 94 m
Barbican Place 94 m
Buller Road 110 m
Albert Lane 116 m
Pulchrass Street 121 m
Bedford Street 128 m
Litchdon Street 129 m
Barbican Terrace 140 m
Summerland Place 143 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX32 8HX

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 8HX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 221 m
Yeo Valley Primary School 667 m
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
712 m
The Park Community School 1.04 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
1.1 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.1 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.1 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
1.13 km
Eden Park Academy 1.14 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.15 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
1.36 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
1.49 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 1.88 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
2.23 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.72 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
2.84 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 3.15 km
Holywell Church of England School 3.22 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 3.71 km
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Good
(November 8, 2016)
3.91 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Felicitys Fledglings Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 25, 2018
0 m
Summerland Stores Retailers - other 4
Good
March 31, 2022
86 m
The Dovecote Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
94 m
Barnstaple Bus Station Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 8, 2020
106 m
Lloyds Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
March 31, 2008
112 m
Fever and Boutique Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 2, 2020
116 m
The Old Vicarage Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 5, 2014
120 m
The Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub 1
Needs Major Improvement
April 4, 2022
151 m
Imperial Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 5, 2020
153 m
Golden Lion Tap Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 3, 2017
165 m
Scoffs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 2, 2019
165 m
The Bike Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 12, 2019
165 m
D (RDY) Squadron Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 25, 2010
168 m
Lunch Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 4, 2009
168 m
Holy Trinity Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 9, 2018
173 m
Bramleys Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 23, 2022
175 m
HerboloQi Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 18, 2022
179 m
Vacant Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 3, 2018
192 m
Barum Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
December 5, 2019
218 m
Beatsworkin Coffee n Skate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 28, 2015
218 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 92 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 95 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 97 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 107 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 110 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 698 m
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.35 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.35 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.36 km
Exeter International Airport Air 59.23 km

Nearby Nature

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

Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 1.09 km
Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.35 km
Ash Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.8 km
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.99 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km
Stoneyard Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km
Tutshill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.23 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.24 km
Roborough Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.29 km
Stoneyard Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.41 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.67 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.88 km
Whitemoor Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.05 km
Blakewell Nursery Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.2 km
Coronation Clump Woodland Or Forest 3.21 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 71 Mbps 62.7 Mbps 79.7 Mbps
Upload 19.8 Mbps 15.9 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% 22 1
30-300 Mbps 13.3% 65.4 16.9
300+ Mbps 86.7% - -

Gas Consumption

14 meters consuming 162,065 kWh - mean 11,576 kWh : median 10,156 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX32 8HX - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07790200
Longitude -4.05560600
OS Easting 256101
OS Northing 0132964
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
8682
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

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

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: Hampered aspiration
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 7A2