Postcode EX32 8LJ (North Devon)

Map showing EX32 8LJ and nearby postcodes

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

EX32 8LJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.6 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 8LJ as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.

The closest road name to EX32 8LJ is Oakleigh Road which is centered 42 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Ashleigh Road and is 60 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 889 m away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX32 8LJ is Fever and Boutique and is 250 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 2, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 38.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.8 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 1.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Oakleigh Road 42 m
Belle Meadow Road 49 m
Bevan Road 63 m
Pulchrass Street 102 m
Summerland Place 114 m
Ashleigh Road 120 m
Barbican Road 128 m
Barbican Close 163 m
Summerland Street 176 m
Fort Street 178 m
Bedford Street 179 m
Sanderling Close 184 m
Fort Terrace 189 m
Ashleigh Crescent 193 m
Barbican Place 195 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX32 8LJ

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 8LJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 0 m
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
519 m
Yeo Valley Primary School 635 m
Eden Park Academy 922 m
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
1 km
The Park Community School 1.01 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
1.2 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
1.22 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.22 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.22 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.35 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
1.64 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
2.01 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 2.09 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.69 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
3.03 km
Holywell Church of England School 3.27 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 3.37 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 3.52 km
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Good
(November 8, 2016)
3.7 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ashleigh C Of E Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 14, 2022
0 m
Medard House Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 20, 2010
42 m
D (RDY) Squadron Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 25, 2010
54 m
Lunch Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 4, 2009
54 m
Summerland Stores Retailers - other 4
Good
March 31, 2022
146 m
Barnstaple Bowling Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 31, 2008
162 m
Taw Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 4, 2019
175 m
The Old Vicarage Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 5, 2014
184 m
The Dovecote Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
215 m
Felicitys Fledglings Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 25, 2018
221 m
Holy Trinity Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 9, 2018
235 m
Fever and Boutique Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 2, 2020
250 m
Arundel House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 12, 2015
267 m
Barnstaple Bus Station Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 8, 2020
285 m
Lloyds Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
March 31, 2008
317 m
Atlantic Blue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 28, 2013
321 m
Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 12, 2018
321 m
Beach Trailer (1) Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
September 2, 2008
321 m
Beach Trailer (2) Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
September 2, 2008
321 m
Bucket And Spade Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 11, 2011
321 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Ashleigh Road Bus Stop/Station 60 m
Ashleigh Road Bus Stop/Station 99 m
Sunset Heights Bus Stop/Station 275 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 277 m
Sunset Heights Bus Stop/Station 281 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 889 m
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.56 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.56 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.58 km
Exeter International Airport Air 59.07 km

Nearby Nature

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

Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 866 m
Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.22 km
Ash Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.63 km
Stoneyard Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km
Roborough Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.2 km
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km
Stoneyard Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km
Tutshill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.28 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.29 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.75 km
Whitemoor Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.95 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 3.02 km
Raleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.08 km
Blakewell Nursery Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.17 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 45.5 Mbps 38.2 Mbps 71.99 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 10.8 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 8 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 17 5
30-300 Mbps 0% 50.2 14.5
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

10 meters consuming 81,188 kWh - mean 8,119 kWh : median 7,821 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX32 8LJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07802300
Longitude -4.05243300
OS Easting 256322
OS Northing 0132971
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2291
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 E33049042
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 008A
Output Area / Small Area 7A2