Postcode EX32 8LW (North Devon)

Map showing EX32 8LW and nearby postcodes

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

EX32 8LW 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 8LW as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood.

The closest road name to EX32 8LW is Maiden Street which is centered 23 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Imperial Hotel and is 152 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 578 m away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX32 8LW is Lilicos and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 28, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Ali's Alcove and is 25 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 4, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 57.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Maiden Street 23 m
The Square 36 m
Diamond Street 82 m
The Strand 89 m
Wells Street 98 m
Silver Street 157 m
Albert Lane 167 m
Kiln Lane 170 m
Cross Street 177 m
Brannams Square 208 m
Queen Street 212 m
Litchdon Lane 216 m
Butchers Row 218 m
Paiges Lane 225 m
Malletts Lane 227 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX32 8LW

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 8LW - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 472 m
Yeo Valley Primary School 715 m
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
918 m
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
925 m
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
925 m
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
925 m
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
987 m
The Park Community School 1.19 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
1.29 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
1.36 km
Eden Park Academy 1.39 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
1.6 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 1.66 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
2.48 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
2.66 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.84 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 2.94 km
Holywell Church of England School 3.25 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 3.96 km
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Good
(November 8, 2016)
4.13 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lilicos Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 28, 2019
0 m
Treat Time Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 6, 2019
0 m
Ali's Alcove Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 4, 2018
25 m
Everest Gurkha Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 28, 2019
25 m
Fatbelly Freds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
25 m
Jatujak Oriental Food Shop Retailers - other 4
Good
August 3, 2021
25 m
Maiden Arch by Robert Bryant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 31, 2022
25 m
Silver Tree Thai Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 2, 2022
25 m
Royal Fortescue Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 1, 2019
40 m
The Bank Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 1, 2019
40 m
The Southgate Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 17, 2021
40 m
Bromley's at the Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 22, 2017
62 m
Dhaba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
89 m
Fireaway Designer Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 18, 2021
89 m
Honeymoon Chinese And Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 22, 2019
89 m
Moghul Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
89 m
Queen Annes Cafe On The Strand Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 9, 2018
89 m
Tea by the Taw Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 21, 2018
89 m
The Watergate Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 11, 2019
89 m
Golden Lion Tap Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 3, 2017
96 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Imperial Hotel Bus Stop/Station 152 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 176 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 177 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 181 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 185 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 578 m
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.13 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.13 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.15 km
Exeter International Airport Air 59.46 km

Nearby Nature

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

Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 1.33 km
Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.47 km
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.75 km
Ash Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km
Tutshill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.16 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.29 km
Roborough Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.35 km
Stoneyard Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.39 km
Stoneyard Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.68 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.8 km
Blakewell Nursery Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.17 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.22 km
Whitemoor Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.24 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 65.1 Mbps 57.3 Mbps 78.12 Mbps
Upload 18.9 Mbps 14.8 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% 21 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 64.6 17.6
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

10 meters consuming 122,678 kWh - mean 12,268 kWh : median 7,156 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX32 8LW - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07847200
Longitude -4.05913400
OS Easting 255854
OS Northing 0133034
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: Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood
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 E33046288
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 008A
Output Area / Small Area 7A1