EX32 Postcode District
EX32 is one of 2 Postcode Districts for the Barnstaple Post town in Devon
The EX32 postcode district is located in the EX Exeter postal area, EX32 has a population of 24,250 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 51.19 square miles (132.58 square kilometres or 32,760.64 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the EX32 postcode district is Barnstaple, located in the county of Devon in England. Other significant settlements in the district include Bishops Tawton, East Buckland, Filleigh, Landkey, Portmore, Swimbridge, and West Buckland. The postal town with the highest postcode count is also Barnstaple.
There are 5 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector EX32 0, covers Bishops Tawton and Landkey and Swimbridge and Filleigh in Devon.
The sector EX32 2 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The sector EX32 7, covers Barnstaple and Brayford and Goodleigh in Devon.
The sector EX32 8, covers Barnstaple in Devon.
The sector EX32 9, covers Barnstaple in Devon.
Post towns for this district are BARNSTAPLE, BRAUNTON, UMBERLEIGH.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the North Devon District area with a total of 836 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple | 5.04 | W |
| South Molton | 6.13 | SE |
| Lynton | 11.72 | NNE |
| Northam | 12.00 | W |
| Bideford | 12.07 | WSW |
| Great Torrington | 12.12 | SW |
| Ilfracombe | 12.13 | NW |
| Dulverton | 17.28 | E |
| North Tawton | 19.04 | S |
| Minehead | 22.19 | ENE |
| Tiverton | 23.10 | ESE |
| Crediton | 23.20 | SSE |
| Okehampton | 23.29 | S |
| Holsworthy | 25.55 | SW |
| Wiveliscombe | 27.55 | E |
| Watchet | 27.68 | ENE |
| Chagford | 28.08 | S |
| Cullompton | 28.38 | ESE |
| Moretonhampstead | 29.58 | SSE |
| Porthcawl | 29.89 | NNE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 815
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARNSTAPLE | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 8 | 177 |
| BARNSTAPLE | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 9 | 141 |
| BARNSTAPLE | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 7 | 119 |
| Landkey | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 0 | 70 |
| Bishops Tawton | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 0 | 65 |
| Swimbridge | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 0 | 33 |
| Goodleigh | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 7 | 22 |
| Filleigh | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 0 | 19 |
| Brayford | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 7 | 17 |
| Brayford | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 7 | 16 |
| West Buckland | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 0 | 15 |
| BARNSTAPLE | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 0 | 15 |
| Bishops Tawton | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 0 | 12 |
| BARNSTAPLE | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 8 | 11 |
| BARNSTAPLE | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 8 | 9 |
| Swimbridge | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 0 | 9 |
| Filleigh | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 0 | 7 |
| Whiddon Valley Industrial Estate | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 8 | 5 |
| Whiddon Valley Industrial Estate | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 8 | 5 |
| Landkey | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 0 | 5 |
| Goodleigh | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 7 | 5 |
| BARNSTAPLE | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 9 | 4 |
| Bratton Fleming | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 7 | 4 |
| Stoke Rivers | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 7 | 3 |
| West Buckland | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 0 | 3 |
| East Buckland | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 0 | 3 |
| Stoke Rivers | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 7 | 3 |
| BARNSTAPLE | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 7 | 2 |
| East Buckland | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 0 | 2 |
| BARNSTAPLE | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 8 | 2 |
| Bratton Fleming | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 7 | 2 |
| Snapper | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 7 | 2 |
| BARNSTAPLE | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 7 | 1 |
| Landkey | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 7 | 1 |
| Goodleigh | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 7 | 1 |
| Goodleigh | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 7 | 1 |
| Snapper | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 7 | 1 |
| Chelfham | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 7 | 1 |
| Portmore | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 0 | 1 |
| Filleigh | BARNSTAPLE | EX32 0 | 1 |
Street list for EX32
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| QUEEN STREET | 133 |
| DIAMOND STREET | 100 |
| GAYDON STREET A39 | 79 |
| OLD STATION ROAD | 61 |
| BEVAN ROAD | 58 |
| PILTON CAUSEWAY A39 | 57 |
| HUGHES AVENUE | 50 |
| BELLE MEADOW ROAD A3125 | 48 |
| TOWN WALK | 47 |
| GOULD CLOSE | 47 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2086 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 462 |
| Public order | 303 |
| Other theft | 249 |
| Shoplifting | 175 |
| Drugs | 167 |
| Burglary | 142 |
| Other crime | 98 |
| Vehicle crime | 66 |
| Possession of weapons | 42 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 |
| Robbery | 30 |
| Bicycle theft | 29 |
| Theft from the person | 24 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAR STREET | BARNSTAPLE | 53 | EX32 7BZ | View map | |
| QUEEN STREET | BARNSTAPLE | 27 | EX32 8HJ | View map | |
| NEWPORT ROAD | BARNSTAPLE | 20 | EX32 9BG | View map | |
| VICARAGE STREET | BARNSTAPLE | 7 | EX32 7BT | View map | |
| LITCHDON STREET | BARNSTAPLE | 6 | EX32 8ND | View map | |
| ROSE LANE | BARNSTAPLE | 6 | EX32 8PG | View map |
Schools in the district
Bishops Tawton Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Lane , Bishops Tawton , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX32 0AE
Headteacher: Mrs Melanie Smallwood (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Landkey Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bakery Way , Landkey , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX32 0LJ
Headteacher: Ms Kate Fairbrother (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Landkey Community Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bakery Way , Landkey , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX32 0LJ
Headteacher: Mrs Georgie Gratton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Barnstaple Hill , Swimbridge , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX32 0PJ
Headteacher: Mr Dan Polak (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Filleigh Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Castle Hill , Filleigh , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX32 0RS
Headteacher: Mr Stephen Mellor (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Yeo Valley Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Derby Road , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX32 7HB
Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Bishop (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Yeo Valley Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Derby Road , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX32 7HB
Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Bishop
Ofsted rating: Good
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Goodleigh , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX32 7LU
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Grant (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Brayford Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Brayford , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX32 7QJ
Headteacher: Mr Ian Thomas (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chanters Hill , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX32 8DN
Headteacher: Mr Rob Meech (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Forches Cross Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Forches Avenue , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX32 8EF
Headteacher: Mrs Judy Walters (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Eden Park Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Eden Park Academy , Forches Avenue , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX32 8EF
Headteacher: Mr Richard Blunt (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Ashleigh CofE (VC) Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bevan Road , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX32 8LJ
Headteacher: Mr Christopher Greenhall (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Ashleigh CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bevan Road , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX32 8LJ
Headteacher: Ms Antonia Lavictoire (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Orchard Vale Community School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Westacott Road , Whiddon Valley , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX32 8QY
Headteacher: Mrs Fiona Pearce (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Park Community School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Park Lane , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX32 9AX
Headteacher: Mr Gareth Roscoe (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
The Park Community School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Park Lane , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX32 9AX
Headteacher: Ms Vicky Owen (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Newport Community School Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Landkey Road , Newport , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX32 9BW
Headteacher: Mrs Laura Kies (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
The Lampard Community School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
St John's Lane , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX32 9DD
Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Harvey (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford Row Dental Surgery | 1 BEDFORD ROW, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 8NR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Old Vicarage Dental Surgery | 2 VICARAGE STREET, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 7BT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Endsleigh Dental Practice Ltd | 17 NEWPORT ROAD, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 9BG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Westcountry Dental & Implant Ctr | 2 OLD STATION ROAD, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 8PB | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | The Dental Suite | VICARAGE STREET, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 7BH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Trinity Dental Centre | 28 TRINITY STREET, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 8HX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen's Medical Centre | 6-7 QUEEN STREET, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 8HY | GP PRACTICE | Call 01271 372672 |
| 2 | Litchdon Medical Centre | LANDKEY ROAD, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 9LL | GP PRACTICE | Call 01271 323443 |
| 3 | Brannam Medical Centre | BRANNAMS SQUARE, LITCHDON STREET, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 8GP | GP PRACTICE | Call 01271 329004 |
| 4 | Litchdon Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service | LANDKEY ROAD, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 9LL | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bear Street Pharmacy | 49 BEAR STREET, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 7DB | PHARMACY | Call 01271 342549 |
| 2 | Brannam Pharmacy | 2 BRANNAMS SQUARE, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 8QB | PHARMACY | Call 01271 342076 |
| 3 | Jhoots Pharmacy | LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE, LANDKEY ROAD, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 9LL | PHARMACY | Call 01271 342434 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eyewear Creations Ltd | 50-51 BEAR STREET, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 7DB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £399,977 | 81 | £432,189 | 95 | £448,298 | 65 | £440,786 | 130 |
| Semi-detached | £283,570 | 57 | £269,355 | 74 | £280,635 | 48 | £261,156 | 56 |
| Terraced | £220,024 | 140 | £214,675 | 123 | £224,664 | 123 | £229,925 | 188 |
| Flats | £130,704 | 27 | £125,579 | 41 | £124,514 | 47 | £146,118 | 53 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M5 J27
Average Driving Time from within the district: 38.74
Average Driving Distance: 32.49
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 280
M5 J28
Average Driving Time from within the district: 42.74
Average Driving Distance: 36.44
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 244
M5 J26
Average Driving Time from within the district: 44.42
Average Driving Distance: 38.24
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 17
M5 J30
Average Driving Time from within the district: 49.25
Average Driving Distance: 43.75
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 33
M5 J29
Average Driving Time from within the district: 49.71
Average Driving Distance: 43.72
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 67
M5 J31
Average Driving Time from within the district: 55.99
Average Driving Distance: 40.72
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 24
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| EX32 0 | Barnstaple Delivery Office |
| EX32 0 | Landkey Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| EX32 0 | Swimbridge Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| EX32 7 | Landkey Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| EX32 7 | Barnstaple Delivery Office |
| EX32 8 | Barnstaple Delivery Office |
| EX32 9 | Barnstaple Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| E | X | 3 | 2 | - | X | X | X |
| E | X | 3 | 2 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon | Museums & Art Galleries | Museum and / or Art Gallery | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the EX32 postal code is BARNSTAPLE followed by Landkey, and Bishops Tawton.
The postcode area has a boundary with Barnstaple Bay.
The EX32 Postcode shares a border with EX36 (SOUTH MOLTON, North Molton, Bishops Nympton), EX37 (High Bickington, Chittlehampton, Burrington) and EX31 (BARNSTAPLE, Roundswell, Fremington).
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