EX32 8BU Postcode in Barnstaple


EX32 8BU is the Postcode in Sowden Lane

EX32 8BU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (EX32) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8BU) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

  1. Postal Area. In our case EX which means Exeter.
  2. Postal District. In our case EX32.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case EX32 8.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BU.

The regional mail center for the post area EX is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the EX32 8BU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the EX32 8BU postcode have the street address of Sowden Lane.

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the EX32 8BU postcode is home to a bustling 26 residents!

EX32 8BU is within the town of BARNSTAPLE.

The EX32 8BU postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in EX32 8BU are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached, unknown and end-terraced. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached. Of these maisonettes, most are unknown.

Most properties in EX32 8BU are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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Property TypePercentage
Residential100%
Commercial0%
Public0%

Telephone Area Code for EX32 8BU

The telephone area code for EX32 8BU is 01271 Barnstaple.

Map Coordinates

Latitude51.0790644883
Longitude-4.04843837202

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Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
BEAR STREET BARNSTAPLE 0.35 EX32 7BZ View on Google Maps
QUEEN STREET BARNSTAPLE 0.36 EX32 8HJ View on Google Maps
LITCHDON STREET BARNSTAPLE 0.38 EX32 8ND View on Google Maps
BOUTPORT STREET BARNSTAPLE 0.44 EX31 1SX View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Barnstaple 0.45 WNW 287.85
Northam 7.66 WSW 249.67
Ilfracombe 9.42 NNW 339.15
Great Torrington 9.69 SSW 205.24
South Molton 10.26 ESE 114.29
Lynton 13.92 NE 41.73
North Tawton 20.39 SSE 161.14
Dulverton 21.88 E 96.89
Holsworthy 22.86 SW 215.68
Okehampton 23.59 S 175.19
Crediton 26.23 SE 139.41
Minehead 26.31 ENE 70.28
Porthcawl 31.45 NNE 28.23

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Barnstaple

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 4.00%E 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 6.00%ESE 2 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 6.00%ESE 2 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 6.00%SE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 4.00%ESE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 4.00%ESE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 4.00%SSE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 5.00%S 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 9.00%S 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 84.00%S 13 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 91.00%SSW 16 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light rainLight rain13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 61.00%WSW 16 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 54.00%WSW 18 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 18.00%WSW 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 22.00%WSW 20 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 46.00%WSW 22 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (night)Heavy rain shower (night)12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 52.00%W 25 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 28.00%WNW 25 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 5.00%WNW 22 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 4.00%WNW 18 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 3.00%WNW 16 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 8.00%W 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 14.00%WSW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 22.00%SSW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rainLight rain11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 55.00%SSW 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light rainLight rain11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 61.00%SE 22 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 76.00%SSE 25 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain11.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 72.00%WNW 27 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 36.00%WNW 29 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)9.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 37.00%WNW 29 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 40.00%NW 29 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 57.00%NW 29 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 9.00%NW 27 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 5.00%NNW 27 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter average
Average Mbps46.500
Median Mbps59.900
Maximum Mbps67.290

EX32 8BU has an average download speed of 46.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,304 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

22% of postcodes (260,525) have slower broadband speeds.

78% of postcodes (922,812) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter good
Average Mbps12.400
Median Mbps16.000
Maximum Mbps20.000

EX32 8BU has an average upload speed of 12.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).

10,342 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

40% of postcodes (473,005) have slower upload speeds.

59% of postcodes (701,294) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Primary Schools

Orchard Vale Community School

Address: Orchard Vale Community School, Westacott Road, Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QY

Distance: 1.08 miles

School Website

Contact: 01271375074

Forches Cross Community Primary School

Address: Forches Cross Community Primary School, Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8EF

Distance: 0.42 miles

Contact:

Bishops Tawton Primary School

Address: Bishops Tawton Primary School, School Lane, Bishops Tawton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0AE

Distance: 1.73 miles

School Website

Contact: 01271343002

Newport Community School Primary Academy

Address: Newport Community School Primary Academy, Landkey Road, Newport, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BW

Distance: 0.60 miles

School Website

Contact: 01271376252

Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple

Address: Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple, Chanters Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8DN

Distance: 0.15 miles

School Website

Contact: 01271345164

Ashleigh CofE (VC) Primary School

Address: Ashleigh CofE (VC) Primary School, Bevan Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LJ

Distance: 0.19 miles

Contact:

Yeo Valley Primary School

Address: Yeo Valley Primary School, Derby Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7HB

Distance: 0.40 miles

Contact:

Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy

Address: Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy, Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU

Distance: 0.84 miles

School Website

Contact: 01271345952

Pilton Infants' School

Address: Pilton Infants' School, Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU

Distance: 0.84 miles

School Website

Contact: 01271342579

Sticklepath Community School

Address: Sticklepath Community School, Woodville Estate, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2HH

Distance: 1.48 miles

Contact:

England Secondary Schools

The Park Community School

Address: The Park Community School, Park Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9AX

Distance: 0.71 miles

Contact:

Pilton Community College

Address: Pilton Community College, Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RB

Distance: 1.11 miles

School Website

Contact: 01271374381

England Higher Schools

Petroc

Address: Petroc, Old Sticklepath Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2BQ

Distance: 1.02 miles

School Website

Contact: 01271345291

Nearest Dentists

WESTCOUNTRY DENTAL & IMPLANT CTR

Address: 2 OLD STATION ROAD, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 8PB

Distance: 0.25 miles

Contact: :

TRINITY DENTAL CENTRE

Address: 28 TRINITY STREET, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 8HX

Distance: 0.32 miles

Contact: :

BEDFORD ROW DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 1 BEDFORD ROW, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 8NR

Distance: 0.39 miles

Contact: :

THE DENTAL SUITE

Address: VICARAGE STREET, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 7BH

Distance: 0.44 miles

Contact: :

OLD VICARAGE DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 2 VICARAGE STREET, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 7BT

Distance: 0.45 miles

Contact: :

ENDSLEIGH DENTAL PRACTICE LTD

Address: 17 NEWPORT ROAD, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 9BG

Distance: 0.49 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

BRANNAM PHARMACY

Address: 2 BRANNAMS SQUARE, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 8QB

Distance: 0.38 miles

Contact: tel: 01271 342076

BEAR STREET PHARMACY

Address: 49 BEAR STREET, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 7DB

Distance: 0.41 miles

Contact: tel: 01271 342549

BOOTS

Address: 69-70 HIGH STREET, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 1HX

Distance: 0.55 miles

Contact: tel: 01271 326772

TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY

Address: BARNSTAPLE RETAIL PARK, STATION ROAD, BICKINGTON, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 2AS

Distance: 0.61 miles

Contact: tel: 01172 918822

LLOYDSPHARMACY

Address: LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE, LANDKEY ROAD, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 9LL

Distance: 0.72 miles

Contact: tel: 01271 342434

BOOTS

Address: BOOTS THE CHEMISTS LTD, UNIT 1-3, R, GRATTON WAY, ROUNDSWELL BUSINESS PARK, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 3NL

Distance: 1.60 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Opticians

EYEWEAR CREATIONS LTD

Address: 50-51 BEAR STREET, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 7DB

Distance: 0.41 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (BARNSTAPLE)

Address: 90 HIGH STREET, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 1HR

Distance: 0.50 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (BARNSTAPLE)

Address: 44 HIGH STREET, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 1BZ

Distance: 0.57 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (BARNSTAPLE)

Address: GAMMON LANE, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 1DJ

Distance: 0.60 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (BARNSTAPLE RETAIL PARK)

Address: BARNSTAPLE RETAIL PARK, STATION ROAD, BICKINGTON, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 2AS

Distance: 0.61 miles

Contact: :

BARNSTAPLE ROUNDSWELL SPECSAVERS OPTICIANS

Address: SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS LTD, GRATTON WAY, ROUNDSWELL BUSINESS PARK, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 3NH

Distance: 1.75 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

BRANNAM MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: BRANNAMS SQUARE, LITCHDON STREET, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 8GP

Distance: 0.35 miles

Contact: tel: 01271 329004

QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: 6-7 QUEEN STREET, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 8HY

Distance: 0.39 miles

Contact: tel: 01271 372672

LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: LANDKEY ROAD, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 9LL

Distance: 0.72 miles

Contact: tel: 01271 323443

FREMINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: 11-13 BEARDS ROAD, FREMINGTON, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 2PG

Distance: 3.26 miles

Contact: tel: 01271 376655

CAEN MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: CAEN STREET, BRAUNTON, DEVON, EX33 1LR

Distance: 5.34 miles

Contact: tel: 01271 818030

NORTHAM SURGERY

Address: BAY VIEW ROAD, NORTHAM, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 1AZ

Distance: 7.79 miles

Contact: tel: 01237 474994

Transport Links

Train Stations

Barnstaple

Address: Barnstaple station, Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU

Postcode: EX31 2AU

Line: Tarka Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within five minutes drive

Distance: 0.73 miles

Chapelton (Devon)

Address: Chapelton station, Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ

Postcode: EX37 9DZ

Line: Tarka Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 4.49 miles

Umberleigh

Address: Umberleigh station, Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB

Postcode: EX37 9AB

Line: Tarka Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 6.36 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

What are the Council Tax Bands?

Council Tax Bands for EX32 8BU
Council Tax BandNumber of Properties
Band A9
Band B1
Band D3
Band E3

What Addresses are in this Postcode?

Addresses for Sowden Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, which have the EX32 8BU Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyNorth Devon
Member or Parliament
Ian Roome
Ian Roome
Contact DetailsContact Ian Roome
Political PartyLiberal Democrat

Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?

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House Sales

Yearly House Sales
YearHighLowAverageSales
2014£200,000£200,000£200,0001
2016£115,500£145,000£130,2502
2019£150,500£150,500£150,5001

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near EX32 8BU
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Lidl, Station Road, Sticklepath, BARNSTAPLE, EX31 2BP0.94 miles Directions to Lidl
Iceland, High Street, BARNSTAPLE, EX31 1JB0.96 miles Directions to Iceland
Iceland, UNIT 3 ANCHORWOOD BANK, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 2AA0.99 miles Directions to Iceland
Tesco, Rose Lane, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 8PG1.06 miles Directions to Tesco
Asda, Taw Wharf, Sticklepath, BARNSTAPLE, EX31 2BN1.12 miles Directions to Asda

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near EX32 8BU
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Braunton Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1LG1.28 miles Directions to Braunton Road
Sourton Cross,a30/ A386 Sourton, Sourton Cross, EX20 4LY25.62 miles Directions to Sourton Cross,a30/ A386 Sourton
Trecco Bay Holiday Park, Porthcawl, CF36 5PW31.90 miles Directions to Trecco Bay Holiday Park
1-2 Union Street, Swansea, SA1 3EE37.52 miles Directions to 1-2 Union Street

Mcdonald's Restaurants near EX32 8BU
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Old Station Road, Whiddon Valley Industrial Estate, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 8PB0.25 miles Directions to McDonald's, Old Station Road, Whiddon Valley Industrial Estate, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 8PB
McDonald's, Water Street, PORT TALBOT, SA12 6LL37.22 miles Directions to McDonald's, Water Street, PORT TALBOT, SA12 6LL
McDonald's, Oxford Street, SWANSEA, SA1 3AE37.60 miles Directions to McDonald's, Oxford Street, SWANSEA, SA1 3AE
McDonald's, Fabian Way, Port Tennant, SWANSEA, SA1 8LD37.83 miles Directions to McDonald's, Fabian Way, Port Tennant, SWANSEA, SA1 8LD

KFC Restaurants near EX32 8BU
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Uplands Crescent, Uplands, SWANSEA, SA2 0EY37.36 miles Directions to KFC Swansea - Uplands Crescent
KFC, Christchurch Road, Baglan Industrial Park, PORT TALBOT, SA12 7BZ37.67 miles Directions to KFC Port Talbot - Christchurch Road
KFC, Morfa Shopping Park, Brunel Way, SWANSEA, SA1 7BP39.27 miles Directions to KFC Swansea - Morfa Shopping Park
KFC, Pontardulais Road, Cadle, SWANSEA, SA5 4BA39.54 miles Directions to KFC Swansea - Fforestfach
KFC, Upper Fforest Way, Swansea Enterprise Park, SWANSEA, SA6 8PP40.95 miles Directions to KFC Swansea - Upper Forest Way