Postcode EX32 2TH is located in an urban city, within the Barnstaple Central area of North Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Barnstaple Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 439.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barnstaple Central is £38,342 per year. The median sale price in Barnstaple Central is £165,000 (around £213 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,250 and £190,000. The nearest station is Barnstaple, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Pilton Park.
Barnstaple Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,570 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Barnstaple Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 439.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Barnstaple Central is £38,342 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX32 2TH.
Barnstaple Central near EX32 2TH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Barnstaple | N/A | Walking directions to Barnstaple |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pilton Park | Small | Walking directions to Pilton Park |
Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £213 per square foot) in Barnstaple Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £765,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £765,000 | £193 |
| Terraced | 16 | £180,000 | £204 |
| Flats | 10 | £152,500 | £236 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £107,000 | £135,000 | £170,000 |
| 2017 | £129,750 | £160,250 | £165,000 |
| 2018 | £133,000 | £197,500 | £155,000 |
| 2019 | £130,000 | £161,000 | £163,000 |
| 2020 | £123,000 | £256,500 | £186,000 |
| 2021 | £145,000 | £190,000 | £180,000 |
| 2022 | £155,000 | £167,000 | £196,000 |
| 2023 | £150,000 | £210,000 | £180,000 |
| 2024 | £158,000 | £239,250 | £200,000 |
| 2025 | £140,000 | £467,500 | £192,500 |
| 2026 | £141,000 | — | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £184 | £144 | £158 |
| 2017 | £232 | £241 | £172 |
| 2018 | £193 | £161 | £160 |
| 2019 | £213 | £180 | £163 |
| 2020 | £200 | £235 | £178 |
| 2021 | £226 | £214 | £182 |
| 2022 | £249 | £282 | £210 |
| 2023 | £257 | £250 | £172 |
| 2024 | £214 | £297 | £176 |
| 2025 | £248 | £186 | £194 |
| 2026 | £212 | — | £201 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX32 2TH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2025 | The Loft, Mill Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1JQ | Other | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 11 May 2026 | 13, Pottington Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1JH | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 27 May 2026 | 12, Rolle Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1JN | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | 18, Rolle Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1JN | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 56, Rolle Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1JW | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 |
In the EX32 2TH postcode area, located within Barnstaple Central, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Pilton Infants' Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 20 May 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Pilton Community College | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Feb 2023. |
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EX32 2TH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 58 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1JB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Taw Wharf, Barnstaple, EX31 2BN | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 98 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 31 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1RP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | 108-109 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HF | Walking directions to Nisa |
Annual council tax rates for North Devon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EX32 2TH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Syed Jusef
Barnstaple Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Ian Roome
North Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX32 2TH records about 439 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around EX32 2TH in Barnstaple Central is £165,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to EX32 2TH, including Pilton Infants' Academy (Good), Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy (Good) and Pilton Community College (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to EX32 2TH is Barnstaple, about 839 m away.
EX32 2TH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,570 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Devon covering EX32 2TH is Ian Roome (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Syed Jusef (Liberal Democrats).