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EX32 7BH

Vicarage Street

Barnstaple Central

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Detailed insights for EX32 7BH

Overview

Postcode EX32 7BH is located in an urban city, within the Barnstaple Central ward of North Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Barnstaple Central area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barnstaple Central is £38,342 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple, about 0.7 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
38.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Barnstaple Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,311 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Barnstaple Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.5%

Approximately 38.5% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Barnstaple Central is £38,342 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 83 ft away from EX32 7BH.

Flood risk

No risk

Barnstaple Central near EX32 7BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX32 7BH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Barnstaple

N/A

Walking directions to Barnstaple

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EX32 7BH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPilton ParkSmallWalking directions to Pilton Park

Area Profile

Population
244
Population density
7,531.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.12(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.55(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.83(-41%)
Other theft
8.83(+57%)
Public order
4.76(-27%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
214
88.07%
Other White
12
4.94%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.47%
Other Asian
4
1.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.23%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
26.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
21.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
14.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
13.04%
Level 3 (A level)
25
12.08%
Total 16+ residents: 207

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
34
26.15%
Owns with a mortgage
31
23.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
20%
Owns outright
22
16.92%
Social rents from council
16
12.31%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Barnstaple Central

Median price£169,950
Price per sq ft£210
Sales (last 12 months)31
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £195K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £169,950 (about £210 per square foot) in Barnstaple Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £765,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnstaple Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£467,500£186
Terraced18£190,000£196
Flats11£150,000£241

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barnstaple Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnstaple Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£115,500£135,000£171,000
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£192,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnstaple Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnstaple Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£144£151
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£210£206
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnstaple Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barnstaple Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX32 7BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX32 7BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jun 20253, New Buildings, Barnstaple, EX32 7BLTerracedFreehold£200,000
30 May 20258, New Buildings, Barnstaple, EX32 7BLTerracedFreehold£190,000
14 Jul 202540, Charles Street, Barnstaple, EX32 7BGTerracedFreehold£210,000
12 Dec 202555, Vicarage Street, Barnstaple, EX32 7BTTerracedFreehold£210,000
05 Sept 202559, Vicarage Street, Barnstaple, EX32 7BTTerracedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the EX32 7BH postcode area, located within Barnstaple Central, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX32 7BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryYeo Valley Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAshleigh CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicablePathfield SchoolFoundation special school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX32 7BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX32 7BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier Express Bear Street StoreBear Street, North Devon, EX32 7DBWalking directions to Premier Express Bear Street Store
0.2 miSparBoutport Street, North Devon, EX31 1SYWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miSparNorth Devon, EX32 7FBWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miM&M Mini MarketBoutport Street, North Devon, EX31 1SEWalking directions to M&M Mini Market
0.3 miCo-op FoodHeppenstall Road, North Devon, EX32 7AXWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Devon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,676
Band B£1,956
Band C£2,235
Band D£2,515
Band E£3,073
Band F£3,632
Band G£4,191
Band H£5,029

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EX32 7BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Syed Jusef

Barnstaple Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Ian Roome

North Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictNorth DevonE07000043
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth DevonE14001387
WardBarnstaple CentralE05012412
ParishBarnstapleE04012969
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Barnstaple CentralE02004182
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Devon 008BE01020095
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about EX32 7BH

Is EX32 7BH (Barnstaple Central) safe?

The area around EX32 7BH records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near EX32 7BH?

The median sale price around EX32 7BH in Barnstaple Central is £169,950 (about £210 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX32 7BH?

There are 9 schools close to EX32 7BH, including Yeo Valley Primary School (Good), Ashleigh CofE Primary School (Good) and Pathfield School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EX32 7BH?

The closest station to EX32 7BH is Barnstaple, about 1,147 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX32 7BH?

EX32 7BH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,311 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX32 7BH (Barnstaple Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Devon covering EX32 7BH is Ian Roome (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Syed Jusef (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.