Postcode EX32 7DX is located in an urban city, within the Barnstaple with Westacott 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 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Barnstaple Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.6% 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 7DX.
Barnstaple Central near EX32 7DX 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Barnstaple | N/A | Walking directions to Barnstaple |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £296 per square foot) in Barnstaple with Westacott area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £695,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £321,500 | £310 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £250,000 | £321 |
| Terraced | 27 | £195,000 | £282 |
| Flats | 10 | £112,000 | £263 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £233,000 | £115,500 | £181,250 | £155,000 |
| 2017 | £236,000 | £97,475 | £213,750 | £156,000 |
| 2018 | £245,000 | £95,000 | £181,250 | £154,975 |
| 2019 | £265,000 | £96,000 | £190,250 | £160,000 |
| 2020 | £257,000 | £112,750 | £181,500 | £160,000 |
| 2021 | £290,000 | £100,500 | £185,500 | £172,000 |
| 2022 | £330,000 | £120,000 | £247,000 | £206,000 |
| 2023 | £330,000 | £105,000 | £257,000 | £195,000 |
| 2024 | £330,000 | £115,000 | £230,000 | £183,000 |
| 2025 | £312,750 | £108,250 | £249,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £335,000 | — | £297,000 | £188,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £219 | £218 | £203 | £174 |
| 2017 | £250 | £191 | £232 | £193 |
| 2018 | £252 | £201 | £244 | £187 |
| 2019 | £261 | £198 | £225 | £183 |
| 2020 | £280 | £234 | £222 | £183 |
| 2021 | £292 | £198 | £246 | £191 |
| 2022 | £331 | £233 | £296 | £222 |
| 2023 | £343 | £241 | £325 | £244 |
| 2024 | £335 | £221 | £283 | £214 |
| 2025 | £323 | £250 | £313 | £246 |
| 2026 | £296 | — | £336 | £302 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX32 7DX.
In the EX32 7DX postcode area, located within Barnstaple Central, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX32 7DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier Express Bear Street Store | Bear Street, North Devon, EX32 7DB | Walking directions to Premier Express Bear Street Store |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Boutport Street, North Devon, EX31 1SY | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | M&M Mini Market | Boutport Street, North Devon, EX31 1SE | Walking directions to M&M Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Heppenstall Road, North Devon, EX32 7AX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Victoria Road, North Devon, EX32 9HF | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for North Devon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EX32 7DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Josh Rutty
Barnstaple with Westacott - Elected 31 Jul 2025
Ian Roome
North Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX32 7DX 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.
The median sale price around EX32 7DX in Barnstaple Central is £230,000 (about £296 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to EX32 7DX, including Yeo Valley Primary School (Good), Ashleigh CofE Primary School (Good) and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX32 7DX is Barnstaple, about 1,125 m away.
EX32 7DX 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).
The Member of Parliament for North Devon covering EX32 7DX is Ian Roome (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Josh Rutty (Liberal Democrats).
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.