Postcode EX32 7HU 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barnstaple Central is £38,342 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 1.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Barnstaple Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,180 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Barnstaple Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.7% 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 7HU.
Barnstaple Central near EX32 7HU 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Barnstaple with Westacott area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £695,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £205,000 |
10 year median price trend in Barnstaple with Westacott
In the EX32 7HU postcode area, located within Barnstaple Central, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX32 7HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Heppenstall Road, North Devon, EX32 7AX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.