Postcode EX32 8BA 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 very high crime levels, with around 439.4 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Pilton Park.
Barnstaple Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,291 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% 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 1.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 113 ft away from EX32 8BA.
Barnstaple Central near EX32 8BA 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Barnstaple | N/A | Walking directions to Barnstaple |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Pilton Park | Small | Walking directions to Pilton Park |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 34 | £197,500 |
| Detached | 20 | £306,250 |
| Flats | 10 | £112,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £249,000 |
10 year median price trend in Barnstaple with Westacott
In the EX32 8BA 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 8BA
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | M&M Mini Market | Boutport Street, North Devon, EX31 1SE | Walking directions to M&M Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Boutport Street, North Devon, EX31 1SY | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | 108-109 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HF | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 98 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 8BA, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.