Postcode EX32 8BR 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 moderate crime levels, with around 77.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Barnstaple Central is £34,800 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 1.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 77.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Barnstaple Central is £34,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX32 8BR.
Barnstaple Central near EX32 8BR 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 89 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 | 18 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £249,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £192,000 |
10 year median price trend in Barnstaple with Westacott
In the EX32 8BR postcode area, located within Barnstaple Central, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX32 8BR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Heppenstall Road, North Devon, EX32 7AX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Victoria Road, North Devon, EX32 9HF | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.