Postcode EX32 8EH 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 South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barnstaple South is £44,906 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Barnstaple South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,896 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Barnstaple South has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Barnstaple South is £44,906 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX32 8EH.
Barnstaple South near EX32 8EH 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 8EH postcode area, located within Barnstaple South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX32 8EH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Rose Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8PG | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Old Station Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8PB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Coppice Close, North Devon, EX32 7RG | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 8EH, 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.