Postcode EX32 8EJ 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 110.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Barnstaple South is £41,500 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 110.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Barnstaple South is £41,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX32 8EJ.
Barnstaple South near EX32 8EJ 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 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 8EJ 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 8EJ
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.