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EX32 8FL

Barnstaple with Westacott

North Devon

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Detailed insights for EX32 8FL

Overview

Postcode EX32 8FL 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 Sticklepath area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barnstaple Sticklepath is £43,128 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Rock Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Barnstaple Sticklepath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,682 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Barnstaple Sticklepath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.2%

Approximately 15.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Barnstaple Sticklepath is £43,128 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 166 ft away from EX32 8FL.

Flood risk

No risk

Barnstaple Sticklepath near EX32 8FL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX32 8FL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Barnstaple

N/A

Walking directions to Barnstaple

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EX32 8FL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRock ParkLargeWalking directions to Rock Park

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
5,294.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.32(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.85(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.7(+157%)
Public order
9.54(+46%)
Shoplifting
6.56(-1%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
214
87.7%
Other White
13
5.33%
Chinese
7
2.87%
Caribbean
2
0.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.82%
Total population: 244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
26.11%
No qualifications
44
21.67%
Level 3 (A level)
33
16.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.85%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
34.4%
Owns with a mortgage
37
29.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
19.2%
Other social rented
15
12%
Social rents from council
4
3.2%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Barnstaple with Westacott

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£296
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £283K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £296 per square foot) in Barnstaple with Westacott area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £695,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnstaple with Westacott over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£321,500£310
Semi-Detached15£250,000£321
Terraced27£195,000£282
Flats10£112,000£263

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barnstaple with Westacott

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnstaple with Westacott.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£233,000£115,500£181,250£155,000
2017£236,000£97,475£213,750£156,000
2018£245,000£95,000£181,250£154,975
2019£265,000£96,000£190,250£160,000
2020£257,000£112,750£181,500£160,000
2021£290,000£100,500£185,500£172,000
2022£330,000£120,000£247,000£206,000
2023£330,000£105,000£257,000£195,000
2024£330,000£115,000£230,000£183,000
2025£312,750£108,250£249,000£200,000
2026£335,000£297,000£188,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnstaple with Westacott.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnstaple with Westacott.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219£218£203£174
2017£250£191£232£193
2018£252£201£244£187
2019£261£198£225£183
2020£280£234£222£183
2021£292£198£246£191
2022£331£233£296£222
2023£343£241£325£244
2024£335£221£283£214
2025£323£250£313£246
2026£296£336£302
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnstaple with Westacott.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barnstaple with Westacott in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX32 8FL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX32 8FL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Mar 20263 - 4, Clayfield Villas, Barnstaple, EX32 8NPOtherFreehold£847,499
22 Apr 20263, Highfield Close, Barnstaple, EX32 8LGDetachedFreehold£370,000
27 Feb 20251, Sunny Bank, Barnstaple, EX32 8LDOtherFreehold£155,000
24 Jul 2025Willowdene, Barbican Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8LBDetachedFreehold£695,000
03 Dec 202514, Ashleigh Crescent, Barnstaple, EX32 8LATerracedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the EX32 8FL postcode area, located within Barnstaple Sticklepath, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX32 8FL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAshleigh CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOur Lady's Catholic Primary School, BarnstapleAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryEden Park AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX32 8FL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX32 8FL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparVictoria Road, North Devon, EX32 9HFWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miLidlOld Station Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8PBWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miSparNewport Road, North Devon, EX32 9BGWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miM&M Mini MarketBoutport Street, North Devon, EX31 1SEWalking directions to M&M Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Devon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,676
Band B£1,956
Band C£2,235
Band D£2,515
Band E£3,073
Band F£3,632
Band G£4,191
Band H£5,029

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EX32 8FL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Josh Rutty

Barnstaple with Westacott - Elected 31 Jul 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Ian Roome

North Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictNorth DevonE07000043
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth DevonE14001387
ParishBarnstapleE04012969
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Barnstaple SticklepathE02004183
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Devon 009AE01020096
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced2024-04-01

Frequently asked questions about EX32 8FL

Is EX32 8FL (Barnstaple Sticklepath) safe?

The area around EX32 8FL records about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near EX32 8FL?

The median sale price around EX32 8FL in Barnstaple Sticklepath is £230,000 (about £296 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX32 8FL?

There are 10 schools close to EX32 8FL, including Ashleigh CofE Primary School (Good), Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple (Good) and Eden Park Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EX32 8FL?

The closest station to EX32 8FL is Barnstaple, about 1,125 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX32 8FL?

EX32 8FL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,682 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX32 8FL (Barnstaple Sticklepath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Devon covering EX32 8FL is Ian Roome (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Josh Rutty (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.