Postcode EX32 8HB 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, roughly 1.1× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barnstaple South is £44,906 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Rock Park.
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 56.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 151 ft away from EX32 8HB.
Barnstaple South near EX32 8HB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Barnstaple | N/A | Walking directions to Barnstaple |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rock Park | Large | Walking directions to Rock Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £321,500 | £310 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £250,000 | £321 |
| Terraced | 27 | £195,000 | £282 |
| Flats | 10 | £112,000 | £263 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX32 8HB.
In the EX32 8HB postcode area, located within Barnstaple South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX32 8HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Old Station Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8PB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Victoria Road, North Devon, EX32 9HF | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Newport Road, North Devon, EX32 9BG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Rose Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8PG | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 8HB, 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
The area around EX32 8HB records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around EX32 8HB in Barnstaple South is £230,000 (about £296 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to EX32 8HB, including Eden Park Academy (Requires improvement), Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple (Good) and Ashleigh CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX32 8HB is Barnstaple, about 1,296 m away.
EX32 8HB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,896 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Devon covering EX32 8HB is Ian Roome (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Josh Rutty (Liberal Democrats).
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.