Postcode EX32 8JD is located in an urban city, within the Barnstaple Central area 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 median sale price in Barnstaple Central is £165,000 (around £213 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,250 and £190,000. The nearest station is Barnstaple, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Rock Park.
Barnstaple Sticklepath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,447 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Barnstaple Sticklepath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.4% 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.
The average income per household in Barnstaple Sticklepath is £43,128 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 130 ft away from EX32 8JD.
Barnstaple Sticklepath near EX32 8JD has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barnstaple | N/A | Walking directions to Barnstaple |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rock Park | Large | Walking directions to Rock Park |
Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £213 per square foot) in Barnstaple Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £765,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £765,000 | £193 |
| Terraced | 16 | £180,000 | £204 |
| Flats | 10 | £152,500 | £236 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £107,000 | £135,000 | £170,000 |
| 2017 | £129,750 | £160,250 | £165,000 |
| 2018 | £133,000 | £197,500 | £155,000 |
| 2019 | £130,000 | £161,000 | £163,000 |
| 2020 | £123,000 | £256,500 | £186,000 |
| 2021 | £145,000 | £190,000 | £180,000 |
| 2022 | £155,000 | £167,000 | £196,000 |
| 2023 | £150,000 | £210,000 | £180,000 |
| 2024 | £158,000 | £239,250 | £200,000 |
| 2025 | £140,000 | £467,500 | £192,500 |
| 2026 | £141,000 | — | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £184 | £144 | £158 |
| 2017 | £232 | £241 | £172 |
| 2018 | £193 | £161 | £160 |
| 2019 | £213 | £180 | £163 |
| 2020 | £200 | £235 | £178 |
| 2021 | £226 | £214 | £182 |
| 2022 | £249 | £282 | £210 |
| 2023 | £257 | £250 | £172 |
| 2024 | £214 | £297 | £176 |
| 2025 | £248 | £186 | £194 |
| 2026 | £212 | — | £201 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX32 8JD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 21, Trinity Street, Barnstaple, EX32 8HX | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 8, Salem Street, Barnstaple, EX32 8JF | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 18, Salem Street, Barnstaple, EX32 8JF | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 5B, Salem Street, Barnstaple, EX32 8JF | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 5, Summerland Street, Barnstaple, EX32 8JJ | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 |
In the EX32 8JD postcode area, located within Barnstaple Sticklepath, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Sept 2022. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Yeo Valley Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 May 2023. |
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EX32 8JD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | 108-109 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HF | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | M&M Mini Market | Boutport Street, North Devon, EX31 1SE | Walking directions to M&M Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 98 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 31 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1RP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Express Bear Street Store | Bear Street, North Devon, EX32 7DB | Walking directions to Premier Express Bear Street Store |
Annual council tax rates for North Devon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EX32 8JD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Syed Jusef
Barnstaple Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Ian Roome
North Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX32 8JD 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around EX32 8JD in Barnstaple Central is £165,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to EX32 8JD, including Ashleigh CofE Primary School (Good), Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple (Good) and Yeo Valley Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to EX32 8JD is Barnstaple, about 660 m away.
EX32 8JD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,447 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 8JD is Ian Roome (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Syed Jusef (Liberal Democrats).