Postcode EX32 8JL is located in an urban city, within the Barnstaple Central 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 0.5 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 8,682 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 32 ft away from EX32 8JL.
Barnstaple Sticklepath near EX32 8JL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 31 recent sales, the median property price is £169,950 (about £210 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 | 2 | £467,500 | £186 |
| Terraced | 18 | £190,000 | £196 |
| Flats | 11 | £150,000 | £241 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £115,500 | £135,000 | £171,000 |
| 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 | — | £192,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £204 | £144 | £151 |
| 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 | £210 | — | £206 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX32 8JL.
In the EX32 8JL postcode area, located within Barnstaple Sticklepath, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX32 8JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&M Mini Market | Boutport Street, North Devon, EX31 1SE | Walking directions to M&M Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | 108-109 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HF | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 98 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Express Bear Street Store | Bear Street, North Devon, EX32 7DB | Walking directions to Premier Express Bear Street Store |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Boutport Street, North Devon, EX31 1SY | Walking directions to Spar |
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 8JL, 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 8JL 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.
The median sale price around EX32 8JL in Barnstaple Sticklepath is £169,950 (about £210 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to EX32 8JL, including Ashleigh CofE Primary School (Good), Yeo Valley Primary School (Good) and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX32 8JL is Barnstaple, about 761 m away.
EX32 8JL 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).
The Member of Parliament for North Devon covering EX32 8JL is Ian Roome (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Syed Jusef (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.