Postcode EX32 8LQ 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 Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 449.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barnstaple Central is £38,342 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Rock Park.
Barnstaple Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,291 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Barnstaple Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 449.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 81.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Barnstaple Central is £38,342 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from EX32 8LQ.
Barnstaple Central near EX32 8LQ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 81 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 | 15 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £205,000 |
10 year median price trend in Barnstaple with Westacott
In the EX32 8LQ postcode area, located within Barnstaple Central, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX32 8LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Victoria Road, North Devon, EX32 9HF | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | M&M Mini Market | Boutport Street, North Devon, EX31 1SE | Walking directions to M&M Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Express Bear Street Store | Bear Street, North Devon, EX32 7DB | Walking directions to Premier Express Bear Street Store |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | 108-109 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HF | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.