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EX32 8PG

Rose Lane

Newport

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Detailed insights for EX32 8PG

Overview

Postcode EX32 8PG is located in an urban city, within the Newport ward of North Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Barnstaple South area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below 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 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Barnstaple South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,460 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Barnstaple South has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.1%

Approximately 10.1% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Barnstaple South is £44,906 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 205 ft away from EX32 8PG.

Flood risk

Medium

Barnstaple South near EX32 8PG has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
324
Population density
1,111.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
29.01(+339%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.3(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.92(+20%)
Public order
7.68(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.97(-8%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
298
91.69%
Other White
17
5.23%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.23%
Other
2
0.62%
African
1
0.31%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
22.47%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
21.72%
Level 3 (A level)
50
18.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.61%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
49.64%
Owns with a mortgage
36
25.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
12.23%
Other social rented
13
9.35%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.16%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Newport

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£249
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £313K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Newport area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £730,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newport over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£360,000£318
Semi-Detached5£240,000£319
Terraced31£205,000£232
Flats6£137,500£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newport

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newport.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£110,000£224,000£167,500
2017£300,250£130,000£239,950£163,000
2018£367,001£112,000£252,500£167,500
2019£335,000£90,750£273,750£169,500
2020£342,500£115,000£250,000£176,000
2021£415,000£133,250£291,250£195,000
2022£435,000£116,250£280,000£214,000
2023£427,500£137,500£315,000£215,500
2024£412,500£175,000£245,000£210,000
2025£365,000£123,000£300,000£220,000
2026£290,000£137,500£201,083£177,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newport.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newport.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244£188£211£167
2017£250£209£219£174
2018£244£216£227£193
2019£251£221£213£194
2020£251£189£221£190
2021£290£227£270£206
2022£336£238£288£234
2023£390£228£268£231
2024£313£228£289£238
2025£318£216£319£238
2026£325£219£162£208
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newport.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newport in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX32 8PG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX32 8PG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 202537, Jordan Close, Barnstaple, EX32 9DNTerracedFreehold£234,000
28 Feb 20251, Jordan Close, Barnstaple, EX32 9DNTerracedFreehold£210,000
17 Oct 202519, Cherry Arbour, Barnstaple, EX32 9PBSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
13 Mar 202518, Cherry Arbour, Barnstaple, EX32 9PBSemi-DetachedFreehold£297,500
07 Nov 202529, Shrubbery Close, Barnstaple, EX32 9DGTerracedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the EX32 8PG postcode area, located within Barnstaple South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX32 8PG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe Lampard Community SchoolFoundation special school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryEden Park AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryNewport Community School Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX32 8PG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX32 8PG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTescoRose Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8PGWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miLidlOld Station Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8PBWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miBest-oneCoppice Close, North Devon, EX32 7RGWalking directions to Best-one

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 8PG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Caroline Frances Herringham Leaver

Newport - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Louisa Catherine Emma York

Newport - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Ian Roome

North Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictNorth DevonE07000043
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth DevonE14001387
WardNewportE05012432
ParishBarnstapleE04012969
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Barnstaple SouthE02004184
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Devon 010EE01020129
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX32 8PG

Is EX32 8PG (Barnstaple South) safe?

The area around EX32 8PG records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near EX32 8PG?

The median sale price around EX32 8PG in Barnstaple South is £235,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX32 8PG?

There are 7 schools close to EX32 8PG, including The Lampard Community School (Good), Eden Park Academy (Requires improvement) and Newport Community School Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around EX32 8PG?

EX32 8PG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,460 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX32 8PG (Barnstaple South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Devon covering EX32 8PG is Ian Roome (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Caroline Frances Herringham Leaver (Liberal Democrats) and Louisa Catherine Emma York (Liberal Democrats).

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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.