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EX32 9AE

Ladies' Mile

Barnstaple Central

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Detailed insights for EX32 9AE

Overview

Postcode EX32 9AE 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Rock Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Barnstaple Sticklepath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.7%

Approximately 8.7% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Barnstaple Sticklepath is £43,128 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX32 9AE.

Flood risk

Low

Barnstaple Sticklepath near EX32 9AE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX32 9AE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Barnstaple

N/A

Walking directions to Barnstaple

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EX32 9AE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRock ParkLargeWalking directions to Rock Park

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
4,604.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.32(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.85(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.7(+157%)
Public order
9.54(+46%)
Shoplifting
6.56(-1%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
266
84.44%
Other White
30
9.52%
Other Asian
5
1.59%
Roma
4
1.27%
Chinese
2
0.63%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
33.33%
No qualifications
49
17.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
15.77%
Level 3 (A level)
40
14.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
36.67%
Owns with a mortgage
50
33.33%
Owns outright
32
21.33%
Other social rented
10
6.67%
Social rents from council
3
2%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Barnstaple Central

Median price£169,950
Price per sq ft£210
Sales (last 12 months)31
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £195K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnstaple Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£467,500£186
Terraced18£190,000£196
Flats11£150,000£241

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barnstaple Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnstaple Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnstaple Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnstaple Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnstaple Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barnstaple Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX32 9AE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX32 9AE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 2025The Gables, 4, Albert Villas, Barnstaple, EX32 9AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
14 Mar 20252, Albert Villas, Barnstaple, EX32 9AGDetachedFreehold£525,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 3, 1, Union Terrace, Barnstaple, EX32 9ABFlatsLeasehold£83,000
20 Aug 2025Flat 5, 3 - 4, Union Terrace, Barnstaple, EX32 9ABFlatsLeasehold£195,000
20 Mar 2025Flat 6, 1, Union Terrace, Barnstaple, EX32 9ABFlatsLeasehold£140,000

Schools

In the EX32 9AE postcode area, located within Barnstaple Sticklepath, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX32 9AE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAshleigh CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe Park Community SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryOur Lady's Catholic Primary School, BarnstapleAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX32 9AE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX32 9AE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparVictoria Road, North Devon, EX32 9HFWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miSparNewport Road, North Devon, EX32 9BGWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miTesco ExtraNorth Devon, EX31 2ASWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miNisa108-109 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HFWalking directions to Nisa
0.4 miM&M Mini MarketBoutport Street, North Devon, EX31 1SEWalking directions to M&M Mini Market

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 9AE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Syed Jusef

Barnstaple Central - 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
WardBarnstaple CentralE05012412
ParishBarnstapleE04012969
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Barnstaple SticklepathE02004183
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Devon 009AE01020096
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX32 9AE

Is EX32 9AE (Barnstaple Sticklepath) safe?

The area around EX32 9AE 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.

What is the average house price near EX32 9AE?

The median sale price around EX32 9AE in Barnstaple Sticklepath is £169,950 (about £210 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX32 9AE?

There are 11 schools close to EX32 9AE, including Ashleigh CofE Primary School (Good), The Park Community School (Requires improvement) and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EX32 9AE?

The closest station to EX32 9AE is Barnstaple, about 673 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX32 9AE?

EX32 9AE 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).

Who represents EX32 9AE (Barnstaple Sticklepath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Devon covering EX32 9AE is Ian Roome (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Syed Jusef (Liberal Democrats).

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.