Postcode EX32 9BY 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 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Barnstaple South has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Barnstaple South is £44,906 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX32 9BY.
Barnstaple South near EX32 9BY 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Barnstaple | N/A | Walking directions to Barnstaple |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £360,000 | £318 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £240,000 | £319 |
| Terraced | 31 | £205,000 | £232 |
| Flats | 6 | £137,500 | £214 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX32 9BY.
In the EX32 9BY postcode area, located within Barnstaple South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX32 9BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Rose Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8PG | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Newport Road, North Devon, EX32 9BG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Old Station Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8PB | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 9BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caroline Frances Herringham Leaver
Newport - Elected 4 May 2023
Louisa Catherine Emma York
Newport - Elected 4 May 2023
Ian Roome
North Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX32 9BY 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.
The median sale price around EX32 9BY in Barnstaple South is £235,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to EX32 9BY, including The Lampard Community School (Good), Newport Community School Primary Academy (Outstanding) and The Park Community School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX32 9BY is Barnstaple, about 1,545 m away.
EX32 9BY 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).
The Member of Parliament for North Devon covering EX32 9BY 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).
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.