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EX32 9DQ

Merrylees Drive

Newport

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Detailed insights for EX32 9DQ

Overview

Postcode EX32 9DQ 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
17.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

17.2%

Approximately 17.2% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Barnstaple South near EX32 9DQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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
287
Population density
4,531.3 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
270
92.15%
Other White
9
3.07%
Indian
4
1.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.68%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.68%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
25.31%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
18.26%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
13.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.28%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
47.76%
Owns with a mortgage
34
25.37%
Other social rented
16
11.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.72%
Social rents from council
7
5.22%
Total households: 134

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX32 9DQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX32 9DQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Feb 20253, Merrylees Drive, Barnstaple, EX32 9DQDetachedFreehold£320,000
27 Mar 2025Melbury, St Johns Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 9DDDetachedFreehold£298,652
07 Nov 202529, Shrubbery Close, Barnstaple, EX32 9DGTerracedFreehold£285,000
10 Apr 202537, Jordan Close, Barnstaple, EX32 9DNTerracedFreehold£234,000
28 Feb 20251, Jordan Close, Barnstaple, EX32 9DNTerracedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the EX32 9DQ postcode area, located within Barnstaple South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX32 9DQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableThe Lampard Community SchoolFoundation special school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryNewport Community School Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryEden Park AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX32 9DQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX32 9DQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTescoRose Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8PGWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miLidlOld Station Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8PBWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miSparNewport Road, North Devon, EX32 9BGWalking directions to Spar

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 9DQ, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX32 9DQ

Is EX32 9DQ (Barnstaple South) safe?

The area around EX32 9DQ 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 9DQ?

The median sale price around EX32 9DQ 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 9DQ?

There are 7 schools close to EX32 9DQ, including The Lampard Community School (Good), Newport Community School Primary Academy (Outstanding) and Eden Park Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around EX32 9DQ?

EX32 9DQ 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 9DQ (Barnstaple South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Devon covering EX32 9DQ 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).

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.