Postcode EX32 9HS 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 0.5 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.
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.
Barnstaple Sticklepath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Barnstaple Sticklepath is £43,128 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 222 ft away from EX32 9HS.
Barnstaple Sticklepath near EX32 9HS has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Barnstaple | N/A | Walking directions to Barnstaple |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rock Park | Large | Walking directions to Rock Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £467,500 | £186 |
| Terraced | 18 | £190,000 | £196 |
| Flats | 11 | £150,000 | £241 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX32 9HS.
In the EX32 9HS postcode area, located within Barnstaple Sticklepath, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX32 9HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Victoria Road, North Devon, EX32 9HF | Walking directions to Spar |
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | North Devon, EX31 2AS | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | 108-109 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HF | Walking directions to Nisa |
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 9HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Syed Jusef
Barnstaple Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Ian Roome
North Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX32 9HS 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.
The median sale price around EX32 9HS in Barnstaple Sticklepath is £169,950 (about £210 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to EX32 9HS, 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.
The closest station to EX32 9HS is Barnstaple, about 756 m away.
EX32 9HS 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).
The Member of Parliament for North Devon covering EX32 9HS is Ian Roome (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Syed Jusef (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.