Postcode EX32 9JP 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 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Rock Park.
Barnstaple South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,950 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Barnstaple South has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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 9JP.
Barnstaple South near EX32 9JP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 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 9JP.
In the EX32 9JP postcode area, located within Barnstaple South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX32 9JP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Newport Road, North Devon, EX32 9BG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Victoria Road, North Devon, EX32 9HF | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Old Station Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8PB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | North Devon, EX31 2AS | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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 9JP, 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 9JP records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 9JP in Barnstaple South is £235,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to EX32 9JP, including Ashleigh CofE Primary 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 9JP is Barnstaple, about 915 m away.
EX32 9JP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,950 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 9JP 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.