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EX32

BARNSTAPLE

Devon, South West, England

EX32 covers BARNSTAPLE in Devon, South West.

Avg price £280,887
1yr change ▲ 1.4%
Crime 86% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£280,887

▲ 1.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

2% below national avg

Crime Rate

11.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

86% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

355 Mbps

Property Prices in EX32

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in EX32 is £280,887, which is 27% below the Devon average of £385,452.

Property values in EX32 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in EX32 have risen 1.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £426,697 239
Semi-detached £276,608 178
Terraced £220,196 381
Flat £125,947 116
All types £280,887 963

5-Year Price History

£278K £279K £280K £281K £283K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in EX32

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 11.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, EX32 has a crime rate well 86% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
5.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in EX32

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

EX32 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Bishops Tawton Primary School Primary Good mi
Filleigh Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi
West Buckland School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

6

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

101,222

Population

67

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
26.0%
Private rent
17.0%
Social rent
11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in EX32 are 355.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

355.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in EX32 is collected by North Devon. The Band D rate is £2,279/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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EX32 — BARNSTAPLE

Area Summary

EX32 (BARNSTAPLE) offers property prices near the national average (£280,887), low crime (86% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (355 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in EX32?
The average house price in EX32 (BARNSTAPLE) is £280,887, based on 963 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 2% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.4% over the past year.
Is EX32 a safe area to live?
Crime in EX32 is significantly below the national average (11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (5.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in EX32?
There are 15 schools in or near EX32. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.
What is the council tax in EX32?
Council tax in EX32 is collected by North Devon. The Band D rate is £2,279 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in EX32?
The average broadband download speed in EX32 is 355 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 88%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in EX32 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in EX32 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 11% are social housing. The total population is approximately 101,222.