North Barton Close is in West Buckland, Barnstaple and in North Devon district. EX32 0UY is located in the North Molton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Devon. This postcode has been in use since 2013-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Barton Close, West Buckland, Barnstaple, EX32 0UY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX32 0SE, EX32 0SG, EX32 0TX, EX32 0SQ, EX32 0SF, EX32 0SY, EX32 0SH, EX32 0SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX32 0UY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 49.5% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 53.2% | 50.5% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.1% | 36.7% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 50.5% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.1% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.6% | 60% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 28.7% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 7.9% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 14.6% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 8.2% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 21.8% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 15.8% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 32.7% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 7.7% | 5.4% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.9% | 88.8% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 88.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 88.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 4.4% | -4.2% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 88.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Barton Close was 35.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.5% higher than the Chittlehampton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Barton Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Chittlehampton and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 North Barton Close, Barnstaple, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-06-09 | £509,985 |
| 7 North Barton Close, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-01-26 | £246,032 |
| 4 North Barton Close, Barnstaple, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2016-01-05 | £469,048 |
| 3 North Barton Close, Barnstaple, Devon Detached, a newly built property | £365,500 | 2015-03-26 | £532,570 |
| 5 North Barton Close, Barnstaple, Devon Detached, a newly built property | £337,500 | 2015-01-23 | £496,917 |
EX32 0UY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EX32 0UY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in EX32 0UY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 75 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filleigh Community Primary School Castle Hill , Filleigh EX32 0RS | 3out of 4 | 3,768 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swimbridge Church of England Primary School Barnstaple Hill , EX32 0PJ | 4out of 4 | 4,450 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brayford Academy Brayford , EX32 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 5,303 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Buckland School West Buckland , EX32 0SS | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.