South Street is in Braunton and in North Devon district. EX32 2AS is located in the Barnstaple Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Devon. This postcode has been in use since 2009-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Street, Braunton, EX32 2AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX32 2AS, EX32 8BQ, EX32 8FF, EX32 8HJ, EX32 8BH, EX32 8RR, EX32 8BA, EX32 8JP, EX32 8AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX32 2AS is primarily male, with 58.1% of the population 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 | 50.9% | 41.9% | -9.0% | 51.0% | -9.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 58.1% | 9.0% | 49.0% | 9.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around EX32 2AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.7% | 55.2% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.4% | 16% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -28.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 16.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 4.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.4% | 38.1% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 43.5% | 34.6% | -8.9% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 17% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 22.7% | 22% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 11.2% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 13.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 18.7% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 28% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 9% | 2.2% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.5% | 90.3% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 85.2% | 83.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 84% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 8.7% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 2.4% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 76.7% | -15.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.9% | 13.5% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60% | 37.2% | 22.8% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Street was 986.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.5% higher than the Barnstaple Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Barnstaple Central and the 4th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 418.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 South Street, Braunton, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2007-04-02 | £368,799 |
| 69 South Street, Braunton, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2005-03-09 | £404,351 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School Bevan Road , EX32 8LJ | 2out of 4 | 346 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yeo Valley Primary School Derby Road , EX32 7HB | 1out of 4 | 407 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Chanters Hill , EX32 8DN | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilton Infants' School Abbey Road , EX31 1JU | 4out of 4 | 915 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Abbey Road , EX31 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilton Community College Chaddiford Lane , EX31 1RB | 2out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Community School Park Lane , EX32 9AX | 2out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroc Old Sticklepath Hill , EX31 2BQ | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfield School Abbey Road , Pilton EX31 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lampard Community School St John's Lane , EX32 9DD | 3out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Services Narita House , Fishleigh Road EX31 3UD | - not rated | 2,802 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shoreline Academy Fishleigh Road , EX31 3UD | 1out of 4 | 3,432 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe @ Ruda & Takeaway | Takeaway, Ruda Holiday Park | 1 yd | |
| Benjis Bistro | 3A Queens House, Queen Street | 96 yd | |
| Beatsworkin Coffee n Skate | Beatsworkin Coffee N Skate, 9 Queens House | 97 yd | |
| The Dovecote | 3 Summerland Terrace, Belle Meadow Road | 149 yd | |
| The Mad Hatters Tea Party | Hemp Wellness Centre, 8 Queens Walk | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fever and Boutique | Queen Street, Barnstaple | 125 yd | |
| Ebberley Arms | 40 Bear Street, Barnstaple | 145 yd | |
| The Stags Head | 28 Bear Street, Barnstaple | 167 yd | |
| The Panniers | 33-34 Boutport Street, Barnstaple | 222 yd | |
| Lush Bar And Restaurant | 54 Boutport Street, Barnstaple | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barum Takeaway | 1A Queens House, Queen Street | 96 yd | |
| Bramleys | 14 Silver Street, Barnstaple | 156 yd | |
| Jack's Snax | Jacks Snax, 12 Queens Walk | 159 yd | |
| Spice Of India | 18 Bear Street, Barnstaple | 167 yd | |
| Eastern Delight | 24 Bear Street, Barnstaple | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 100-101 High Street | 328 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 78-79 High Street | 423 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 58 High Street, Barnstaple | 540 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | St Georges Road, Barnstaple | 720 yd | |
| Lidl | Barnstaple Retail Park, Station Road | 731 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Floor One Fitness (Closed) UNIT I UNIT I GAMMON WALK | health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| North Devon Leisure Centre SEVEN BRETHREN BANK | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| Tm Fitness OLD ICE FACTORY OLD ICE FACTORY ROLLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 869 yd |
| Tarka Tennis/Seven Brethren Bank Playing Field SEVEN BRETHREN BANK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,015 yd |
| Barnstaple Town Football Club MILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
| Boca Seniors (Bocarena Park) MILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,054 yd |
| Barnstaple Rfc Pottington Road | grass pitches | 1,083 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.