Vale Close, Barnstaple, EX32 7DE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX32 7DE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.7%	53.8%	-0.9%	51.0%	2.8%
Male	45.3%	46.3%	1.0%	49.0%	-2.7%

Partnership Status

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	14.8%	18.9%	4.1%	37.9%	-19.0%
Married: Opposite sex	38.9%	37.8%	-1.1%	44.2%	-6.4%
Separated	4.7%	1.4%	-3.3%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	22.8%	25.7%	2.9%	9.1%	16.6%
Widowed	18.8%	16.2%	-2.6%	6.1%	10.1%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	19.5%	25%	5.5%	48.4%	-23.4%
Good health	34.6%	35.6%	1.0%	33.6%	2.0%
Fair health	32.1%	29.4%	-2.7%	12.7%	16.7%
Bad health	11.3%	8.1%	-3.2%	4.0%	4.1%
Very bad health	2.5%	1.9%	-0.6%	1.2%	0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around EX32 7DE this area, 34.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	49.7%	34.6%	-15.1%	18.2%	16.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.1%	7.2%	-4.9%	9.6%	-2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8.7%	10.5%	1.8%	13.4%	-2.9%
Apprenticeship	4%	13.7%	9.7%	5.3%	8.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	11.8%	1.7%	16.9%	-5.1%
Degree or Similar	10.1%	19%	8.9%	33.8%	-14.8%
Other	5.4%	3.3%	-2.1%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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)
Indian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	98.1%	95.6%	-2.5%	81.4%	14.2%
Arab	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.5%	91.3%	-6.2%	83.2%	8.1%
European Union	1.9%	4.4%	2.5%	6.1%	-1.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.3%	1.3%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.5%	91.3%	-6.2%	83.2%	8.1%
10+ Years	0%	5%	5.0%	9.8%	-4.8%
5-10 Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	1.3%	-1.2%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	63.8%	76.7%	-12.9%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other Europe	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Middle East	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	31.9%	13.5%	18.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.4%	37.2%	-2.8%
Christian	52.5%	46.2%	6.3%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Other religion	2.5%	0.6%	1.9%
Not answered	9.4%	6.0%	3.4%

Safety

Is Vale Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vale Close was 6.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.9% lower than the Barnstaple with Pilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Vale Close has the lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Barnstaple with Pilton and the 9th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,700

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in EX32 7DE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Vale Close are based on 15 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Devon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Vale Close, Barnstaple, EX32 7DE

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX32 7DE

Average Price
£280,241

Semi-Detached
£303,711

Terraced
£276,888

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Vale Close

Average Price
£283,228

Semi-Detached
£311,753

Terraced
£281,191

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Vale CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Vale Close, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£355,000	2025-03-28	£350,103
6 Vale Close, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£235,000	2022-03-04	£245,292
7 Vale Close, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2007-09-14	£241,034
6 Vale Close, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£151,500	2006-06-30	£244,599
7 Vale Close, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£155,000	2004-05-13	£288,929

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX32 7DE

Employment

EX32 7DE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in EX32 7DE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	75
Full-Time Employee	30
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Part-Time Employee	12
Self-Employed	8
Other	6
Looking after home or family	4
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Manufacturing	9
Human health and social work activities	6
Construction	5
Education	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Yeo Valley Primary School Derby Road , EX32 7HB	1out of 4	456 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pilton Infants' School Abbey Road , EX31 1JU	4out of 4	658 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Abbey Road , EX31 1JU	3out of 4	754 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Chanters Hill , EX32 8DN	3out of 4	917 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashleigh CofE Primary School Bevan Road , EX32 8LJ	2out of 4	996 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pilton Community College Chaddiford Lane , EX31 1RB	2out of 4	1,127 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Park Community School Park Lane , EX32 9AX	2out of 4	2,176 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Petroc Old Sticklepath Hill , EX31 2BQ	- not rated	2,114 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pathfield School Abbey Road , Pilton EX31 1JU	3out of 4	842 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Lampard Community School St John's Lane , EX32 9DD	3out of 4	2,236 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
On Track Education Services Narita House , Fishleigh Road EX31 3UD	- not rated	3,119 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Shoreline Academy Fishleigh Road , EX31 3UD	1out of 4	4,065 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Salt and Pepper	57 Vicarage Street, Barnstaple	579 yd
The Mad Hatters Tea Party	Hemp Wellness Centre, 8 Queens Walk	743 yd
Silver Cod	47 Bear Street, Barnstaple	745 yd
Harry's	Harrys, 3 Bear Street	748 yd
The Wee Snug	1 Boutport Street, Barnstaple	756 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Barnstaple Social Club Ltd	St Georges Road, Barnstaple	179 yd
The Union Inn	44 Princess Street, Barnstaple	355 yd
Green Man	28 Pilton Street, Barnstaple	650 yd
Barnstaple Conservative Club	13 Boutport Street, Barnstaple	661 yd
The Reform Inn	Reform Inn, Reform Street	663 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wing Fong Chinese Take Away	43-44 Vicarage Street, BARNSTAPLE	518 yd
The Pilton Fryer	94 Pilton Street, Barnstaple	620 yd
Big Hungry	11 Pilton Street, Barnstaple	650 yd
Spice Of India	18 Bear Street, Barnstaple	677 yd
Eastern Delight	24 Bear Street, Barnstaple	677 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-Operative Food	St Georges Road, Barnstaple	179 yd
Iceland Foods Plc	58 High Street, Barnstaple	843 yd
Marks & Spencer	Marks And Spencer, 78-79 High Street	892 yd
Tesco	Tesco Express, 100-101 High Street	1,012 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Barnstaple And Pilton Cricket Club BARNSTAPLE AND PILTON CRICKET GROUND BARNSTAPLE AND PILTON CRICKET GROUND RALEIGH ROAD	grass pitches	749 yd
Pilton Bluecoat Academy ABBEY ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches	842 yd
Tm Fitness OLD ICE FACTORY OLD ICE FACTORY ROLLE STREET	health and fitness suite	907 yd
Floor One Fitness (Closed) UNIT I UNIT I GAMMON WALK	health and fitness suite	912 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	59.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	109.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	450 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	450 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	34.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	150 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of EX32 7DE