Gould Road is in Barnstaple and in North Devon district. EX32 8ET is located in the Barnstaple with Westacott electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gould Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX32 8EU, EX32 8EX, EX32 8ES, EX32 8EY, EX32 8EB, EX32 8ER, EX32 8EN, EX32 8NX, EX32 8EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX32 8ET, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 52.3% | 52.2% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 47.7% | 47.8% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 8ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 37.9% | 43.4% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 29.9% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 16.3% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 6.4% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (67.7%) 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 | 40.5% | 34.5% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -13.9% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 33.2% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 19.9% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 9.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 8ET this area, 37.5% 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 14.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.9% | 37.5% | -14.4% | 18.2% | 19.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 13.3% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 15.3% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.9% | 12.1% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 14.5% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -19.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 98.9% | 94% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
In this area, 95.6% 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% | 95.6% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 96.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.7% | 76.7% | -21.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 40.5% | 13.5% | 27.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.1% | 37.2% | 19.9% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gould Road was 221.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 315.5% higher than the Barnstaple with Westacott average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gould Road has the highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Barnstaple with Westacott and the 17th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.4%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Gould Road, Barnstaple, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2006-04-10 | £211,355 |
| 46 Gould Road, Barnstaple, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £74,950 | 2002-05-03 | £209,860 |
| 42 Gould Road, Barnstaple, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £35,500 | 1998-01-30 | £183,508 |
EX32 8ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Park Academy Eden Park Academy , Forches Avenue EX32 8EF | 3out of 4 | 227 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy Landkey Road , Newport EX32 9BW | 4out of 4 | 596 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Chanters Hill , EX32 8DN | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School Bevan Road , EX32 8LJ | 2out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yeo Valley Primary School Derby Road , EX32 7HB | 1out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Community School Park Lane , EX32 9AX | 2out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilton Community College Chaddiford Lane , EX31 1RB | 2out of 4 | 2,517 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroc Old Sticklepath Hill , EX31 2BQ | - not rated | 2,085 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lampard Community School St John's Lane , EX32 9DD | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Services Narita House , Fishleigh Road EX31 3UD | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathfield School Abbey Road , Pilton EX31 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shoreline Academy Fishleigh Road , EX31 3UD | 1out of 4 | 4,102 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Social Projects | Freedom Centre, 1 Howard Avenue | 166 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurant | Old Station Road, Barnstaple | 337 yd | |
| Snack Box | B And M Stores, Coney Avenue | 344 yd | |
| Tesco Barnstaple Customer Cafe | Tesco, Rose Lane | 471 yd | |
| St Johns Garden Centre | St Johns Lane, Barnstaple | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rising Sun | 29 Newport Road, Barnstaple | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonias Finest | 4 Forches Avenue, Barnstaple | 256 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco, Rose Lane | 471 yd | |
| 28 Chinese Takeaway | 28 Newport Road, Barnstaple | 634 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 30 Newport Road, Barnstaple | 634 yd | |
| Efes Kebab House & Chico's Chicken & Pizza | 19 Newport Road, Barnstaple | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Old Station Road, Barnstaple | 337 yd | |
| Tesco | Rose Lane, Barnstaple | 471 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Park Community School PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,084 yd |
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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.