Trinity Street is in Barnstaple and in North Devon district. EX32 8HX is located in the Barnstaple Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Trinity Street, Barnstaple, EX32 8HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX32 8JD, EX32 8JE, EX32 8JH, EX32 8JJ, EX32 8JF, EX32 8JL, EX32 8AY, EX32 8JB, EX32 8JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX32 8HX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 51.6% | 47.8% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 52.2% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 8HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 42% | 46.4% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 23.2% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -21.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 1.4% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 17% | 22.3% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 13.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 48.8% | 43.1% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 36.5% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 13% | 14.9% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 3.9% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 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 | 27% | 12.7% | -14.3% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 12.7% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 14.1% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 16.9% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 37.1% | 21.1% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 6% | 3.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.9% | 96.1% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 92.7% | 90.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 90.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 7.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 25.6% | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.9% | 37.2% | 16.7% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trinity Street was 157.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.6% lower than the Barnstaple Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Trinity Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Barnstaple Central and the 32nd highest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.3 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. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22A Trinity Street, Barnstaple, Devon Other, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-06-01 | £74,956 |
| 14 Trinity Street, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2023-03-24 | £208,159 |
| Flat A Moose Hall Trinity Street, Barnstaple, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-11-24 | £142,283 |
| 20 Trinity Street, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-06-07 | £162,719 |
| 28 Trinity Street, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-04-26 | £225,398 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 342 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yeo Valley Primary School Derby Road , EX32 7HB | 1out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Chanters Hill , EX32 8DN | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilton Infants' School Abbey Road , EX31 1JU | 4out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Abbey Road , EX31 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilton Community College Chaddiford Lane , EX31 1RB | 2out of 4 | 1,513 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 | 1,211 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 | 1,243 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lampard Community School St John's Lane , EX32 9DD | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Services Narita House , Fishleigh Road EX31 3UD | - not rated | 2,736 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shoreline Academy Fishleigh Road , EX31 3UD | 1out of 4 | 3,278 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dovecote | 3 Summerland Terrace, Belle Meadow Road | 97 yd | |
| The Bike Shed | The Square, Barnstaple | 175 yd | |
| Lilico's 1844 | Lilicos, 3-5 Bridge Buildings | 176 yd | |
| D (RDY) Squadron | Fortescue Lines, Oakleigh Road | 190 yd | |
| Benjis Bistro | 3A Queens House, Queen Street | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fever and Boutique | Queen Street, Barnstaple | 119 yd | |
| The Tavern | 1 Diamond Street, Barnstaple | 171 yd | |
| Golden Lion Tap | The Square, Barnstaple | 175 yd | |
| Lush Bar And Restaurant | 54 Boutport Street, Barnstaple | 246 yd | |
| The Masquerade Show Bar | 98 High Street, BARNSTAPLE | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramleys | 14 Silver Street, Barnstaple | 167 yd | |
| Barum Takeaway | 1A Queens House, Queen Street | 211 yd | |
| Ali's Alcove | 18 Maiden Street, Barnstaple | 287 yd | |
| Everest Gurkha Chef | 3 Advern House, Maiden Street | 295 yd | |
| Fireaway Designer Pizza | 5 The Strand, Barnstaple | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 100-101 High Street | 334 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 78-79 High Street | 523 yd | |
| Lidl | Barnstaple Retail Park, Station Road | 540 yd | |
| Tesco | Seven Brethren Bank, Barnstaple | 571 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse by Iceland | Unit 3, Anchorwood Retail Park | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Devon Leisure Centre SEVEN BRETHREN BANK | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 375 yd |
| Floor One Fitness (Closed) UNIT I UNIT I GAMMON WALK | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Tarka Tennis/Seven Brethren Bank Playing Field SEVEN BRETHREN BANK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 773 yd |
| Tm Fitness OLD ICE FACTORY OLD ICE FACTORY ROLLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
| Rock Park PARK LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,044 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 | 88.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.5% |
| 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 | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 60 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.