Oakleigh Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8JT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX32 8JT has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.7% of the population 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	61.1%	57.7%	-3.4%	51.0%	6.7%
Male	38.9%	42.3%	3.4%	49.0%	-6.7%

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	25.7%	33.8%	8.1%	37.9%	-4.1%
Married: Opposite sex	20.7%	18.6%	-2.1%	44.2%	-25.6%
Separated	3.6%	9%	5.4%	2.2%	6.8%
Divorced	27.1%	22.8%	-4.3%	9.1%	13.7%
Widowed	22.9%	15.9%	-7.0%	6.1%	9.8%

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 (51.3%) 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	21.6%	16%	-5.6%	48.4%	-32.4%
Good health	27.2%	35.3%	8.1%	33.6%	1.7%
Fair health	32.1%	28.2%	-3.9%	12.7%	15.5%
Bad health	15.4%	16.7%	1.3%	4.0%	12.7%
Very bad health	3.7%	3.8%	0.1%	1.2%	2.6%

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 8JT this area, 50.3% 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 15.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	62.1%	50.3%	-11.8%	18.2%	32.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.6%	6.2%	-2.4%	9.6%	-3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8.6%	9.7%	1.1%	13.4%	-3.7%
Apprenticeship	2.1%	8.3%	6.2%	5.3%	3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	4.3%	9%	4.7%	16.9%	-7.9%
Degree or Similar	7.9%	15.9%	8.0%	33.8%	-17.9%
Other	6.4%	0.7%	-5.7%	2.8%	-2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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	3.7%	0%	-3.7%	1.1%	-1.1%
Black African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	2.6%	2.6%	0.8%	1.8%
White	96.3%	93.5%	-2.8%	81.4%	12.1%
Roma	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.1% 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	96.3%	96.1%	-0.2%	83.2%	12.9%
European Union	2.5%	1.3%	-1.2%	6.1%	-4.8%
Africa	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.7%	95.5%	-0.2%	83.2%	12.3%
10+ Years	0.6%	3.2%	2.6%	9.8%	-6.6%
5-10 Years	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	59.4%	76.7%	-17.3%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Central and Western Africa	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	38.1%	13.5%	24.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.6%	37.2%	-2.6%
Christian	56.4%	46.2%	10.2%
Buddhist	1.9%	0.5%	1.4%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Oakleigh Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakleigh Road was 330.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.4% lower than the Barnstaple Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Oakleigh Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Barnstaple Central and the 10th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 215.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in EX32 8JT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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 Oakleigh Road are based on 5 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 Oakleigh Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8JT

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX32 8JT

Average Price
£180,371

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£180,371

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oakleigh Road

Average Price
£187,674

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£187,674

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oakleigh Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Oakleigh Road, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£180,000	2021-09-17	£205,216
13 Oakleigh Road, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£130,000	2017-07-28	£176,807
13 Oakleigh Road, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2008-02-13	£208,852
12 Oakleigh Road, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2004-01-30	£229,313
5 Oakleigh Road, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£53,600	2003-08-26	£118,180

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX32 8JT

Employment

EX32 8JT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8JT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	65
Long-Term Sick or disabled	24
Full-Time Employee	22
Part-Time Employee	16
Other	7
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Self-Employed	1
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	8
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Human health and social work activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Other	2
Manufacturing	2
Education	2
Construction	1
Transport and storage	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashleigh CofE Primary School Bevan Road , EX32 8LJ	2out of 4	169 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Chanters Hill , EX32 8DN	3out of 4	516 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Yeo Valley Primary School Derby Road , EX32 7HB	1out of 4	615 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eden Park Academy Eden Park Academy , Forches Avenue EX32 8EF	3out of 4	1,146 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pilton Infants' School Abbey Road , EX31 1JU	4out of 4	1,211 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Park Community School Park Lane , EX32 9AX	2out of 4	1,122 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Pilton Community College Chaddiford Lane , EX31 1RB	2out of 4	1,643 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	1,364 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	1,360 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Lampard Community School St John's Lane , EX32 9DD	3out of 4	1,388 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
On Track Education Services Narita House , Fishleigh Road EX31 3UD	- not rated	2,557 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Shoreline Academy Fishleigh Road , EX31 3UD	1out of 4	3,436 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
D (RDY) Squadron	Fortescue Lines, Oakleigh Road	4 yd
Medard House Lunch Club	Medard House, Bevan Road	87 yd
The Dovecote	3 Summerland Terrace, Belle Meadow Road	187 yd
Cafe @ Ruda & Takeaway	Takeaway, Ruda Holiday Park	297 yd
Benjis Bistro	3A Queens House, Queen Street	325 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fever and Boutique	Queen Street, Barnstaple	228 yd
The Tavern	1 Diamond Street, Barnstaple	349 yd
Golden Lion Tap	The Square, Barnstaple	363 yd
Lush Bar And Restaurant	54 Boutport Street, Barnstaple	409 yd
Ebberley Arms	40 Bear Street, Barnstaple	437 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bramleys	14 Silver Street, Barnstaple	316 yd
Barum Takeaway	1A Queens House, Queen Street	325 yd
Spice Of India	18 Bear Street, Barnstaple	451 yd
Eastern Delight	24 Bear Street, Barnstaple	451 yd
Lang Son House	19 Bear Street, Barnstaple	451 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Express, 100-101 High Street	509 yd
Lidl	Old Station Road, Barnstaple	614 yd
Tesco	Seven Brethren Bank, Barnstaple	665 yd
Marks & Spencer	Marks And Spencer, 78-79 High Street	676 yd
Lidl	Barnstaple Retail Park, Station Road	693 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
North Devon Leisure Centre SEVEN BRETHREN BANK	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool	520 yd
Floor One Fitness (Closed) UNIT I UNIT I GAMMON WALK	health and fitness suite	800 yd
Tarka Tennis/Seven Brethren Bank Playing Field SEVEN BRETHREN BANK	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	825 yd
Rock Park PARK LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,041 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	26.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	26.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	26.1%

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	57.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	51 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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