Rock Gardens, Barnstaple, EX32 9AW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX32 9AW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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	53.4%	54.5%	1.1%	51.0%	3.5%
Male	46.6%	45.5%	-1.1%	49.0%	-3.5%

Partnership Status

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 9AW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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	29.3%	43.2%	13.9%	37.9%	5.3%
Married: Opposite sex	44.2%	33.8%	-10.4%	44.2%	-10.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	5%	2.3%	-2.7%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	18.2%	16.5%	-1.7%	9.1%	7.4%
Widowed	3.3%	3.8%	0.5%	6.1%	-2.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50.9%	44.2%	-6.7%	48.4%	-4.2%
Good health	39%	37.6%	-1.4%	33.6%	4.0%
Fair health	7.1%	13.5%	6.4%	12.7%	0.8%
Bad health	2.1%	4.4%	2.3%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.6%	15.4%	3.8%	18.2%	-2.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.9%	13.5%	-1.4%	9.6%	3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	26.9%	18.4%	-8.5%	13.4%	5.0%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	4.9%	2.4%	5.3%	-0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.7%	20.7%	5.0%	16.9%	3.8%
Degree or Similar	24.4%	24.4%	0.0%	33.8%	-9.4%
Other	4.1%	2.6%	-1.5%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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)
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.5%	-1.9%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	98.8%	97.5%	-1.3%	81.4%	16.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.1% 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	96.9%	94.1%	-2.8%	83.2%	10.9%
European Union	1.2%	3.4%	2.2%	6.1%	-2.7%
Africa	0.9%	2.2%	1.3%	2.7%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.6%	94.1%	-2.5%	83.2%	10.9%
10+ Years	0.6%	3.7%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.1%	76.7%	5.4%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Lithuania	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	16.3%	13.5%	2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	56.3%	37.2%	19.1%
Christian	35.5%	46.2%	-10.7%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	7.5%	6.0%	1.5%

Safety

Is Rock Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rock Gardens was 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.1% higher than the Barnstaple with Westacott average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Rock Gardens has the 14th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Barnstaple with Westacott and the 123rd highest crime rate of 315 local areas in North Devon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.1%.

🔎 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. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,500

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in EX32 9AW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 8/10 (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 Rock Gardens 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 Rock Gardens, Barnstaple, EX32 9AW

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX32 9AW

Average Price
£294,924

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£294,924

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rock Gardens

Average Price
£299,515

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£299,515

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rock GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Rock Gardens, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2021-11-17	£286,012
2 Rock Gardens, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£219,350	2017-09-22	£278,094
3 Rock Gardens, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£207,500	2015-02-16	£303,512
1 Rock Gardens, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£192,500	2008-05-02	£265,794
3 Rock Gardens, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£198,250	2006-04-19	£301,453

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX32 9AW

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	86
Part-Time Employee	52
Retired	33
Self-Employed	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	22
Student (economically inactive)	14
Unemployed	12
Looking after home or family	9
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Human health and social work activities	28
Manufacturing	23
Construction	19
Education	18
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	7
Information and communication	7
Real estate activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newport Community School Landkey Road , Newport EX32 9BW	- not rated	620 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newport Community School Primary Academy Landkey Road , Newport EX32 9BW	- not rated	620 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashleigh CofE (VC) Primary School Bevan Road , EX32 8LJ	- not rated	821 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashleigh CofE Primary School Bevan Road , EX32 8LJ	3out of 4	821 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Forches Cross Community Primary School Forches Avenue , EX32 8EF	- not rated	944 yd	Community school	Yes	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	- not rated	360 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Park Community School Park Lane , EX32 9AX	- not rated	360 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pilton Community College Chaddiford Lane , EX31 1RB	3out of 4	2,369 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pilton Community College Chaddiford Lane , EX31 1RB	- not rated	2,369 yd	Community school	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	1,432 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Lampard Community School St John's Lane , EX32 9DD	- not rated	822 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Lampard Community School St John's Lane , EX32 9DD	3out of 4	822 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Yeo Centre, North Devon KS3 PRU St George's Road , EX32 7AU	- not rated	1,437 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pathfield School Abbey Road , Pilton EX31 1JU	3out of 4	2,104 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
On Track Education Barnstaple Narita House , Fishleigh Rd, EX31 3UD	- not rated	2,132 yd	Other independent special school	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
The Ganges Restaurant	87 Newport Road, Barnstaple	73 yd
Rock Park Bowling Club	Barnstaple, Devon	203 yd
Mcdonalds Restaurant	Old Station Road, Barnstaple	528 yd
Snack Box	B And M Stores, Coney Avenue	609 yd
Tarka Leisure Centre	Seven Brethren Bank, Barnstaple	618 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Rising Sun	29 Newport Road, Barnstaple	296 yd
Golden Lion Tap	The Square, Barnstaple	867 yd
Fever and Boutique	Queen Street, Barnstaple	870 yd
The Tavern	1 Diamond Street, Barnstaple	914 yd
Lush Bar And Restaurant	54 Boutport Street, Barnstaple	999 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Efes Kebab House & Chico's Chicken & Pizza	19 Newport Road, Barnstaple	182 yd
28 Chinese Takeaway	28 Newport Road, Barnstaple	296 yd
Hong Kong House	30 Newport Road, Barnstaple	296 yd
Rowe's Cornish Bakers	Tesco, Seven Brethren Bank	691 yd
Sonias Finest	4 Forches Avenue, Barnstaple	817 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Old Station Road, Barnstaple	528 yd
Tesco	Seven Brethren Bank, Barnstaple	618 yd
Lidl	Barnstaple Retail Park, Station Road	855 yd
Tesco	Rose Lane, Barnstaple	1,038 yd
Tesco	Tesco Express, 100-101 High Street	1,061 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Park Community School PARK LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	429 yd
Rock Park PARK LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	472 yd
Tarka Tennis/Seven Brethren Bank Playing Field SEVEN BRETHREN BANK	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	527 yd
North Devon Leisure Centre SEVEN BRETHREN BANK	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool	743 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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%

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

Overview of EX32 9AW