EX32 0AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Chestwood in Bishop's Tawton. Administratively it sits within Instow ward and the North Devon constituency.
For families considering a move, EX32 0AR represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for EX32 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00101887 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX32 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX32 0AR.
262
53
£ 44,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX32 0AR spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX32 0AR. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX32 0AR has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bishops Tawton Primary School
Holywell Church of England School
The Park Community School
Newport Community School Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Chichester Arms0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple2.0 km
- Chapleton5.0 km
- Umberleigh8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Top of Mount Pleasant0.1 km
- South View0.1 km
- South View0.2 km
- Mount Pleasant0.2 km
- Bottom of Mount Pleasant0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX320AR · Data under Open Government Licence