Is EX32 0AY a safe place to live?

Yes, EX32 0AY is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 4 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in EX32 0AY?

The average property price in EX32 0AY is currently around £632k.

What is the population of EX32 0AY?

The population for the EX32 0AY area is approximately 251 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

CHESTWOOD, EX32 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTWOOD, EX32 0AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

251

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10

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9/10

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3/10

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8/10

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1/10

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7/10

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2/10

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10/10

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1/10

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Area Character

EX32 0AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £632k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX32 0AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Chestwood, 0.3km from Rumsam in Barnstaple. Administratively it sits within Landkey ward and the North Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX32, EX32 0AY offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £632k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX32 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00101886 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX32 0AY. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 632,500

1 sales · Mean £ 632,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EX32 0AY has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4

Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

The Park Community School

Requires Improvement1454 pupils0.7 km

Newport Community School Primary Academy

Outstanding474 pupils0.9 km

Bishops Tawton Primary School

Good170 pupils1.0 km

The Lampard Community School

Good145 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby

Weirholme Annex B&B0.9 km
The Poplars B&B0.6 km
Owly 'Ouse0.9 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Rising Sun1.0 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

28 Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
Hong Kong House1.0 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Barnstaple1.6 km
Chapleton5.5 km
Umberleigh8.7 km

Bus Stops

Oatlands0.1 km
Style Close0.2 km
Style Close0.2 km
South View0.5 km