Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

OATLANDS AVENUE, EX32 0AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OATLANDS AVENUE, EX32 0AZ.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

51

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX32 0AZ spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

EX32 0AZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Oatlands Avenue, 0.2km from Rumsam in Barnstaple. Administratively it sits within Landkey ward and the North Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX32 0AZ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX32 0AZ 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 0AZ. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

EX32 0AZ has low crime rates — 5 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

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The Park Community School

Requires Improvement1454 pupils0.6 km
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Newport Community School Primary Academy

Outstanding474 pupils0.9 km
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The Lampard Community School

Good145 pupils1.0 km
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Bishops Tawton Primary School

Good170 pupils1.1 km
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Ashleigh CofE Primary School

Good240 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Weirholme Annex B&B0.9 km
  • The Poplars B&B0.5 km
  • Owly 'Ouse0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Rising Sun0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • 28 Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Hong Kong House0.9 km
  • Barnstaple BBQ Kebabs & Pizzeria House0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Ganges Restaurant1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple1.5 km
  • Chapleton5.6 km
  • Umberleigh8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Oatlands0.1 km
  • Style Close0.2 km
  • Style Close0.2 km
  • Park School0.4 km
  • Park and Ride Terminus0.4 km