EX32 0BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hammetts Lane, 0.2km from Chestwood in Barnstaple. Administratively it sits within Landkey ward and the North Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX32, EX32 0BA 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £620k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX32 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00101886 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAMMETTS LANE, EX32 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMMETTS LANE, EX32 0BA.
251
51
£ 46,500 /yr
51%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
EX32 0BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £620k, 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX32 0BA. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 620,000
1 sales · Mean £ 620,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
EX32 0BA has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bishops Tawton Primary School
The Park Community School
Newport Community School Primary Academy
The Lampard Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Poplars B&B0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple1.7 km
- Chapleton5.4 km
- Umberleigh8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Oatlands0.3 km
- South View0.3 km
- South View0.4 km
- Style Close0.4 km
- Style Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX320BA · Data under Open Government Licence