Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

SENTRY LANE, EX32 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SENTRY LANE, EX32 0BW.

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

240

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

EX32 0BW is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 29.8% year-on-year.

home £327,500 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX32 0BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sentry Lane, 0.2km from Bishop's Tawton in Bishop's Tawton. Administratively it sits within Instow ward and the North Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX32 0BW represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £327k, up 29.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX32 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00101888 (shared with 13 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 0BW. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 327,500

2 sales · Mean £ 327,500

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

EX32 0BW has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Bishops Tawton Primary School

Good170 pupils0.4 km
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Holywell Church of England School

Good96 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Chichester Arms0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple2.8 km
  • Chapleton4.3 km
  • Umberleigh7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Chichester Arms0.2 km
  • New Road0.3 km
  • New Road0.3 km
  • Park Villas0.3 km
  • The Bridge0.4 km