EX32 0AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Chestwood, 0.0km 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 0AX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 £460k, up 81.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX32 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00101886 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTWOOD, EX32 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTWOOD, EX32 0AX.
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 0AX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £460k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £460k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 81.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX32 0AX. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 460,000
1 sales · Mean £ 460,000
Semi-Detached
£ 253,000
1 sales · Mean £ 253,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
EX32 0AX 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
Holywell Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Poplars B&B0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple1.7 km
- Chapleton5.3 km
- Umberleigh8.6 km
Bus Stops
- South View0.2 km
- South View0.2 km
- Oatlands0.4 km
- Top of Mount Pleasant0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EX320AX · Data under Open Government Licence