Living in EX32, North Devon
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around EX32 in North Devon. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in North Devon: £281,532, down 0.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around EX32
91 recorded home sales on the streets around central EX32 in the last 2 years, with a median of £230,000 and a range from £85,000 to £475,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 SPEEDWELL CLOSE, EX32 8PY | semi-detached | £200,000 | 2026-06-03 |
| 71 WESTACOTT MEADOW, EX32 8QX | flat-maisonette | £160,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 55 WALNUT WAY, EX32 7RF | terraced | £160,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 8 KESTREL WAY, EX32 8QN | detached | £355,000 | 2026-05-11 |
| 13 WESTACOTT MEADOW, EX32 8QX | detached | £415,000 | 2026-05-07 |
| 71 FAIRACRE AVENUE, EX32 9LP | detached | £312,500 | 2026-05-06 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
16 schools within 3 miles , of which 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Vale Community School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Bishops Tawton Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Primary | Good | 2.1 mi |
| Eden Park Academy | Primary | Requires improvement | 0.8 mi |
12 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 15.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.7% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.7% |
| Sales and customer service | 11.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
32 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central EX32 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on North Devon's figures.
Common questions about EX32
What is the average house price in EX32?
The average sold price in North Devon is £281,532 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in EX32?
Prices in North Devon are down 0.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in EX32?
The median of 91 recorded sales around central EX32 in the last 2 years is £230,000, ranging from £85,000 to £475,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in EX32?
16 schools sit within 3 miles of central EX32, and 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in EX32?
32 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX32 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is EX32 at risk of flooding?
Central EX32 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is EX32 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 83% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £230,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 32 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is EX32 safe?
32 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX32 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? EX32 or EX31, EX32 or EX37, EX32 or EX33.
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