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Postcode · Barnstaple

Affluence in EX32 7GP

How EX32 7GP ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
Barnstaple Pilton
Council
North Devon
Region
South West
Neighbourhood population
1,429 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off EX32 7GP is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the EX32 7GP area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is employment (2.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
2.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
By category, lowest first
  • Employment2.0
  • Education and skills2.0
  • Older people in low-income households2.0
  • Income3.0
  • Health and disability3.0
  • Crime3.0
  • Living environment3.0
  • Barriers to housing and services4.0
  • Children in low-income families4.0
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

Annual income
£47,285
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Below the national average
Higher than
34%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

56.6% of adults in the EX32 7GP area are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 23.1% are retired and 4.4% are full-time students.

EX32 7GPEngland
Employee, full-time30%34.3%
Employee, part-time18.2%11.9%
Self-employed8.4%9.5%
Unemployed2.7%2.9%
Full-time student4.4%7.9%
Retired23.1%21.5%
Looking after home or family4.1%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled6.7%4.1%
Other2.3%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

19.6% of adults in the EX32 7GP area work in managerial or professional jobs, well below the England average of 33.2%.

EX32 7GPEngland
Higher managerial & professional5.5%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional14.1%19.9%
Intermediate11.7%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed10.6%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical6.9%5.3%
Semi-routine19.5%11.3%
Routine19.7%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed7.7%8.5%
Full-time students4.3%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

22.5% of adults in the EX32 7GP area hold a degree or equivalent, well below the England average of 33.9%. 22.1% have no qualifications.

EX32 7GPEngland
Degree level or above22.5%33.9%
A level or equivalent17.4%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above14.4%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C12.8%9.7%
Apprenticeship7.8%5.3%
Other qualifications2.9%2.8%
No qualifications22.1%18.1%
About these figures

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around EX32 7GP (Barnstaple Pilton) (about 1,429 residents).

Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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