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Barnstaple Central

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About

Barnstaple Central is the historic core of North Devon's primary market town. The area is defined by the River Taw's broad curve, with the Long Bridge providing a key crossing. Its layout follows medieval street patterns, converging at Butchers' Row, a distinctive covered arcade of small shops built in the 1850s.

The area functions as a commercial and civic hub, containing the Guildhall and the Pannier Market. This market, operating for centuries, continues to trade under its original Victorian glass roof. Retail is focused on independent businesses and national chains along the High Street and Boutport Street.

Area overview

On average Barnstaple Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barnstaple Central is £38,342 per year. There are 3 schools in Barnstaple Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Barnstaple Central is home to around 6,271 people, with a population density of about 2,063.1 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
160
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
27.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barnstaple Central Population
6,271
Population density
2,063.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
83.24(+152%)
Shoplifting
57.41(+761%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.07(+232%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.21(+226%)
Public order
17.38(+164%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,629
89.78%
Other White
251
4%
Other Asian
76
1.21%
Indian
64
1.02%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
39
0.62%
Total population: 6,270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,243
24.04%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,110
21.47%
Level 3 (A level)
896
17.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
812
15.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
681
13.17%
Total 16+ residents: 5,171

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
819
26.97%
Owns outright
729
24%
Other social rented
597
19.66%
Owns with a mortgage
592
19.49%
Social rents from council
205
6.75%
Total households: 3,037

Property prices in Barnstaple Central

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 in Barnstaple Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £366,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barnstaple Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnstaple Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£275,000
Flats6£105,750
Semi-Detached13£265,000
Terraced45£210,000

10 years median price trend in Barnstaple Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnstaple Central.

All postcodes in Barnstaple Central

EX322SU

North Walk

EX311UB

North Walk

EX322JP

Malletts Lane

EX327DG

Fortmead Close

EX311EE

North Walk

EX327EP

Richmond Street

EX329HN

Carlton Terrace

EX322SQ

North Walk

EX322SR

North Walk

EX327RB

Weirside Way

EX311AS

Bull Court

EX322ST

North Walk

EX328BJ

Fort Street

EX328DQ

Chanters Hill

EX311BH

Church Lane

EX312JA

Malletts Lane

EX322HR

Malletts Lane

EX322TH

Barnstaple Central

EX328AD

Walton Way

EX322LD

Barnstaple Central

EX311TP

High Street

EX311TS

Castle Quay

EX311UL

Barnstaple Central

EX322SN

North Walk

EX328HR

Silver Street

EX311BZ

High Street

EX311TZ

Boutport Street

EX322BQ

Malletts Lane

EX327FE

Bear Street

EX327HU

Oliver Road

EX311EA

North Walk

EX322HT

Malletts Lane

EX311TD

Boutport Street

EX327ET

Magdalene Lawn

EX327RE

Long Meadow Drive

EX328JQ

Summerland Street

EX379YU

Malletts Lane

EX311SB

Boutport Street

EX327HZ

Spitfire Walk

EX311AL

Boutport Street

EX311YN

Malletts Lane

EX322SE

Barnstaple Central

EX327BH

Vicarage Street

EX328JR

Bedford Street

EX328XX

Malletts Lane

EX311DD

Green Lane

EX311DJ

Tuly Street

EX311EG

North Walk

EX311TG

Boutport Street

EX328BH

Fort Terrace

EX328BR

Valley Close

EX311HX

High Street

EX327DJ

Ebberley Lawn

EX327DX

Bear Street

EX327LR

The Close

EX322TF

Barnstaple Central

EX311BJ

St Peters Terrace

EX328AU

Crow View

EX311EF

Paiges Lane

EX327JE

Hunter Walk

EX328HT

Connaught Place

EX311RJ

Boutport Street

EX311BD

Cross Street

EX327BT

Vicarage Street

EX327BZ

Bear Street

EX311HR

High Street

EX322SF

Barnstaple Central

EX327EH

Fort Hill Drive

EX327HA

Vicarage Street

EX328JH

Summerland Street

EX311EH

Barnstaple Central

EX311RW

Boutport Street

EX327BA

Coronation Street

EX327DH

Ebberley Lawn

EX327DW

Lower Gaydon Street

EX327JD

Beaufort Walk

EX328DD

Chanters Hill

EX329HL

Chester Terrace

EX327FH

Barnstaple with Pilton

EX328AQ

Britten Drive

EX328FH

Queen Street

EX311DP

Holland Street

EX311DR

Castle Street

EX311SA

Boutport Street

EX327AZ

Coronation Street

EX327EG

Goodleigh Road

EX327JS

Goodleigh Road

EX328LJ

Bevan Road

EX328DN

Chanters Hill

EX311ES

Castle Street

EX311BS

Joy Street

EX327BE

King Edward Street

EX328HD

Queen Street

EX311BN

High Street

EX311DT

North Walk

EX311UJ

Barnstaple Central

EX327JB

Derby Road

EX328DH

Sunset Heights

EX328LN

Sticklepath Terrace

EX311BU

Joy Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.