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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

EX327BD

George Street

EX327DP

Richmond Street

EX328BQ

Azes Lane

EX322SB

Barnstaple Central

EX322SZ

Barnstaple Central

EX327DZ

Miller Crescent

EX322GR

Malletts Lane

EX327BJ

Higher Maudlin Street

EX327JQ

Concorde Drive

EX311DH

Tuly Street

EX322ZZ

Barnstaple Central

EX327DT

Grosvenor Street

EX327JW

Crow View

EX328AF

Walton Way

EX328HJ

Queen Street

EX311AE

North Walk

EX311DF

Castle Quay

EX311ET

Castle Street

EX311SQ

Boutport Street

EX328RJ

Albert Lane

EX311AH

Maiden Street

EX311DX

North Walk

EX322SP

North Walk

EX322LH

Barnstaple Central

EX327HL

Poltimore Lawn

EX322HY

Malletts Lane

EX328JN

Queen Street

EX327BW

Vicarage Lawn

EX327EF

Derby Road

EX327FY

Crookmans Close

EX327JF

Oliver Road

EX328AX

Goodleigh View

EX328DE

Chanters Hill

EX311HP

High Street

EX322LA

Barnstaple Central

EX322SG

Barnstaple Central

EX327AY

Coronation Street

EX327RA

Long Meadow Drive

EX328BB

Belle Meadow Road

EX311UQ

Barnstaple Central

EX328AA

Elgar Close

EX311SY

Boutport Street

EX322TJ

Barnstaple Central

EX327BG

Charles Street

EX327DA

Queens Walk

EX328AZ

Alexandra Road

EX328DG

Chanters Hill

EX311AF

North Walk

EX327HN

Frankmarsh Park

EX328HY

Queen Street

EX328LW

The Square

EX311SL

Somerset Place

EX322SD

Barnstaple Central

EX322SL

North Walk

EX328JG

Summerland Place

EX328LH

Bevan Road

EX311AU

Barnstaple Central

EX327RD

Long Meadow Drive

EX328LQ

Bevan Road

EX328NR

Bedford Row

EX322SW

North Walk

EX322JE

Malletts Lane

EX311DY

North Walk

EX322GJ

Malletts Lane

EX327EW

Grosvenor Street

EX327FA

Barnstaple Central

EX327HT

Jewell Crescent

EX328AJ

Haydn Close

EX328HQ

Queen Street

EX322HP

Malletts Lane

EX311DE

Church Lane

EX327DY

Bicton Street

EX328DW

Chanters Hill

EX311BX

Market Street

EX311UH

Barnstaple Central

EX327DS

Grosvenor Terrace

EX328BN

Hills View

EX328DP

Chanters Hill

EX328JT

Oakleigh Road

EX322TB

Barnstaple Central

EX311DG

Commercial Road

EX311RX

Boutport Street

EX322SY

Barnstaple Central

EX327RL

Silverwood Heights

EX328AG

Grieg Drive

EX311BE

Cross Street

EX322HA

Malletts Lane

EX327BS

Bear Street

EX327BU

Bear Street

EX328BS

Fort Hill

EX311BL

High Street

EX311RP

Boutport Street

EX311UG

Green Lanes Shopping Centre

EX327EL

Martin Road

EX311EU

The Strand

EX311TA

Boutport Street

EX327EQ

Goodleigh Road

EX327HX

Sabre Walk

EX327JA

Chipmunk Walk

EX327RJ

Silverwood Heights

Data Sources

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