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Barnstaple Central

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About

Barnstaple Central is the historic heart of North Devon, located along the River Taw. The area features a mix of medieval and Victorian architecture, with landmarks like the 14th-century St Peter’s Church and the Pannier Market, a covered market dating back to 1855. The town’s layout retains its original street plan, with Boutport Street forming a key thoroughfare lined with independent shops and cafes.

The riverfront is a focal point, offering walks along the Tarka Trail and access to the Long Bridge, which has spanned the Taw since the 13th century. Barnstaple Central serves as a hub for local transport, with bus links to nearby coastal towns and rural areas. The area also hosts regular markets and events, reflecting its role as a commercial and social centre for North Devon.

Area overview

On average Barnstaple Central has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 202 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Barnstaple Central is £34,800 per year. There are 3 schools in Barnstaple Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
202
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
26.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £212,475 in Barnstaple Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £380,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£350,000
Flats5£96,500
Semi-Detached12£268,500
Terraced50£197,500

10 years price trend in Barnstaple Central

All postcodes in Barnstaple Central

EX328AL

Crow View

EX328DF

Sowden Lane East

EX322SU

North Walk

EX311BA

Cross Street

EX311BW

Butchers Row

EX311HB

The Strand

EX311HG

Boutport Street

EX311SH

Boutport Street

EX327BL

New Buildings

EX327EB

Bicton Street

EX327ES

Vicarage Street

EX327FF

Barnstaple Central

EX327HJ

Churchill Close

EX327HS

Concorde Drive

EX328JS

Belle Meadow Road

EX322SJ

North Walk

EX322SS

North Walk

EX311EZ

The Strand

EX311RL

Boutport Street

EX311SR

Boutport Street

EX311UB

North Walk

EX322HE

Malletts Lane

EX327DQ

Bear Street

EX327ED

Bear Street

EX327EE

Bear Street

EX327HP

Derby Road

EX327HY

Gorwell Road

EX327JH

Lundy Close

EX328JU

Summerland Street

EX311BG

High Street

EX311EX

The Strand

EX311SX

Boutport Street

EX322GY

Malletts Lane

EX322HL

Malletts Lane

EX327BX

Bear Street

EX327DU

Derby Road

EX327HF

Belmont Road

EX327NG

Goodleigh Road

EX328AH

Brahms Way

EX328BA

Alexandra Road

EX328FJ

Barnstaple Central

EX328JJ

Summerland Street

EX322SX

North Walk

EX311DW

Holland Street

EX311ER

Castle Quay

EX322LG

Barnstaple Central

EX327HB

Derby Road

EX328AE

Walton Way

EX328HG

Bear Street

EX328NA

Albert Lane

EX311JB

High Street

EX311RR

Boutport Street

EX322JP

Malletts Lane

EX327DG

Fortmead Close

EX327DR

Bear Street

EX328AN

Gorwell Road

EX311BP

Joy Street

EX311SE

Boutport Street

EX327DB

Bear Street

EX327DD

Bear Street

EX327DN

Gaydon Street

EX327JP

Derby Road

EX327JR

Derby Road

EX328AB

Haydn Close

EX328BL

Hills View

EX328QQ

Bevan Road

EX322TD

Barnstaple Central

EX322SH

Barnstaple Central

EX322JJ

Malletts Lane

EX311EW

Commercial Road

EX311HA

High Street

EX322SA

Barnstaple Central

EX327EA

Bicton Street

EX327JT

Goodleigh Road

EX327SB

Long Meadow Drive

EX328FD

Alexandra Road

EX328LS

Belle Meadow Road

EX328LU

Kiln Lane

EX322HN

Malletts Lane

EX328HU

Wells Street

EX311EL

North Walk

EX311EE

North Walk

EX311HJ

High Street

EX327BN

Vicarage Lawn

EX327HW

Derby Road

EX328JP

Bedford Street

EX328JZ

Bevan Road

EX329HJ

Barbican Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.