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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

EX322TL

North Walk

EX327DL

Ebberley Terrace

EX327FG

Goodleigh Road

EX328AL

Harman Walk

EX328DF

Sowden Lane

EX327HH

Lethaby Road

EX327HR

Gorwell Road

EX311BW

Butchers Row

EX311HB

The Strand

EX327EB

Charles Dart Crescent

EX327FF

Queens Mews

EX327HJ

Churchill Close

EX328JS

Pulchrass Street

EX311BA

Cross Street

EX311HG

Boutport Street

EX311SH

Boutport Street

EX327BL

New Buildings

EX327ES

Vicarage Street

EX327HS

Gorwell Road

EX327ED

Charles Dart Crescent

EX327JH

Lundy Close

EX311BG

High Street

EX311EX

The Strand

EX311SX

Boutport Street

EX322GY

Malletts Lane

EX322HL

Malletts Lane

EX327BX

Bear Street

EX327HF

Belmont Road

EX328BA

Alexandra Road

EX311EZ

The Strand

EX311RL

Rackfield

EX311SR

Boutport Street

EX322HE

Malletts Lane

EX322SJ

North Walk

EX322SS

North Walk

EX327DQ

Bear Street

EX327EE

Zephyr Crescent

EX327HP

Derby Road

EX327HY

Meteor Walk

EX328JU

Summerland Street

EX327DU

Sunflower Road

EX327NG

Goodleigh Road

EX328AH

Brahms Way

EX328FJ

Barnstaple Central

EX328JJ

Summerland Street

EX311ER

Quayside

EX322SX

North Walk

EX327HB

Derby Road

EX328AE

Walton Way

EX311DW

Holland Walk

EX328HG

Queen Street

EX328NA

Albert Lane

EX311JB

High Street

EX311RR

Loverings Court

EX327DR

Richmond Terrace

EX328AN

Gorwell Road

EX311BP

Joy Street

EX327DB

Bear Street

EX327JR

Goodleigh Road

EX328QQ

Bevan Road

EX311SE

Boutport Street

EX327DD

Bear Street

EX327DN

Gaydon Street

EX327JP

Goodleigh Road

EX328AB

Walton Way

EX328BL

Hills View

EX322JJ

Malletts Lane

EX322SH

Barnstaple Central

EX322TD

Barnstaple Central

EX327JT

Goodleigh Road

EX328FD

Alexandra Road

EX328LS

The Square

EX311EW

Commercial Road

EX311HA

Maiden Street

EX322LJ

Barnstaple Central

EX322SA

Barnstaple Central

EX327EA

Bicton Street

EX327SB

Long Meadow Drive

EX328LU

Kiln Lane

EX311HJ

High Street

EX329HJ

Barbican Road

EX311EL

North Walk

EX322HN

Malletts Lane

EX327BN

Vicarage Lawn

EX327HW

Derby Road

EX328HU

Well Street

EX328JP

Buller Road

EX328JZ

Bevan Road

EX322TE

Barnstaple Central

Data Sources

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