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Barnstaple Central

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About

Barnstaple Central ward encompasses the historic core of North Devon's primary market town. The area is defined by the River Taw's curve, with the Long Bridge serving as a key crossing point. Its street pattern reflects medieval origins, focused on the High Street and Butchers' Row. The Pannier Market operates regularly within a Victorian hall, serving as a commercial and social hub for the wider district.

The ward includes residential terraces, retail premises, and civic buildings like the Guildhall. Green spaces are provided by Queen's Park and the Rock Park, which follows the riverbank. The area functions as the main administrative and shopping centre for North Devon, with a bus station providing regional connections. The historic role of the river in the town's development remains evident in its layout.

Area overview

On average Barnstaple Central has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 386 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.7% 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 £39,065 per year. Barnstaple Central is home to around 2,639 people, with a population density of about 4,926.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
386
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
26.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barnstaple Central Population
2,639
Population density
4,926.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
192.12(+475%)
Shoplifting
128.08(+1838%)
Anti-social behaviour
103.83(+596%)
Public order
47.37(+624%)
Criminal damage and arson
44.33(+583%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,227
84.32%
Other White
180
6.82%
Other Asian
55
2.08%
Indian
31
1.17%
Roma
23
0.87%
Total population: 2,641

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
640
27.32%
No qualifications
531
22.66%
Level 3 (A level)
356
15.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
331
14.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
302
12.89%
Total 16+ residents: 2,343

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
545
36.19%
Other social rented
323
21.45%
Owns outright
278
18.46%
Owns with a mortgage
223
14.81%
Social rents from council
66
4.38%
Total households: 1,506

Property prices in Barnstaple Central

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Barnstaple Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £765,000.

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
Semi-Detached2£467,500
Terraced19£200,000
Flats10£140,000
Detached1£525,000

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

EX328JH

Summerland Street

EX311SX

Boutport Street

EX328FD

Alexandra Road

EX322SF

Barnstaple Central

EX322SS

North Walk

EX311EW

Commercial Road

EX327BW

Vicarage Lawn

EX322SU

North Walk

EX322TJ

Barnstaple Central

EX322ZZ

Barnstaple Central

EX311EL

North Walk

EX328QB

Brannams Square

EX328RJ

Albert Lane

EX328HT

Connaught Place

EX311DF

Castle Quay

EX328JU

Summerland Street

EX328JP

Buller Road

EX322TE

Barnstaple Central

EX328JQ

Summerland Street

EX311AF

North Walk

EX322SB

Barnstaple Central

EX329HE

Barbican Close

EX311ER

Quayside

EX328HY

Queen Street

EX327DD

Bear Street

EX329HW

Barbican Road

EX327BD

George Street

EX311EA

North Walk

EX327DB

Bear Street

EX311EU

The Strand

EX311DY

North Walk

EX322SL

North Walk

EX329AF

Park Villas

EX311AU

Barnstaple Central

EX328JJ

Summerland Street

EX311JB

High Street

EX328NL

Litchdon Lane

EX327BT

Vicarage Street

EX329HP

Victoria Road

EX328JT

Oakleigh Road

EX328JA

Barbican Place

EX328HG

Queen Street

EX328JS

Pulchrass Street

EX328HQ

Queen Street

EX327FF

Queens Mews

EX322SG

Barnstaple Central

EX329HN

Carlton Terrace

EX311BA

Cross Street

EX327AZ

Coronation Street

EX327BE

King Edward Street

EX311HX

High Street

EX328HR

Silver Street

EX322SP

North Walk

EX311TG

Boutport Street

EX311BH

Church Lane

EX322SN

North Walk

EX322SA

Barnstaple Central

EX328BQ

Azes Lane

EX311SE

Boutport Street

EX328ND

Litchdon Street

EX328LW

The Square

EX322HN

Malletts Lane

EX311SL

Somerset Place

EX311AH

Maiden Street

EX328JN

Queen Street

EX329HF

Victoria Road

EX322SW

North Walk

EX329FN

Sanderling Close

EX322SQ

North Walk

EX327BL

New Buildings

EX328QL

Barum Court

EX322SX

North Walk

EX311BE

Cross Street

EX311UB

North Walk

EX311EX

The Strand

EX311BX

Market Street

EX328JD

Ceramic Terrace

EX328FH

Queen Street

EX311DJ

Tuly Street

EX311TS

Castle Quay

EX322TD

Barnstaple Central

EX322JP

Malletts Lane

EX328JF

Salem Street

EX322TL

North Walk

EX322HE

Malletts Lane

EX311BW

Butchers Row

EX311UH

Barnstaple Central

EX328BH

Fort Terrace

EX322GY

Malletts Lane

EX328XX

Malletts Lane

EX311EH

Barnstaple Central

EX322GR

Malletts Lane

EX327AY

Coronation Street

EX322SZ

Barnstaple Central

EX329HJ

Barbican Road

EX322SD

Barnstaple Central

EX311SA

Boutport Street

EX322TH

Barnstaple Central

EX311SH

Boutport Street

EX311TA

Boutport Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.