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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 387 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
387
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
187.19(+468%)
Shoplifting
140.96(+2013%)
Anti-social behaviour
126.18(+736%)
Criminal damage and arson
53.43(+721%)
Public order
44.33(+573%)
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 26 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Barnstaple Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 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
Detached1£525,000
Flats4£130,000
Semi-Detached4£199,000
Terraced17£200,000

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

EX311EE

North Walk

EX329HN

Carlton Terrace

EX322SQ

North Walk

EX322SR

North Walk

EX328JF

Salem Street

EX329AB

Union Terrace

EX329AF

Park Villas

EX311AS

Bull Court

EX322ST

North Walk

EX311BH

Church Lane

EX312JA

Malletts Lane

EX322HR

Malletts Lane

EX322TH

Barnstaple Central

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

EX311EA

North Walk

EX322HT

Malletts Lane

EX311TD

Boutport Street

EX327ET

Magdalene Lawn

EX328JQ

Summerland Street

EX379YU

Malletts Lane

EX311SB

Boutport Street

EX311AL

Boutport Street

EX311YN

Malletts Lane

EX322SE

Barnstaple Central

EX327BH

Vicarage Street

EX328JR

Bedford Street

EX328QL

Barum Court

EX328XX

Malletts Lane

EX311DD

Green Lane

EX328QB

Brannams Square

EX311DJ

Tuly Street

EX311EG

North Walk

EX311TG

Boutport Street

EX328BH

Fort Terrace

EX328GP

Brannams Square

EX311HX

High Street

EX322TF

Barnstaple Central

EX311BJ

St Peters Terrace

EX329AE

Ladies' Mile

EX311EF

Paiges Lane

EX328HT

Connaught Place

EX311RJ

Boutport Street

EX328HZ

Trinity Street

EX311BD

Cross Street

EX327BT

Vicarage Street

EX327BZ

Bear Street

EX328HX

Trinity Street

EX311HR

High Street

EX322SF

Barnstaple Central

EX328JH

Summerland Street

EX328NJ

Taw Vale

EX311EH

Barnstaple Central

EX311RW

Boutport Street

EX327BA

Coronation Street

EX329HE

Barbican Close

EX329HL

Chester Terrace

EX328FH

Queen Street

EX329HS

Victoria Terrace

EX311DP

Holland Street

EX311DR

Castle Street

EX311SA

Boutport Street

EX327AZ

Coronation Street

EX311ES

Castle Street

EX311BS

Joy Street

EX327BE

King Edward Street

EX328HD

Queen Street

EX329HG

Trinity Place

EX329HH

Barbican Terrace

EX311BN

High Street

EX311DT

North Walk

EX311UJ

Barnstaple Central

EX328NQ

Litchdon Street

EX328LN

Sticklepath Terrace

EX311BU

Joy Street

EX327BD

George Street

EX328BQ

Azes Lane

EX322SB

Barnstaple Central

EX322SZ

Barnstaple Central

EX322GR

Malletts Lane

EX327BJ

Higher Maudlin Street

EX311DH

Tuly Street

EX322ZZ

Barnstaple Central

EX328HJ

Queen Street

EX311AE

North Walk

EX311DF

Castle Quay

EX311ET

Castle Street

EX311SQ

Boutport Street

EX328RJ

Albert Lane

Data Sources

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