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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

EX311BL

High Street

EX327BG

Charles Street

EX328AY

Litchdon Street

EX322HT

Malletts Lane

EX311UG

Green Lanes Shopping Centre

EX311UL

Barnstaple Central

EX311RP

Boutport Street

EX322HR

Malletts Lane

EX322SY

Barnstaple Central

EX329HD

Barbican Road

EX328HX

Trinity Street

EX311HJ

High Street

EX328BB

Belle Meadow Road

EX322JJ

Malletts Lane

EX328LT

Litchdon Street

EX311DR

Castle Street

EX311BP

Joy Street

EX311ES

Castle Street

EX311DD

Green Lane

EX329HQ

Barbican Terrace

EX322TF

Barnstaple Central

EX311RW

Boutport Street

EX322LD

Barnstaple Central

EX327FA

Barnstaple Central

EX311BJ

St Peters Terrace

EX329AG

Albert Villas

EX327BS

Bear Street

EX311RJ

Boutport Street

EX322HP

Malletts Lane

EX311EE

North Walk

EX311HR

High Street

EX322ST

North Walk

EX311DH

Tuly Street

EX311RR

Loverings Court

EX329AB

Union Terrace

EX311RX

Boutport Street

EX311YN

Malletts Lane

EX327DA

Queens Walk

EX327BX

Bear Street

EX322SH

Barnstaple Central

EX322TB

Barnstaple Central

EX322SR

North Walk

EX322LA

Barnstaple Central

EX311EG

North Walk

EX322SE

Barnstaple Central

EX328JE

Higher Church Street

EX327BN

Vicarage Lawn

EX311ET

Castle Street

EX312JA

Malletts Lane

EX379YU

Malletts Lane

EX327ES

Vicarage Street

EX329HH

Barbican Terrace

EX327BU

Bear Street

EX311DT

North Walk

EX328LN

Sticklepath Terrace

EX311HG

Boutport Street

EX311DW

Holland Walk

EX327BZ

Bear Street

EX328HD

Queen Street

EX311SQ

Boutport Street

EX329HS

Victoria Terrace

EX329AE

Ladies' Mile

EX311DX

North Walk

EX311DP

Holland Street

EX311UJ

Barnstaple Central

EX327BA

Coronation Street

EX328JR

Bedford Street

EX327BH

Vicarage Street

EX322BQ

Malletts Lane

EX311BS

Joy Street

EX311HP

High Street

EX328NN

Litchdon Street

EX322HA

Malletts Lane

EX311BD

Cross Street

EX327DN

Gaydon Street

EX328NR

Bedford Row

EX328HJ

Queen Street

EX328HZ

Trinity Street

EX322JE

Malletts Lane

EX311TD

Boutport Street

EX329HL

Chester Terrace

EX322HL

Malletts Lane

EX328GP

Brannams Square

EX328NJ

Taw Vale

EX322LJ

Barnstaple Central

EX322HY

Malletts Lane

EX328JB

Trinity Street

EX311DG

Commercial Road

EX327FE

Bear Street

EX328NA

Albert Lane

EX311EF

Paiges Lane

EX311UQ

Barnstaple Central

EX311BG

High Street

EX328NB

Taw Vale

EX311DE

Church Lane

EX328FJ

Barnstaple Central

EX328LU

Kiln Lane

EX311BU

Joy Street

EX311EZ

The Strand

EX311TP

High Street

Data Sources

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