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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

EX328NQ

Litchdon Street

EX311AE

North Walk

EX327FG

Goodleigh Road

EX328JG

Summerland Place

EX322LH

Barnstaple Central

EX328JL

Summerland Terrace

EX322SJ

North Walk

EX311AL

Boutport Street

EX311AS

Bull Court

EX311SR

Boutport Street

EX311TZ

Boutport Street

EX328LS

The Square

EX311BN

High Street

EX311BZ

High Street

EX328HU

Well Street

EX322GJ

Malletts Lane

EX311RL

Rackfield

EX328NH

Litchdon Street

EX327ET

Magdalene Lawn

EX327BJ

Higher Maudlin Street

EX311HA

Maiden Street

EX311SB

Boutport Street

EX329HG

Trinity Place

EX311SY

Boutport Street

EX311HB

The Strand

Data Sources

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