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About

Pilton is a neighbourhood on the edge of Barnstaple in North Devon, historically a separate village now absorbed into the town. It sits close to the River Taw and is within easy reach of Barnstaple town centre by foot or bus. Local provision includes small shops, schools and green spaces that serve day-to-day needs, while the town’s market, rail connection and main roads are a short ride away. Street patterns and property types change quickly from older terraces to later suburban housing, reflecting gradual growth over two centuries.

The area still shows its village origins in a compact core where narrow lanes meet small yards and gardens, and a parish church forms a local focal point. Community facilities and playing fields provide meeting places for groups and youth sport, and footpaths across fields lead out into the surrounding North Devon countryside. That mix of an old village street pattern next to more recent development gives Pilton a distinctive street-level character within Barnstaple.

Area overview

On average Barnstaple Pilton has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 13.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barnstaple Pilton is £47,285 per year. There are 3 schools in Barnstaple Pilton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Barnstaple Pilton is home to around 5,728 people, with a population density of about 1,920.9 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barnstaple Pilton Population
5,728
Population density
1,920.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.58(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.93(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.33(+13%)
Public order
6.63(+1%)
Other theft
5.41(-4%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,229
91.3%
Other White
190
3.32%
Indian
43
0.75%
Other Asian
35
0.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.51%
Total population: 5,727

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,351
28.57%
No qualifications
829
17.53%
Level 3 (A level)
802
16.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
724
15.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
549
11.61%
Total 16+ residents: 4,728

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
996
38.62%
Owns with a mortgage
721
27.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
377
14.62%
Other social rented
315
12.21%
Social rents from council
87
3.37%
Total households: 2,579

Property prices in Barnstaple Pilton

Median price£260,000
Price per sq ft£279
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£201K – £326K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £279 per square foot) in Barnstaple Pilton area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,040 up to £630,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnstaple Pilton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£412,500£323
Semi-Detached15£325,000£336
Terraced28£247,500£224
Flats16£167,250£249

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barnstaple Pilton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnstaple Pilton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272,500£140,000£186,000£170,000
2017£337,500£155,000£212,250£176,500
2018£280,000£155,500£200,000£185,000
2019£352,500£146,500£225,000£194,500
2020£382,500£150,000£240,500£203,000
2021£388,750£145,000£263,500£215,000
2022£422,500£150,000£324,000£235,000
2023£395,000£140,000£278,000£242,000
2024£417,350£147,500£320,000£230,000
2025£323,000£173,750£322,500£243,750
2026£375,000£135,000£265,000£217,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnstaple Pilton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnstaple Pilton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250£253£180£191
2017£261£277£222£203
2018£249£274£267£198
2019£268£230£267£197
2020£263£248£246£231
2021£286£265£265£227
2022£332£245£321£265
2023£319£236£324£272
2024£320£256£325£256
2025£310£278£313£279
2026£335£244£362£198
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnstaple Pilton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barnstaple Pilton in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Barnstaple Pilton

Is Barnstaple Pilton safe?

Barnstaple Pilton records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Barnstaple Pilton?

The median sale price in Barnstaple Pilton is £260,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Barnstaple Pilton?

Barnstaple Pilton has 2 primary schools (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Barnstaple Pilton?

Barnstaple Pilton scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Barnstaple Pilton sits around rank 17,062 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Barnstaple Pilton?

The average household income in Barnstaple Pilton is around £47,285 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Barnstaple Pilton

EX314AG

Windsor Road

EX311AR

Ramsoms Court

EX311LX

Riverside Road

EX311QZ

Bellaire

EX311JL

Rolle Cottages

EX311PX

Littabourne

EX314AF

Meadow Road

EX327HG

Lethaby Road

EX311PR

Higher Raleigh Road

EX314AN

Crosspark Close

EX311QX

Priory Close

EX311LD

Pottington Drive

EX311QU

Under Minnow Road

EX311GY

Mills Way

EX327AD

Margrove Terrace

EX327FN

Bobbin Lane

EX327AW

Lansdown Terrace

EX327AA

Pilton Causeway

EX327AN

Wimborne Terrace

EX311LY

Riverside Road

EX314HX

Higher Raleigh Road

EX327AR

Warwick Terrace

EX314JB

Roborough Road

EX311QE

Northfield Lane

EX327AH

Granville Avenue

EX327AF

Carrington Terrace

EX314AW

Bradiford

EX311PB

Pilton Quay

EX311QH

Byron Close

EX311QJ

Masefield Avenue

EX311RD

Chaddiford Lane

EX311LH

Chaddiford Lane

EX311JN

Rolle Street

EX311RH

Boutport Street

EX311AT

Upcott Avenue

EX311JU

Abbey Road

EX327BQ

Portland Buildings

EX311GA

Braunton Road

EX327AS

St Georges Road

EX314AB

Pilton Lawn

EX311GB

Barnstaple with Pilton

EX327AL

Carlyle Avenue

EX311RU

Westaway Close

EX327EN

St George's Road

EX327FL

Barnstaple with Pilton

EX311LE

Barnstaple with Pilton

EX311QP

Bull Hill

EX327EZ

Derby Road

EX314AH

Bellaire Drive

EX311PJ

Pilton Street

EX311JS

Fair View

EX314AA

Pilton Lawn

EX327AU

St Georges Road

EX311GH

Braunton Road

EX311QN

Riverside Road

EX311AN

Stove Road

EX314AP

Lion Cottages

EX311AD

Upcott Avenue

EX311PG

Pilton Street

EX311NH

Barnstaple with Pilton

EX311AB

Benning Court

EX311QD

Northfield Lane

EX314FZ

Barnstaple with Pilton

EX311RZ

Maer Top Way

EX311PW

Whites Lane

EX314AD

Bradiford

EX311JG

Western Terrace

EX311GE

Barnstaple with Pilton

EX311PN

The Rock

EX311QA

Northfield Park

EX314AR

Windsor Road

EX327AE

Carrington Terrace

EX314JF

Raleigh Meadow

EX311GL

West End

EX311TR

Barlow Road

EX327AG

Riddell Avenue

EX311NP

Riverside Road

EX314HY

Raleigh Road

EX327EY

St Marys Road

EX311JW

Rolle Street

EX327AQ

Haldene Terrace

EX314AQ

Windsor Road

EX314JE

Roborough Road

EX311JF

Mill Road

EX314HU

Claude Dix Close

EX311QQ

Wordsworth Avenue

EX311GZ

Mills Way

EX311GG

Pathfield Lawn

EX311JZ

Barnstaple with Pilton

EX314HZ

Raleigh Cottages

EX311PP

The Gardens

EX311JX

Roselyn Terrace

EX311NZ

Upcott Avenue

EX311JQ

Mill Road

EX311JE

Rolle Quay

EX314AL

Broadgate Close

EX311GD

Barnstaple with Pilton

EX311HW

Pathfield Lawn

EX311JR

Fair View

EX311QT

Ladywell

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.