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Barnstaple Pilton

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 4 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

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Barnstaple Pilton area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,040 up to £630,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barnstaple Pilton 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 Pilton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats10£173,750
Detached10£326,500
Semi-Detached14£330,000
Terraced35£242,500

10 years median price trend in Barnstaple Pilton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnstaple Pilton.

All postcodes in Barnstaple Pilton

EX327AT

Yeo Vale Road

EX311PL

Pilton Street

EX311GF

Braunton Road

EX311LG

Pilland Way

EX311RN

Pilton Quay

EX311PQ

Pilton Street

EX311RB

Chaddiford Lane

EX314UX

Raleigh Meadow

EX327GP

Park View Road

EX311QG

Lynbro Road

EX311LZ

Riverside Road

EX311RG

Bellaire

EX314AJ

Bellaire Drive

EX311LQ

Pilland Way

EX311QB

Northfield Lane

EX311AQ

Orchid Close

EX311PF

Pilton Street

EX311QL

Youings Drive

EX311NR

Westaway Heights

EX327AB

Yeo Vale Road

EX327EU

Princess Street

EX311PA

North Road

EX311RF

Chaddiford Lane

EX314HT

Greenmeadow Drive

EX311NX

Priory Road

EX311PU

Littabourne

EX327AP

St Georges Terrace

EX311QW

Pilland Way

EX311PH

Pilton Street

EX311PS

Higher Raleigh Road

EX327EX

Park View Road

EX311PE

Pilton Street

EX311NY

Westaway Heights

EX327AX

Heppenstall Road

EX314JA

Higher Raleigh Road

EX327DE

Vale Close

EX311PT

Priory Gardens

EX311GX

Mills Way

EX311PY

Beechgrove Terrace

EX311JT

Abbey Road

EX311JY

Pottington Drive

EX311AJ

Banfield Road

EX311AP

Curtis Road

EX311LT

Pilland Way

EX327HQ

Lethaby Road

EX311QR

Bull Hill

EX311PZ

Beech Grove

EX311QF

Mannings Way

EX327FB

Pilton Causeway

EX311JJ

Pottington Road

EX311QY

Abbey Road

EX311RE

Chaddiford Lane

EX311JP

Fair View

EX311GW

Mills Way

EX311PD

Reform Street

EX311HN

Upcott Avenue

EX311JH

Pottington Road

EX311QS

Ladywell

EX314UZ

Charles Hudson Lane

EX314UY

Oswald Browning Way

EX327AJ

Kingsley Avenue

EX311ND

Raleigh Heights

EX311RA

Nursery End

Data Sources

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