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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 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.

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.