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Barnstaple South

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About

Barnstaple South covers the southern part of Barnstaple, set alongside the River Taw. The area is a mix of housing, small shops and everyday services arranged around short residential streets. A notable local landmark is the medieval Long Bridge, its sequence of stone arches crossing the Taw close to the town; the bridge links riverside routes to the town centre and is visible from several points in the ward. Community facilities include primary schools, a health centre and modest sports grounds used by local clubs.

Street-level activity is centred on local parades and convenience retail rather than large-scale commercial development. Several footpaths run down to the riverbank and connect with longer walking and cycling routes that follow the estuary, offering practical routes for commuting and leisure. Public transport runs through the area on radial routes into the town, and parking tends to be on-street or in small public car parks serving shops and community buildings.

Area overview

On average Barnstaple South has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barnstaple South is £44,906 per year. There are 5 schools in Barnstaple South: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Barnstaple South is home to around 8,562 people, with a population density of about 3,631.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barnstaple South Population
8,562
Population density
3,631.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.22(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.86(-27%)
Shoplifting
5.96(-10%)
Public order
5.84(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.49(-15%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,014
93.6%
Other White
226
2.64%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
48
0.56%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
48
0.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.49%
Total population: 8,562

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,666
24.38%
Level 3 (A level)
1,330
19.46%
No qualifications
1,279
18.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,168
17.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
830
12.15%
Total 16+ residents: 6,834

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,126
30.87%
Owns with a mortgage
968
26.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
764
20.95%
Other social rented
463
12.7%
Social rents from council
208
5.7%
Total households: 3,647

Property prices in Barnstaple South

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Barnstaple South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £730,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barnstaple South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached18£240,000
Terraced49£210,000
Flats13£123,000
Detached23£330,000

10 years median price trend in Barnstaple South

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

All postcodes in Barnstaple South

EX328RA

Larkspur Gardens

EX328QN

Kestrel Way

EX328EY

Gould Road

EX328PU

Hawthorn Road

EX328NW

Lower Moor

EX329BW

Landkey Road

EX328PG

Rose Lane

EX327RF

Walnut Way

EX328AT

Forches Avenue

EX329JJ

Orchard Road

EX329ER

Rumsam Road

EX329EP

Hillcrest Road

EX329JQ

Orchard Road

EX329BA

Newport Road

EX329DD

St Johns Lane

EX328PL

East Park Road

EX329EU

Cherry Grove

EX328EL

Willshere Road

EX328QY

Westacott Road

EX328RG

Primrose Avenue

EX329DU

Clarence Place

EX328DJ

Sowden Lane

EX328HB

Gould Close

EX328TA

Station Road

EX329EH

Chichester Road

EX329EA

Clinton Road

EX329EN

Rumsam Road

EX329ED

Corporation Terrace

EX329DG

Shrubbery Close

EX329FQ

Newport Road

EX328QR

Heron Court

EX329DE

Heyswood Avenue

EX329AS

Prospect Place

EX329LT

Woodford Gardens

EX329JP

Norfolk Terrace

EX328QD

Station Road

EX328BZ

Bingham Crescent

EX329EE

Corporation Street

EX328ET

Gould Road

EX329DN

Jordan Close

EX329AQ

Rock Park Terrace

EX329EQ

Bishop's Tawton Road

EX329AP

Rock Avenue

EX329BE

Newport Road

EX329BP

Burlington Close

EX328NX

Eastern Avenue

EX329FB

Fortescue Road

EX329AL

Park Lane

EX329DQ

Merrylees Drive

EX329EX

Villa Close

EX329LQ

Newport Road

EX328RD

Clover Way

EX329JA

Victoria Street

EX329BH

Abyssinia Terrace

EX329BD

Trafalgar Lawn

EX329AR

Allen Bank

EX328RE

Foxglove Close

EX329DL

Hollowtree Court

EX322JA

Rumsam Road

EX329EG

Pill Lane

EX328EW

Elliot Close

EX328AR

Hawley Close

EX329EF

Bishops Tawton Road

EX328EN

Gribble Close

EX329LN

Hughes Avenue

EX329JX

Water Lane Close

EX329DX

South Park

EX328AW

Westacott Road

EX328DB

John Gay Close

EX329AU

Springfield Avenue

EX329JS

Gloster Road

EX328QW

Kingfisher Drive

EX329LL

Landkey Road

EX329JR

Gloster Road

EX328EQ

Greenbank Road

EX328QJ

Coney Avenue

EX329DT

South Street

EX328EJ

Sowden Park

EX328FE

Maple Street

EX328NZ

Little Field Close

EX328PN

Appletree Close

EX329DB

Broadmead Bungalows

EX328QP

Swallow Close

EX329BB

Newport Terrace

EX320HE

Oak Tree Drive

EX329BL

Cot Manor

EX328PY

Speedwell Close

EX328NS

Station Road

EX329FE

Prospect Mews

EX329JE

Victoria Street

EX329JD

Victoria Street

EX328EU

Wilkey Close

EX329JN

Broadfield Road

EX328EG

Greenbank Road

EX328PQ

Woolbarn Lawn

EX329BG

Newport Road

EX329AZ

St Johns Close

EX328NT

Barton Road

EX328EB

South Green

EX328NG

Barton Road

Data Sources

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