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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 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
60
Deprivation level
6/10
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
37.02(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.3(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.19(-5%)
Shoplifting
5.72(-14%)
Public order
5.14(-22%)
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
Detached26£398,750
Flats7£115,000
Semi-Detached18£229,750
Terraced52£210,000

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

EX328PF

Peards Down Close

EX328EQ

Greenbank Road

EX328PQ

Woolbarn Lawn

EX329AW

Rock Gardens

EX329LW

Hughes Avenue

EX329BJ

Elm Place

EX328EB

South Green

EX329AL

Park Lane

EX329DD

St Johns Lane

EX320EG

Woodland Close

EX329DQ

Merrylees Drive

EX329FA

St Josephs Close

EX328DZ

Forches Gardens

EX328PU

Hawthorn Road

EX329AU

Springfield Avenue

EX329DL

Hollowtree Court

EX328HB

Gould Close

EX329BB

Newport Terrace

EX329EG

Pill Lane

EX329FB

Fortescue Road

EX329FH

Church Grove

EX328AR

Hawley Close

EX329EW

Rumsam Road

EX328FA

Gribble Close

EX329ES

Rumsam Close

EX329BW

Landkey Road

EX329JB

Victoria Street

EX329JN

Broadfield Road

EX328EZ

Gould Road

EX328PD

Venlock Close

EX329DP

Old School Road

EX329JR

Gloster Road

EX329BT

Landkey Road

EX329BX

Barn Close

EX329FE

Prospect Mews

EX328DS

Victoria Road

EX328EF

Forches Avenue

EX329AT

Prospect Cottages

EX329EA

Clinton Road

EX329AX

Ladies' Mile

EX329BZ

Landkey Road

EX329AH

Rock Park

EX329LD

Bowering Court

EX328EE

Forches Avenue

EX328PT

Stoat Park

EX329ED

Corporation Terrace

EX329JH

Chichester Crescent

EX329LT

Woodford Gardens

EX328EA

North Green

EX328PG

Rose Lane

EX328EL

Willshere Road

EX328FG

Lavender Way

EX329AP

Rock Avenue

EX329FQ

Newport Road

EX328ED

Forches Avenue

EX328QD

Station Road

EX328FB

Acorn Grove

EX328NG

Barton Road

EX328RB

Campion Drive

EX329BP

Burlington Close

EX328EN

Gribble Close

EX328EP

Gould Road

EX329AZ

St Johns Close

EX329BS

Burlington Close

EX327RF

Walnut Way

EX328BZ

Bingham Crescent

EX329DN

Jordan Close

EX329EP

Hillcrest Road

EX320HU

Deer Park Road

EX328QN

Kestrel Way

EX328QP

Swallow Close

EX328RD

Clover Way

EX328RG

Primrose Avenue

EX329LL

Landkey Road

EX328HA

Forches Avenue

EX329AA

Newport Terrace

EX329DB

Broadmead Bungalows

EX329DW

Marist Way

EX329LJ

Monterey Place

EX328QY

Westacott Road

EX329AR

Allen Bank

EX329BL

Cot Manor

EX328FE

Maple Street

EX328NS

Station Road

EX328PP

Lane End Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.