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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

EX328EX

Brewer Road

EX329FA

St Josephs Close

EX329BN

Clinton Terrace

EX328PE

Treefield Walk

EX329HZ

Brookdale Terrace

EX328FG

Lavender Way

EX329BR

Trafalgar Gardens

EX329EB

Corporation Crescent

EX328QX

Westacott Meadow

EX328DZ

Forches Gardens

EX329BU

Burlington Grove

EX329FH

Church Grove

EX329EJ

Chichester Close

EX329EL

Style Close

EX329DJ

Church Grove

EX328ES

Berry Road

EX327SH

Barton Drive

EX329DY

Orchard Terrace

EX329JZ

Gloster Road

EX328PF

Peards Down Close

EX329JU

Cater Road

EX328DY

Springfield Mews

EX328EE

Forches Avenue

EX329JF

Cyprus Terrace

EX329DP

Old School Road

EX328FB

Acorn Grove

EX328DS

Victoria Road

EX328QH

Magnolia Close

EX329BS

Burlington Close

EX329BX

Barn Close

EX329AN

Congrams Close

EX328ED

Forches Avenue

EX329AW

Rock Gardens

EX329ES

Rumsam Close

EX329BQ

Newport Road

EX329BJ

Elm Place

EX328EF

Forches Avenue

EX328EP

Gould Road

EX329FD

Abyssinia Terrace

EX328FA

Gribble Close

EX329DW

Marist Way

EX329JH

Chichester Crescent

EX329BY

Highbury Road

EX328PT

Stoat Park

EX329EW

Rumsam Road

EX328AP

Hawley Manor

EX329AH

Rock Park

EX329DR

Convent Close

EX328PA

Castle Park Road

EX329JW

Broadfield Road

EX328PP

Lane End Park

EX329LJ

Monterey Place

EX329DZ

Fortescue Road

EX328PX

Laburnum Drive

EX328EA

North Green

EX329AX

Ladies' Mile

EX329JB

Victoria Street

EX329FF

Rumsam Meadows

EX329JG

Cyprus Terrace

EX329BT

Landkey Road

EX329AA

Newport Terrace

EX329AT

Prospect Cottages

EX328EZ

Gould Road

EX329EY

Rumsam Gardens

EX327RG

Coppice Close

EX328QA

Howard Avenue

EX328EH

Sowden Park

EX329AJ

Park Lane

EX328QZ

Coney Avenue

EX328HA

Forches Avenue

EX320EG

Woodland Close

EX329DH

Landkey Road

EX328RY

Whiddon Drive

EX329ET

Willow Tree Road

EX329LW

Hughes Avenue

EX328DA

John Gay Road

EX328PD

Venlock Close

EX328ER

Gould Road

EX328AS

Orchard Place

EX329BZ

Landkey Road

EX320HU

Deer Park Road

EX329JL

Portland Street

EX329LD

Bowering Court

EX328RB

Campion Drive

EX328PS

Otter Way

Data Sources

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