Area360 logo

Find postcode

Barnstaple Sticklepath

Interactive map displaying Barnstaple Sticklepath

About

Barnstaple's Sticklepath area lies along the eastern approach to the town, following the course of the River Taw. The district is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing estates and older properties. Its main thoroughfare is the A39, which carries significant traffic through the area, connecting it to the town centre and beyond. The presence of the river and its associated floodplain influences the local geography, creating a distinct corridor of green space amidst the developed landscape.

A notable local feature is the historic Sticklepath Viaduct, a prominent stone railway structure that spans the valley. While passenger services no longer run, the line remains active for freight. The area serves as a practical gateway, with several retail parks and business units located here, catering to both local and passing trade. This gives the district a functional character, balancing its residential role with its position on a major transport route.

Area overview

On average Barnstaple Sticklepath has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barnstaple Sticklepath is £43,128 per year. There are 2 schools in Barnstaple Sticklepath: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Barnstaple Sticklepath is home to around 5,844 people, with a population density of about 2,474.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barnstaple Sticklepath Population
5,844
Population density
2,474.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.13(+11%)
Shoplifting
16.94(+156%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.54(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.29(+74%)
Public order
8.21(+26%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,411
92.64%
Other White
204
3.49%
Indian
33
0.56%
Other Asian
28
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.45%
Total population: 5,841

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,338
26.67%
No qualifications
1,035
20.63%
Level 3 (A level)
801
15.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
726
14.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
540
10.77%
Total 16+ residents: 5,016

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,266
46.98%
Owns with a mortgage
666
24.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
401
14.88%
Other social rented
227
8.42%
Other forms of private rent
61
2.26%
Total households: 2,695

Property prices in Barnstaple Sticklepath

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Barnstaple Sticklepath area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £765,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barnstaple Sticklepath 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 Sticklepath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats20£185,000
Terraced17£235,000
Detached37£335,000
Semi-Detached14£281,750

10 years median price trend in Barnstaple Sticklepath

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

All postcodes in Barnstaple Sticklepath

EX329AF

Park Villas

EX312HG

Woodville

EX312HB

Bickington Road

EX328DT

Hayne Park

EX313AA

Shorelands Road

EX328JY

Ashleigh Road

EX328JL

Summerland Terrace

EX313HN

Sticklepath Court

EX328LB

Barbican Lane

EX312HW

Woodville

EX312AS

Roundswell

EX312HX

Oakland Park South

EX312BQ

Old Sticklepath Hill

EX328JD

Ceramic Terrace

EX312BA

Signal Terrace

EX312HL

Woodville

EX312EJ

Chestwood Avenue

EX312DN

Broadclose Road

EX312HU

Oakland Park South

EX313AB

Shorelands Way

EX329HX

Victoria Close

EX312EW

Dracaena Avenue

EX328PB

Old Station Road

EX312PH

Cedars Park

EX312EG

Beechwood Avenue

EX328GP

Brannams Square

EX312BN

Taw Wharf

EX313RL

Juniper Court

EX312DS

Grange Avenue

EX313AF

Anne Crescent

EX313AJ

Elizabeth Drive

EX312EH

Chestwood Close

EX313AH

Elizabeth Close

EX312AU

Station Road

EX312BG

Old Sticklepath Hill

EX329AB

Union Terrace

EX328JB

Trinity Street

EX328BY

Ravelin Manor Road

EX312HJ

The Shops

EX328JF

Salem Street

EX312EY

Beechwood Avenue

EX312HN

Woodville Close

EX312DG

Manor Close

EX313RP

Hazel Grove

EX312DX

Cleave Close

EX312ET

Park Avenue

EX329HD

Barbican Road

EX312ES

Park Avenue

EX328NL

Litchdon Lane

EX329HA

Town Walk

EX312HR

John Smale Road

EX329HE

Barbican Close

EX312BB

Clifton Terrace

EX328NJ

Taw Vale

EX312AX

Osborne Terrace

EX328BX

Firs Grove

EX312DY

Westfield Avenue

EX328DX

Constitution Hill

EX312EA

Wrey Avenue

EX328HZ

Trinity Street

EX312HY

Lynhurst Avenue

EX329HF

Victoria Road

EX312HS

Ellerslie Road

EX329AE

Ladies' Mile

EX328ND

Litchdon Street

EX312BU

Sticklepath Hill

EX312BP

Station Road

EX312BD

West View

EX312DP

High Wall

EX312FE

Taw Wharf

EX312EU

Bickington Road

EX312DZ

Westfield Avenue

EX329HT

Victoria Street

EX312DQ

Manor Park

EX329HW

Barbican Road

EX312EL

Oakland Avenue

EX328PR

Victoria Road

EX328DU

Lauderdale

EX312BH

Copley Drive

EX328LT

Litchdon Street

EX313SD

Rosewood Grove

EX312DH

Manor Park

EX328LF

Lauderdale Drive

EX312DU

Cleave Road

EX328JX

Ashleigh Road

EX312HQ

Woodville

EX328NP

Clayfield Villas

EX329HP

Victoria Road

EX312AY

Sticklepath Terrace

EX312BL

Old Court

EX328QL

Barum Court

EX329HQ

Barbican Terrace

EX313RJ

Silver Birch Court

EX312ER

Lynhurst Avenue

EX329HR

Victoria Road

EX312AT

Cleave Road

EX313AE

Andrew Road

EX328BE

Old Station Road

EX312EQ

Chestwood Avenue

EX313RH

Alder Glade

Data Sources

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