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Barnstaple Sticklepath

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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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 1 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

Median price£292,000
Price per sq ft£284
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£223K – £360K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £292,000 (about £284 per square foot) in Barnstaple Sticklepath area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £765,000.

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 Sticklepath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached38£346,250£296
Semi-Detached14£291,250£292
Terraced17£235,000£240
Flats16£180,000£281

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barnstaple Sticklepath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnstaple Sticklepath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£299,000£117,500£184,750£189,000
2017£271,250£124,000£210,000£171,475
2018£311,000£135,500£259,000£165,000
2019£315,000£195,000£253,000£220,000
2020£300,000£150,000£262,500£205,000
2021£362,500£146,000£230,000£200,000
2022£360,000£168,000£303,750£285,000
2023£348,000£122,500£310,000£360,000
2024£355,000£170,000£290,000£282,500
2025£350,000£175,000£286,250£235,000
2026£325,000£125,000£350,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnstaple Sticklepath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnstaple Sticklepath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221£204£199£154
2017£246£230£248£188
2018£270£218£230£185
2019£256£249£264£206
2020£268£223£235£208
2021£284£227£283£219
2022£310£245£334£279
2023£352£266£303£267
2024£328£280£312£276
2025£306£285£313£216
2026£293£211£306£312
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnstaple Sticklepath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barnstaple Sticklepath in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Barnstaple Sticklepath

Is Barnstaple Sticklepath safe?

Barnstaple Sticklepath records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Barnstaple Sticklepath?

The median sale price in Barnstaple Sticklepath is £292,000 (about £284 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Barnstaple Sticklepath?

Barnstaple Sticklepath has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Barnstaple Sticklepath?

Barnstaple Sticklepath scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Barnstaple Sticklepath sits around rank 16,123 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Barnstaple Sticklepath?

The average household income in Barnstaple Sticklepath is around £43,128 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

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

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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.