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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.

All postcodes in Barnstaple Sticklepath

EX312EF

Beechwood Close

EX312EP

Lynhurst Avenue

EX329HU

Victoria Lawn

EX312BS

Sticklepath Hill

EX313RQ

Birch Lane

EX312FD

Taw Wharf

EX312DJ

Rhododendron Avenue

EX312DW

Sticklepath Hill

EX313AS

Old Torrington Road

EX312DF

Orchard Close

EX313AD

Elizabeth Drive

EX312ED

Crescent Avenue

EX328FL

Barnstaple with Westacott

EX312DT

Regent Close

EX312EZ

Oaklands Gardens

EX312BT

Sticklepath Hill

EX312HE

Bickington

EX328QB

Brannams Square

EX312DR

Tudor Drive

EX312DA

Bickington Road

EX312AG

Roundswell

EX328LA

Ashleigh Crescent

EX329HY

Portmarsh Lane

EX312BY

Bickington Road

EX312HD

Linden Close

EX312HH

Woodville

EX328NN

Litchdon Street

EX328NH

Litchdon Street

EX312BZ

Oakland Park

EX328LG

Highfield Close

EX312HT

Ellerslie Road

EX312BE

Old Sticklepath Hill

EX312AZ

Clifton Street

EX328NB

Taw Vale

EX312AQ

Manor Park

EX313AG

Philip Avenue

EX312HP

Crosslands

EX312EN

Oakland Avenue

EX312DL

Rhododendron Avenue

EX329FN

Sanderling Close

EX312DB

Bickington Road

EX329HH

Barbican Terrace

EX312DD

Old Torrington Road

EX312DE

Old Bideford Road

EX328LD

Sunny Bank

EX312AP

Seven Brethren Bank

EX312HF

Easterley Terrace

EX329HG

Trinity Place

EX328NQ

Litchdon Street

EX313SE

Oakhill Rise

EX312EB

Wrey Avenue

EX313AQ

Philip Avenue

EX329HS

Victoria Terrace

EX312HA

Deptford Villas

EX312BX

Bickington Road

EX328BT

Langarron Park

EX328JE

Higher Church Street

EX328JA

Barbican Place

EX328HX

Trinity Street

EX329AG

Albert Villas

EX313SG

Higher Elmwood

EX312FA

Taw Wharf

EX328DL

Ravelin Gardens

EX328BU

Sowden Lane

EX312EE

West Avenue

EX328AY

Litchdon Street

EX313SF

Parklands

EX312HZ

Linden Gardens

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.