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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. The median sale price in Barnstaple Sticklepath is £300,000 (around £292 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £223,750 and £355,000. 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: £300,000
Price per sq ft: £292
Sales (last 12 months): 87
Typical range (middle 50%): £224K – £355K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £292 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
Detached39£340,000£298
Semi-Detached15£295,000£302
Terraced19£235,000£244
Flats14£160,000£255

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£290,000£116,250£180,000£189,500
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£285,000£235,000
2026£329,500£108,500£310,000£210,000
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£184£199£148
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£302£221
2026£296£221£302£268
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Devon district.

Band A£1,761
Band B£2,055
Band C£2,349
Band D£2,642
Band E£3,229
Band F£3,817
Band G£4,404
Band H£5,284

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.