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Barnstaple with Pilton

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About

Barnstaple is a historic market town situated on the River Taw in North Devon. It serves as a key commercial and administrative centre for the surrounding region. The Pilton ward lies directly to the north of the town centre, encompassing a primarily residential area that includes both older housing estates and newer developments. The local economy has traditional roots in agriculture and light industry.

A notable feature of the area is the annual Pilton Pop, a local music festival. The ward is characterised by its proximity to the River Taw and the Tarka Trail, a multi-use path following the river's course. Educational and community facilities, including Pilton Community College, serve the local population. The area maintains a distinct identity while being integrated into the wider town.

Area overview

On average Barnstaple with Pilton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barnstaple with Pilton is £46,193 per year. There are 4 schools in Barnstaple with Pilton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Barnstaple with Pilton is home to around 8,041 people, with a population density of about 916.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barnstaple with Pilton Population
8,041
Population density
916.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.4(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.54(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.83(+36%)
Public order
5.97(-9%)
Other theft
5.35(-5%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,339
91.27%
Other White
265
3.3%
Indian
72
0.9%
Other Asian
51
0.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.46%
Total population: 8,041

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,742
26.9%
No qualifications
1,175
18.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,126
17.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,016
15.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
808
12.48%
Total 16+ residents: 6,476

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,243
35.41%
Owns with a mortgage
967
27.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
570
16.24%
Other social rented
469
13.36%
Social rents from council
157
4.47%
Total households: 3,510

Property prices in Barnstaple with Pilton

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Barnstaple with Pilton area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,040 up to £790,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barnstaple with Pilton 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 with Pilton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£412,500
Flats10£173,750
Semi-Detached22£284,000
Terraced47£235,000

10 years median price trend in Barnstaple with Pilton

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

All postcodes in Barnstaple with Pilton

EX314AL

Broadgate Close

EX314DP

Hall's Mill Lane

EX311QJ

Masefield Avenue

EX311NX

Priory Road

EX311QX

Priory Close

EX327JR

Goodleigh Road

EX311QN

Riverside Road

EX327JH

Lundy Close

EX327RE

Long Meadow Drive

EX314JE

Roborough Road

EX327JW

Crow View

EX314JF

Raleigh Meadow

EX311JP

Fair View

EX327HJ

Churchill Close

EX327EX

Park View Road

EX311PX

Littabourne

EX311NP

Riverside Road

EX327HF

Belmont Road

EX311GD

Barnstaple with Pilton

EX311GF

Braunton Road

EX314AH

Bellaire Drive

EX311JR

Fair View

EX311RD

Chaddiford Lane

EX314UY

Oswald Browning Way

EX327AJ

Kingsley Avenue

EX327AU

St Georges Road

EX311LX

Riverside Road

EX314JG

Roborough Cottages

EX311PZ

Beech Grove

EX327HQ

Lethaby Road

EX311AP

Curtis Road

EX327FB

Pilton Causeway

EX311GE

Barnstaple with Pilton

EX327JQ

Concorde Drive

EX311GX

Mills Way

EX311LT

Pilland Way

EX314AA

Pilton Lawn

EX327GP

Park View Road

EX311PD

Reform Street

EX327EZ

Derby Road

EX311RG

Bellaire

EX311QG

Lynbro Road

EX327RJ

Silverwood Heights

EX328AL

Harman Walk

EX314JD

Raleigh Park

EX311LY

Riverside Road

EX311JF

Mill Road

EX311LH

Chaddiford Lane

EX314AR

Windsor Road

EX314AN

Crosspark Close

EX327HW

Derby Road

EX311QY

Abbey Road

EX311RA

Nursery End

EX311PA

North Road

EX327AB

Yeo Vale Road

EX311PG

Pilton Street

EX327AQ

Haldene Terrace

EX327AH

Granville Avenue

EX311JL

Rolle Cottages

EX311PF

Pilton Street

EX327HR

Gorwell Road

EX311AN

Stove Road

EX327LR

The Close

EX327AR

Warwick Terrace

EX327RL

Silverwood Heights

EX311JG

Western Terrace

EX311QB

Northfield Lane

EX327RD

Long Meadow Drive

EX311PE

Pilton Street

EX327AW

Lansdown Terrace

EX314JB

Roborough Road

EX314HX

Higher Raleigh Road

EX327AA

Pilton Causeway

EX311NY

Westaway Heights

EX311PP

The Gardens

EX311NZ

Upcott Avenue

EX311JU

Abbey Road

EX311QW

Pilland Way

EX311RF

Chaddiford Lane

EX311PB

Pilton Quay

EX314AT

Barnstaple with Pilton

EX314JA

Higher Raleigh Road

EX311PT

Priory Gardens

EX314HZ

Raleigh Cottages

EX311QT

Ladywell

EX314AW

Bradiford

EX314AJ

Bellaire Drive

EX311LQ

Pilland Way

EX311LE

Barnstaple with Pilton

EX311GL

West End

EX327HP

Derby Road

EX311PY

Beechgrove Terrace

EX311PN

The Rock

EX311PW

Whites Lane

EX311JX

Roselyn Terrace

EX311GY

Mills Way

EX311RE

Chaddiford Lane

EX311JS

Fair View

EX311AR

Ramsoms Court

EX311JT

Abbey Road

Data Sources

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