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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 75 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
75
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(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.66(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.07(+55%)
Public order
6.34(-4%)
Other theft
5.22(-7%)
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 96 recent sales, the median property price is £253,500 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£360,000
Flats15£167,500
Semi-Detached19£275,250
Terraced49£240,000

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

EX327RB

Weirside Way

EX311NR

Westaway Heights

EX311NY

Westaway Heights

EX311RZ

Maer Top Way

EX314JQ

North Road

EX327AR

Warwick Terrace

EX327FL

Barnstaple with Pilton

EX311JG

Western Terrace

EX311JH

Pottington Road

EX311JT

Abbey Road

EX311NZ

Upcott Avenue

EX311PY

Beechgrove Terrace

EX311QR

Bull Hill

EX311QL

Youings Drive

EX311GG

Pathfield Lawn

EX311PH

Pilton Street

EX311PG

Pilton Street

EX327RE

Long Meadow Drive

EX314AA

Pilton Lawn

EX314FQ

Trayne Heights

EX314HY

Raleigh Road

EX327EN

St George's Road

EX311RB

Chaddiford Lane

EX311PU

Littabourne

EX311RA

Nursery End

EX311JJ

Pottington Road

EX311JR

Fair View

EX311LG

Pilland Way

EX311PB

Pilton Quay

EX311PN

The Rock

EX311RU

Westaway Close

EX311QN

Riverside Road

EX311QX

Priory Close

EX327LR

The Close

EX311AN

Stove Road

EX311AR

Ramsoms Court

EX311JP

Fair View

EX314HZ

Raleigh Cottages

EX328AU

Crow View

EX311GX

Mills Way

EX311LZ

Riverside Road

EX327EU

Princess Street

EX311AT

Upcott Avenue

EX311QY

Abbey Road

EX327AQ

Haldene Terrace

EX311JE

Rolle Quay

EX311LQ

Pilland Way

EX311NH

Barnstaple with Pilton

EX311PQ

Pilton Street

EX311PS

Higher Raleigh Road

EX311PZ

Beech Grove

EX314AN

Crosspark Close

EX311QD

Northfield Lane

EX327HQ

Lethaby Road

EX311HW

Pathfield Lawn

EX311PR

Higher Raleigh Road

EX314DP

Hall's Mill Lane

EX311GH

Braunton Road

EX327FH

Barnstaple with Pilton

EX311AP

Curtis Road

EX311JX

Roselyn Terrace

EX311QH

Byron Close

EX311RN

Pilton Quay

EX327JS

Goodleigh Road

EX311JQ

Mill Road

EX311LX

Riverside Road

EX314AJ

Bellaire Drive

EX314AW

Bradiford

EX314JF

Raleigh Meadow

EX327EZ

Derby Road

EX311RG

Bellaire

EX327AE

Carrington Terrace

EX327AG

Riddell Avenue

EX311RD

Chaddiford Lane

EX327AW

Lansdown Terrace

EX327DE

Vale Close

EX311JW

Rolle Street

EX327HG

Lethaby Road

EX311GA

Braunton Road

EX311NX

Priory Road

EX311QZ

Bellaire

EX327JQ

Concorde Drive

EX311PP

The Gardens

EX314AT

Barnstaple with Pilton

EX327BQ

Portland Buildings

EX327JW

Crow View

EX311QG

Lynbro Road

EX314AL

Broadgate Close

EX327FB

Pilton Causeway

EX311JN

Rolle Street

EX311PE

Pilton Street

EX327HL

Poltimore Lawn

EX311GE

Barnstaple with Pilton

EX311QS

Ladywell

EX314JA

Higher Raleigh Road

EX314UY

Oswald Browning Way

EX327EY

St Marys Road

EX327FY

Crookmans Close

EX328AX

Goodleigh View

EX311AD

Upcott Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.