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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 15.5% 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 £46,198 per year. There are 3 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
15.5%
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

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£272
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£209K – £321K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Barnstaple with Pilton area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,040 up to £790,000.

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 with Pilton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£425,000£322
Semi-Detached18£301,500£316
Terraced35£225,000£224
Flats15£162,500£251

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barnstaple with Pilton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnstaple with Pilton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279,950£140,000£187,000£170,000
2017£280,000£155,000£192,500£175,000
2018£235,000£155,500£195,000£179,250
2019£352,500£146,500£215,000£195,000
2020£363,500£150,000£239,000£192,000
2021£390,000£145,000£259,950£206,000
2022£439,998£150,000£316,500£225,000
2023£481,000£142,500£272,500£225,000
2024£390,000£149,750£310,000£224,000
2025£330,000£180,000£282,000£232,000
2026£425,000£131,000£265,000£212,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnstaple with Pilton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnstaple with Pilton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275£253£222£206
2017£277£277£227£202
2018£251£274£216£198
2019£268£230£224£197
2020£263£248£224£231
2021£286£268£263£228
2022£317£245£304£264
2023£308£245£318£270
2024£322£258£288£255
2025£310£279£291£247
2026£316£246£315£214
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnstaple with Pilton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barnstaple with Pilton 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Barnstaple with Pilton ward.

Local councillors

Loki Gareth Phillip Dawson

Barnstaple with Pilton - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

All postcodesin Barnstaple with Pilton

EX327JS

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