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Barnstaple with Westacott

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About

Barnstaple is the main town of North Devon, located on the estuary of the River Taw. The Westacott ward lies to the town's north and west, primarily consisting of residential suburbs and modern housing developments. This area includes local retail parks and the campus of Petroc College, serving as an educational hub. The road network here connects the town centre to the wider North Devon Link Road system, facilitating travel across the region.

The landscape is characterised by gently rolling terrain with views towards the surrounding countryside. Westacott Road is a central thoroughfare, lined with various local services and community facilities. The ward is largely residential, with a mix of post-war and more recent housing estates. It functions as a practical living area for the town, providing homes and essential amenities away from the historic core.

Area overview

On average Barnstaple with Westacott has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 206 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barnstaple with Westacott is £41,995 per year. There are 5 schools in Barnstaple with Westacott: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Barnstaple with Westacott is home to around 7,371 people, with a population density of about 2,585.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
206
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
23.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barnstaple with Westacott Population
7,371
Population density
2,585.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
109.89(+229%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.38(+231%)
Shoplifting
47.89(+625%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.28(+274%)
Public order
23.06(+253%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,861
93.11%
Other White
194
2.63%
Indian
50
0.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
48
0.65%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
47
0.64%
Total population: 7,369

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,301
21.92%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,200
20.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,135
19.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,037
17.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
744
12.53%
Total 16+ residents: 5,936

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
975
29.92%
Owns with a mortgage
792
24.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
691
21.2%
Other social rented
448
13.75%
Social rents from council
242
7.43%
Total households: 3,259

Property prices in Barnstaple with Westacott

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 in Barnstaple with Westacott area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £695,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barnstaple with Westacott 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 Westacott over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced34£197,500
Detached20£306,250
Flats10£112,250
Semi-Detached16£249,000

10 years median price trend in Barnstaple with Westacott

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

All postcodes in Barnstaple with Westacott

EX328AS

Orchard Place

EX328DG

Chanters Hill

EX328QX

Westacott Meadow

EX328FA

Gribble Close

EX328FE

Maple Street

EX328NT

Barton Road

EX328DH

Sunset Heights

EX328DW

Chanters Hill

EX328AG

Grieg Drive

EX328NS

Station Road

EX327EQ

Goodleigh Road

EX328PN

Appletree Close

EX327DR

Richmond Terrace

EX328PA

Castle Park Road

EX328DE

Chanters Hill

EX328PP

Lane End Park

EX328RY

Whiddon Drive

EX328EJ

Sowden Park

EX327EW

Grosvenor Street

EX328QW

Kingfisher Drive

EX328PS

Otter Way

EX328EU

Wilkey Close

EX327DH

Ebberley Lawn

EX328BS

Fort Hill

EX327DS

Grosvenor Terrace

EX327DZ

Miller Crescent

EX327JE

Hunter Walk

EX328BA

Alexandra Road

EX328DU

Lauderdale

EX328AW

Westacott Road

EX328FL

Barnstaple with Westacott

EX328ET

Gould Road

EX327EL

Martin Road

EX328LG

Highfield Close

EX328AE

Walton Way

EX328DJ

Sowden Lane

EX328AT

Forches Avenue

EX328PQ

Woolbarn Lawn

EX328RE

Foxglove Close

EX328EX

Brewer Road

EX328EF

Forches Avenue

EX327EE

Zephyr Crescent

EX328AH

Brahms Way

EX328AB

Walton Way

EX327EP

Richmond Street

EX327DW

Lower Gaydon Street

EX328AR

Hawley Close

EX327JA

Chipmunk Walk

EX328NG

Barton Road

EX328AZ

Alexandra Road

EX328BX

Firs Grove

EX320EG

Woodland Close

EX328PY

Speedwell Close

EX328PD

Venlock Close

EX327ED

Charles Dart Crescent

EX328ES

Berry Road

EX328BN

Hills View

EX328EP

Gould Road

EX328BY

Ravelin Manor Road

EX328DZ

Forches Gardens

EX328JY

Ashleigh Road

EX328PF

Peards Down Close

EX328NZ

Little Field Close

EX327DQ

Bear Street

Data Sources

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