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About

Roundswell ward encompasses the northern suburbs of Barnstaple, situated on the west bank of the River Taw. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing estates and some local retail parks that serve the wider community. Its layout is defined by main arterial roads connecting it to the town centre and the A39, facilitating daily commutes.

The ward includes the neighbourhood of Forches, with its own distinct local centre. A notable landmark is the large, modern Roundswell Community Centre, which hosts various activities and events. The area is bordered by open farmland to the north and west, providing a clear transition from urban to rural landscapes within the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Roundswell has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 151 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Roundswell is £45,893 per year. There are 1 schools in Roundswell: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Roundswell is home to around 3,659 people, with a population density of about 1,221.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
151
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Roundswell Population
3,659
Population density
1,221.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.33(+116%)
Shoplifting
34.71(+420%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.43(+108%)
Public order
18.58(+182%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.04(+177%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,443
94.15%
Other White
90
2.46%
Indian
17
0.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
16
0.44%
African
14
0.38%
Total population: 3,657

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
851
27.44%
Level 3 (A level)
574
18.51%
No qualifications
558
17.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
438
14.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
315
10.16%
Total 16+ residents: 3,101

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
824
51.21%
Owns with a mortgage
464
28.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
205
12.74%
Other social rented
47
2.92%
Other forms of private rent
33
2.05%
Total households: 1,609

Property prices in Roundswell

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Roundswell area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £685,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Roundswell 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 Roundswell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached37£363,000
Flats13£215,000
Semi-Detached14£282,500
Terraced11£244,000

10 years median price trend in Roundswell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roundswell.

All postcodes in Roundswell

EX312AY

Sticklepath Terrace

EX312FE

Taw Wharf

EX313RJ

Silver Birch Court

EX313RQ

Birch Lane

EX312AP

Seven Brethren Bank

EX312BQ

Old Sticklepath Hill

EX312DP

High Wall

EX313AQ

Philip Avenue

EX312EA

Wrey Avenue

EX312BG

Old Sticklepath Hill

EX312DH

Manor Park

EX312EH

Chestwood Close

EX312HB

Bickington Road

EX313AB

Shorelands Way

EX312BT

Sticklepath Hill

EX312DF

Orchard Close

EX313AJ

Elizabeth Drive

EX312EL

Oakland Avenue

EX312DX

Cleave Close

EX313TA

Lauder Lane

EX312BA

Signal Terrace

EX312DZ

Westfield Avenue

EX312DT

Regent Close

EX313SF

Parklands

EX313RG

Almond Court

EX312AQ

Manor Park

EX312BH

Copley Drive

EX313QS

Hornbeam Hollow

EX312AX

Osborne Terrace

EX313QP

Maple Grove

EX313SD

Rosewood Grove

EX313SX

Highgrove

EX313NW

Old Torrington Road

EX313SE

Oakhill Rise

EX313TZ

Tawcroft Way

EX312AG

Roundswell

EX313RZ

Bishop's Tawton Road

EX313SG

Higher Elmwood

EX313HT

Lake

EX312DD

Old Torrington Road

EX312DG

Manor Close

EX312EZ

Oaklands Gardens

EX312BP

Station Road

EX312BX

Bickington Road

EX312DR

Tudor Drive

EX313AE

Andrew Road

EX313QR

Rowan Park

EX312DA

Bickington Road

EX312EB

Wrey Avenue

EX313TH

Lauder Lane

EX312AZ

Clifton Street

EX313AS

Old Torrington Road

EX312EQ

Chestwood Avenue

EX312DU

Cleave Road

EX313AH

Elizabeth Close

EX312DQ

Manor Park

EX313HS

Lake

EX313NL

Gratton Way

EX312BZ

Oakland Park

EX312EG

Beechwood Avenue

EX312AT

Cleave Road

EX312DN

Broadclose Road

EX313SU

Osborne Gardens

EX312EY

Beechwood Avenue

EX312FD

Taw Wharf

EX313NN

Old Torrington Road

EX313UE

Tawcroft Way

EX312DS

Grange Avenue

EX312BS

Sticklepath Hill

EX312DE

Old Bideford Road

EX312DW

Sticklepath Hill

EX313NH

Gratton Way

EX313WL

Lauder Lane

EX312FA

Taw Wharf

EX313AR

Gratton Way

EX312BY

Bickington Road

EX313FN

Kensington Close

EX312BB

Clifton Terrace

EX313TY

Riverton Road

EX312BD

West View

EX313RL

Juniper Court

EX312AU

Station Road

EX312BN

Taw Wharf

EX313FX

Sandringham Gardens

EX313GY

Clarendon Gardens

EX313HA

Gatcombe Mews

EX313RH

Alder Glade

EX312DB

Bickington Road

EX312ED

Crescent Avenue

EX312EU

Bickington Road

EX313RP

Hazel Grove

EX312HZ

Linden Gardens

EX313NJ

Oakwood Close

EX312AS

Roundswell

EX312EF

Beechwood Close

EX313UF

Blakewell Close

EX312BU

Sticklepath Hill

EX313AD

Elizabeth Drive

EX312DY

Westfield Avenue

EX312HD

Linden Close

Data Sources

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