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Roundswell

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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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 152 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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. 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
152
Deprivation level
4/10
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
76.25(+128%)
Shoplifting
30.88(+367%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.32(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.76(+174%)
Public order
15.85(+142%)
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

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£314
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£265K – £361K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £314 per square foot) in Roundswell area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £530,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Roundswell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£342,500£304
Semi-Detached12£280,000£322
Terraced11£267,500£321
Flats8£216,500£308

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Roundswell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roundswell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£282,500£177,500£230,000£195,000
2017£274,250£200,000£228,500£184,250
2018£285,000£123,000£230,000£227,500
2019£297,500£255,000£253,000£280,000
2020£320,000£250,000£275,000£285,750
2021£336,250£169,500£257,998£241,498
2022£355,000£290,000£287,500£266,000
2023£350,000£142,500£304,995£308,000
2024£363,000£275,000£315,000£315,000
2025£350,000£216,250£275,000£234,750
2026£324,500£350,000£281,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roundswell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roundswell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225£221£232£154
2017£245£296£226£255
2018£258£251£288£200
2019£257£256£269£208
2020£255£259£232£212
2021£293£269£295£310
2022£328£261£301£346
2023£347£268£332£276
2024£336£301£315£277
2025£317£308£378£283
2026£293£306£333
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roundswell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Roundswell in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.