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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 152 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
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

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £301,250 in Roundswell area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £510,000.

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
Detached39£342,500
Flats11£218,000
Semi-Detached12£270,000
Terraced12£234,750

10 years median price trend in Roundswell

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

All postcodes in Roundswell

EX312DZ

Westfield Avenue

EX312BH

Copley Drive

EX312BZ

Oakland Park

EX312EZ

Oaklands Gardens

EX312BY

Bickington Road

EX312AZ

Clifton Street

EX312AP

Seven Brethren Bank

EX313HT

Lake

EX312EE

West Avenue

EX312BQ

Old Sticklepath Hill

Data Sources

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