Area Info for Barnstaple (Devon)

Overview of Barnstaple, Devon, UK

Barnstaple is a historic market town located in North Devon, England. It is known for its rich history, vibrant market, and scenic surroundings. The town serves as a commercial and cultural centre for the region, offering a mix of traditional and modern amenities.

History

Barnstaple has a history dating back to the Iron Age, with evidence of settlement in the area. It developed as a market town in medieval times, with its market charter granted in the 12th century. The town's historical significance is reflected in its architecture, including the 16th-century Barnstaple Guildhall and other historic buildings.

Geography and Location

Situated on the River Taw, Barnstaple is approximately 15 miles west of Exmoor National Park and close to the North Devon coast. Its strategic location has historically made it a hub for trade and commerce.

Economy and Local Industry

Barnstaple's economy has traditionally been based on agriculture, fishing, and market trading. Today, it also benefits from retail, tourism, and service industries. The town hosts a popular weekly market and various festivals throughout the year.

Transport

The town is well-connected by road, with the A39 and A361 providing access to other parts of Devon and beyond. Barnstaple also has a railway station offering services to Exeter, Bristol, and other destinations, facilitating regional travel.

Culture and Attractions

Barnstaple boasts several cultural attractions, including the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon, which showcases local history and art. The Pannier Market is a historic covered market offering local produce, crafts, and goods. The town also hosts events such as the Barnstaple Fair and various music festivals.

Education and Community

The town is home to several schools, including Barnstaple College, providing further education and vocational training. It has a vibrant community with numerous clubs, societies, and recreational facilities.

Natural Environment

Barnstaple is close to natural attractions such as Exmoor National Park and the North Devon coastline, making it a popular base for outdoor activities like hiking, surfing, and wildlife watching.
Education
School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple0.00 miles
Chanters Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8DN
Ashleigh CofE (VC) Primary School0.32 miles
Bevan Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LJ
Yeo Valley Primary School0.38 miles
Derby Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7HB
Forches Cross Community Primary School0.41 miles
Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8EF
Newport Community School Primary Academy0.71 miles
Landkey Road, Newport, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BW
The Lampard Community School0.77 miles
St John`s Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9DD
Pilton Infants' School0.84 miles
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU
Pathfield School0.84 miles
Abbey Road, Pilton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy0.84 miles
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU
The Park Community School0.85 miles
Park Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9AX
Orchard Vale Community School1.02 miles
Westacott Road, Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QY
Pilton Community College1.11 miles
Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RB
Sticklepath Community School1.60 miles
Woodville Estate, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2HH
Bishops Tawton Primary School1.86 miles
School Lane, Bishops Tawton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0AE
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School1.97 miles
Goodleigh, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7LU
Landkey Primary School2.08 miles
Bakery Way, Landkey, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0LJ
Health
Clinic
Barnstaple Health Centre0.44 miles
Vicarage Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7BH
Riverside0.51 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Riversvale0.51 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Barnstaple0.66 miles
Gammon Walk, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DJ
Litchdon Medical Centre0.81 miles
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL
Caen Health Centre5.37 miles
Health Centre, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
Amplifon Hearing Specialists (Bideford)8.16 miles
2 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HW
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Bideford8.27 miles
85 High Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AN
Fernwood Resource Centre8.53 miles
13 Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3BU
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Illfracombe9.31 miles
The Meeting Room, The Ilfracombe Centre, 44 High Street, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8HA
Bideford Daddon Court9.49 miles
Unit 1 Daddon Court, Clovelly Road Industrial Estate, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3FH
South Molton Health Centre10.26 miles
9-10 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BZ
Lynton Resource Centre13.74 miles
Lee Road, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6BP
Holsworthy Link Centre22.85 miles
2 Well Park, Western Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DH
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Okehampton23.66 miles
17 Fore Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AN
Hillbank (Crediton)26.31 miles
43-44 Clifford Gardens, Crediton, Devon, EX17 2AN
GP
Queens Medical Centre0.46 miles
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8HY
Brannam Medical Centre0.47 miles
Kiln Lane, Brannam Square, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8GP
BOUTPORT MEDICAL CENTRE0.59 miles
110 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1TD
Litchdon Medical Centre0.81 miles
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL
Fremington Medical Centre3.36 miles
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2PG
Caen Medical Centre5.37 miles
Braunton, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
Northam Surgery7.91 miles
Bay View Road, Northam, Devon, EX39 1AZ
Clarence Wharf 7.99 miles
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AU
Waterside Practice, Combe Martin8.14 miles
Castle Street, Combe Martin, Devon, EX34 0JA
HIGH BICKINGTON SURGERY8.18 miles
Old Stables Surgery, High Bickington, Devon, EX37 9AX
Bideford Medical Centre8.41 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AF
Waterside Practice, Ilfracombe9.17 miles
Ilfracombe Medical Centre, St. Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8EG
The Warwick Practice9.17 miles
Medical Centre, St. Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8EG
The Warwick Practice - Woolacombe9.31 miles
Beach Road, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7BT
TORRINGTON HEALTH CENTRE9.79 miles
New Road, Torrington, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EL
Castle Gardens Surgery9.81 miles
Castle Hill Gardens, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EU
Hospital
North Devon District Hospital0.80 miles
Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB
Bideford Hospital8.42 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AG
Ilfracombe Tyrrell Hospital9.18 miles
St. Brannocks Park Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8JF
Torrington Hospital9.55 miles
Calf Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7BJ
South Molton Hospital10.03 miles
Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP
Holsworthy Hospital22.43 miles
Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JQ
Okehampton Hospital23.52 miles
Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
Crediton Hospital25.77 miles
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3NH
Minehead Community Hospital26.59 miles
Luttrell Way,, TA24 6DF
Stratton Hospital26.79 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Tiverton and District Hospital26.83 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Moretonhampstead Hospital31.46 miles
Ford Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8LN
Williton Community Hospital31.87 miles
North Road,, TA4 4RA
Franklyn Community Hospital33.43 miles
Franklyn Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9HS
Heavitree Hospital33.84 miles
Gladstone Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2ED
Launceston General Hospital34.12 miles
Link Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JD
Pharmacy
Bear Street Pharmacy0.46 miles
49 Bear Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7DB
Lloydspharmacy0.51 miles
2 Brannams Square, Kiln Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QB
Boots0.61 miles
69/70 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HX
Lloydspharmacy0.68 miles
3 St.Johns Centre, Eastern Avenue, Whiddon Valley,Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8NX
Tesco Instore Pharmacy0.72 miles
Barnstaple Retail Park, Station Road, Bickington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AS
Lloydspharmacy0.84 miles
Litchdon Medical Centre, Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BZ
Boots1.75 miles
Units 1-3 Roundswell Shopping Centre, Gratton Way, Barnstaple, EX31 3NL
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.88 miles
Gratton Way, Roundswell Business Ctr, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3NH
Boots3.49 miles
6 Higher Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3BG
Lloydspharmacy5.37 miles
Caen Medical Centre, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LR
Lloydspharmacy5.38 miles
9-13 Caen Street, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1AA
Boots7.91 miles
The Old Library, Bay View Road, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1AZ
Lloydspharmacy7.99 miles
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AU
The Co-Operative Pharmacy8.19 miles
9 High St, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AA
Boots8.19 miles
2 High Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AA
Lloydspharmacy8.41 miles
Bideford Medical Centre, Abbotsham Road, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 3AF
Leisure
Park
YOULSTON PARK (Grade II Listed)2.74 miles
FREMINGTON3.29 miles
ARLINGTON COURT (Grade II* Listed)4.88 miles
TAPELEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)6.21 miles
CASTLE HILL (Grade I Listed)6.77 miles
SAUNTON COURT (Grade II Listed)7.40 miles
NORTHAM BURROWS7.72 miles
KYNOCH'S FORESHORE8.34 miles
KENWITH VALLEY8.34 miles
ILFRACOMBE COMMUNITY ECO-GARDEN9.36 miles
HILLSBOROUGH9.37 miles
GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)9.96 miles
KING'S NYMPTON PARK (Grade II Listed)10.75 miles
BEAFORD11.44 miles
EXMOOR16.24 miles
HARTLAND (DEVON)18.00 miles
Shop
Groceries
Frank Marsh Stores0.27 miles
1 Churchill Close, Barnstaple, Devon EX32 7HJ
Costcutter Barnstaple0.34 miles
14/20 Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8EE
Co-op Barnstaple0.38 miles
St Georges Road, Barnstaple, EX32 7AU
Lidl Newport0.41 miles
Old Station Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8PB
SPAR Taw Barbican0.43 miles
Taw Garages Barbican, Barbican Road, Devon, EX32 9HQ
Bear Street Store0.48 miles
10 Bear Street, Barnstaple Devon EX32 7BU
SPAR Boutport Street0.51 miles
30 Boutport Street, Devon, EX31 1RP
Londis Esso0.54 miles
Sticklepath Service Station, Barnstaple, EX31 2B
Londis Texaco Umberleigh Service Station0.54 miles
Exeter Road, Barnstaple, EX37 9DX
Tesco Barnstaple (Express)0.56 miles
100-101 High St, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1EZ
Co-op Barnstaple0.58 miles
High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1BG
M&S Barnstaple0.61 miles
78 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HX
SPAR Newport Road0.62 miles
18, Newport Road, Devon, EX32 9BG
Iceland Barnstaple0.65 miles
58 High Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JB
SPAR Pilton Bridge Services0.66 miles
Texaco Pilton Causeway, Devon, EX32 7AA
Tesco Barnstaple (Superstore)0.71 miles
Rose Ln, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8PG
Transport
Airport
Swansea Airport36.07 miles
Exeter International Airport36.64 miles
Plymouth City Airport45.62 miles
Bus Stop
Sowden Lane (SE)0.07 miles
Sowden Lane (NW)0.07 miles
Chanters Hill (SE)0.11 miles
Chanters Hill (NW)0.11 miles
Sunset Heights (SE)0.14 miles
Constitution Hill (N)0.14 miles
Sunset Heights (NW)0.14 miles
Sunset Heights (E)0.16 miles
Sunset Heights (W)0.16 miles
Gorwell Road (E)0.16 miles
Gorwell Road (W)0.16 miles
Constitution Hill (S)0.16 miles
Telephone Boxes (NW)0.20 miles
Telephone Boxes (SE)0.20 miles
Valley Close (W)0.22 miles
Miller Crescent (S)0.23 miles
Ferry Port
Instow Ferry Landing6.23 miles
Appledore Ferry Landing6.52 miles
Bideford Ferry Landing8.08 miles
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing9.40 miles
Minehead Harbour26.51 miles
Lundy Island Ferry Landing27.11 miles
Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal37.10 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing37.29 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing37.30 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing37.43 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing38.39 miles
Devonport Ferry Terminal49.06 miles
Torpoint Ferry Terminal49.16 miles
Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage49.57 miles
Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal49.69 miles
Plymouth Ferry Terminal49.71 miles
Railway Station
Barnstaple Rail Station0.86 miles
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station4.55 miles
Umberleigh Rail Station6.44 miles
Portsmouth Arms Rail Station9.53 miles
Kings Nympton Rail Station11.74 miles
Eggesford Rail Station15.30 miles
Lapford Rail Station18.57 miles
Morchard Road Rail Station20.84 miles
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station21.89 miles
Copplestone Rail Station22.45 miles
Okehampton Rail Station24.18 miles
Yeoford Rail Station25.20 miles
Crediton Rail Station26.95 miles
Newton St Cyres Rail Station28.84 miles
Tiverton Parkway Rail Station31.94 miles
Exeter St Davids Rail Station32.73 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (EX32 8D*)
Number of Properties in Catchment308
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
41, NEWPORT ROAD

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 9FQ		£230,000
2025-06-27
terraced
freehold
31, STOAT PARK

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 8PT		£153,000
2025-06-06
flatmaisonette
leasehold
20, SOWDEN PARK

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 8EH		£232,500
2025-05-30
terraced
freehold
12, CORPORATION STREET

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 9EE		£162,000
2025-05-23
terraced
freehold
WESTERLY BMW, HOWARD AVENUE

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 8QA		£1,500,000
2025-05-23
otherPropertyType
freehold
30, VICTORIA STREET

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 9JB		£210,000
2025-05-16
terraced
freehold
1, VICTORIA LAWN

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 9HU		£220,000
2025-05-12
terraced
freehold
13, SILVERWOOD HEIGHTS

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 7RJ		£282,000
2025-05-08
semidetached
freehold
51, LETHABY ROAD

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 7HQ		£234,000
2025-05-02
semidetached
freehold
7, ABYSSINIA TERRACE

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 9BH		£213,000
2025-04-23
terraced
freehold
55, BARTON ROAD

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 8NG		£108,500
2025-04-07
flatmaisonette
leasehold
1, SOUTH STREET

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 9DT		£357,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
45, ORCHARD ROAD

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 9JQ		£200,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
2, WALNUT WAY

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 7RF		£185,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
5, HAWLEY MANOR

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 8AP		£232,000
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
50, NEWPORT ROAD

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 9LQ		£225,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
27, WOOLBARN LAWN

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 8PQ		£165,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
10, THE CLOSE

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 7LR		£240,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
15, WALTON WAY

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 8AE		£350,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
13, CHIPMUNK WALK

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 7JA		£220,000
2025-03-27
terraced
freehold
31, BEAUFORT WALK

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 7JD		£170,000
2025-03-27
terraced
freehold
12, ASHLEIGH CRESCENT

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 8LA		£285,000
2025-03-21
terraced
freehold
5, FIRS GROVE

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 8BX		£295,000
2025-03-21
semidetached
freehold
77, SILVERWOOD HEIGHTS

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 7RL		£228,000
2025-03-21
terraced
freehold
101, CHANTERS HILL

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 8DQ		£249,000
2025-03-20
semidetached
freehold
27, DERBY ROAD

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 7HW		£185,000
2025-03-19
terraced
freehold
18, SILVERWOOD HEIGHTS

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 7RJ		£260,000
2025-03-18
semidetached
freehold
31, COPPICE GATE

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 9PD		£295,000
2025-03-11
detached
freehold
1, JORDAN CLOSE

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 9DN		£210,000
2025-02-28
terraced
freehold
1A, WATER LANE

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 9LJ		£180,000
2025-01-24
semidetached
freehold
20, VICTORIA ROAD

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 8DS		£215,000
2025-01-15
semidetached
freehold
11, ZEPHYR CRESCENT

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 7EE		£215,000
2024-12-06
semidetached
freehold
25, GREENBANK ROAD

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 8EG		£227,500
2024-12-05
semidetached
freehold
15, CHURCH GROVE

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 9DJ		£194,000
2024-11-15
terraced
freehold
ABYSSINIA COURT (FLAT 8), ABYSSINIA TERRACE

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 9FD		£115,000
2025-03-19
flatmaisonette
leasehold
1, CHANTERS HILL

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 8DQ		£255,000
2025-03-17
detached
freehold
18, CHERRY ARBOUR

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 9PB		£297,500
2025-03-13
semidetached
freehold
53, ORCHARD ROAD

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 9JJ		£270,000
2025-03-12
terraced
freehold
10, WEIRSIDE WAY

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 7RB		£273,000
2025-02-21
semidetached
freehold
25, WALNUT WAY

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 7RF		£167,500
2025-02-21
terraced
freehold
3, MERRYLEES DRIVE

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 9DQ		£320,000
2025-02-14
detached
freehold
60, SILVERWOOD HEIGHTS

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 7RL		£210,000
2025-02-07
semidetached
freehold
115, CHANTERS HILL

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 8DD		£360,000
2025-02-03
semidetached
freehold
30, CONCORDE DRIVE

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 7JQ		£232,500
2025-01-31
terraced
freehold
29, DERBY ROAD

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 7HW		£195,000
2025-01-28
terraced
freehold
HEOLDON, PARK LANE

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 9AL		£692,500
2025-01-14
detached
freehold
5, GRIEG DRIVE

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 8AG		£267,000
2024-10-30
semidetached
freehold
28, RAVELIN MANOR ROAD

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 8BY		£243,000
2024-10-18
detached
freehold
SUNNYMEAD (1), LANDKEY ROAD

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 9BW		£6,250
2024-08-06
otherPropertyType
leasehold
170, LONG MEADOW DRIVE

BARNSTAPLE
DEVON
EX32 7RE		£170,000
2024-08-02
terraced
freehold
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