The average house price in Barnstaple is £260,564, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Barnstaple house price trends over the last 30 years.
£360,526
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Is Barnstaple a nice place to live?
Barnstaple is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Devon.
How safe is Barnstaple?
Barnstaple has a high crime rate for a South West town, with around 71 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is about the national average, and 11% above the Devon average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.
What are the best schools in Barnstaple?
Barnstaple has 17 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Pilton Infants' Academy and Newport Community School Primary Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Pilton Community College and Yeo Valley Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Barnstaple?
The majority of residents in Barnstaple identify as White (British) (93%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (93%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.