About Barne Barton

Barne Barton is a small settlement located in the county of Devon, in the south-west of England. It lies within the PL5 postcode area, situated near the River Taw and close to the town of Barnstaple. The area is primarily rural, with a mix of agricultural land and scattered residential properties. The name suggests a historical connection to farming, with 'Barton' typically indicating a farmstead or estate. The surrounding landscape features rolling hills and open countryside, characteristic of the Devon region. While not a major settlement, Barne Barton contributes to the local character of the area, offering a quiet, countryside environment. It is accessible by road, with the A361 providing a main route through the region. The community is small and largely residential, with local amenities limited to those found in nearby towns.

Local Government

District Plymouth
County Devon
Ward Ham
Constituency Plymouth, Moor View
Parish Plymouth, unparished area
Region South West

Property Prices 4,856 sales

Average Price £189K
£500 — £8.2M
Detached £338K 276
Semi £188K 1,716
Terraced £166K 2,208
Flat £99K 541

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Saltash Train Station 1.1 miles
Bere Ferrers Train Station 3.8 miles
St Germans Train Station 5.3 miles
Bere Alston Train Station 5.9 miles
Calstock Train Station 7 miles
Menheniot Train Station 9.9 miles

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

70 Primary
17 Secondary
35 Other
Riverside Community Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Tamar FOLK (For Our Local Kids) Children's Centre 0.4 miles Victoria Road Primary Primary 0.4 miles St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus 0.5 miles Weston Mill Community Primary Academy Primary 0.5 miles Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Drake Primary Academy Primary 0.7 miles Marine Academy Primary Primary 0.8 miles Marine Academy Plymouth Secondary 0.8 miles Mount Tamar School 0.9 miles Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care Nursery 1 miles

Location

Living in Barne Barton

School Ratings in Barne Barton

Families in Barne Barton have access to 122 local schools.

House Prices in Barne Barton

Homes sell for an average of £189K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £166K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Barne Barton

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Criminal damage & arson is the leading concern across Barne Barton, with 47 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Barne Barton

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Barne Barton within the more deprived parts of England. A higher proportion of working-age residents face employment challenges compared to the national picture. A larger share of residents live on lower incomes compared to the wider national picture.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Barne Barton

Barne Barton benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Weston Mill 0.6 miles St Budeaux 0.6 miles Wilcove 0.9 miles Riverside 0.9 miles King's Tamerton 0.9 miles Ham 1.2 miles Ernesettle 1.2 miles Saltash 1.4 miles Wearde 1.4 miles Ford 1.4 miles Honicknowle 1.4 miles Devonport 1.4 miles

Streets in PL5 30 shown View all streets

Aberdeen Avenue 4 Acklington Place 2 Adams Close 1 Admiralty Road 1 Agaton Road 3 Allern Lane 4 Anzac Avenue 1 Appleby Walk 1 Architects Way 1 Ark Royal Close 1 Arkwright Gardens 1 Ashburnham Road 2 Ashleigh Close 2 Ashleigh Lane 1 Ashridge Gardens 1 Aylesbury Crescent 2 Ballad Gardens 1 Barne Close 1 Barne Road 5 Barrie Gardens 1 Beattie Road 1 Bede Gardens 1 Belstone Close 1 Berthon Road 1 Berwick Avenue 2 Betjeman Walk 1 Bickham Road 2 Biggin Hill 6 Blackthorn Close 2 Blairgowrie Road 1

Postcodes in PL5 50 shown View all postcodes

PL5 1AA PL5 1AB PL5 1AD PL5 1AE PL5 1AF PL5 1AG PL5 1AH PL5 1AJ PL5 1AL PL5 1AN PL5 1AP PL5 1AQ PL5 1AR PL5 1AS PL5 1AT PL5 1AU PL5 1AW PL5 1AX PL5 1AY PL5 1AZ PL5 1BA PL5 1BB PL5 1BD PL5 1BE PL5 1BG PL5 1BH PL5 1BJ PL5 1BL PL5 1BP PL5 1BQ PL5 1BS PL5 1BT PL5 1BU PL5 1BW PL5 1BX PL5 1DA PL5 1DD PL5 1DE PL5 1DH PL5 1DJ PL5 1DL PL5 1DN PL5 1DP PL5 1DQ PL5 1DR PL5 1DS PL5 1DT PL5 1DU PL5 1DW PL5 1DZ

Deprivation and Employment in Barne Barton IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Barne Barton experiences higher levels of deprivation than much of England. Employment and income indicators fall below the national average, though the area benefits from targeted regeneration and community support programmes.

Overall Deprivation
High
Income
High
Employment
High
Education
High
Health
High
Housing
Average
Living Environment
Low
11,201 Children (0-15) 20%
34,403 Working Age 61%
14,048 Older (60+) 25%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 46.4% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 24.7% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Barne Barton 499 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Barne Barton are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

284 Violence & Sexual Offences
47 Criminal Damage & Arson
32 Anti-Social Behaviour
28 Other Theft
20 Drugs
20 Shoplifting
19 Burglary
18 Public Order
17 Vehicle Crime
7 Other Crime
3 Weapons
2 Robbery
2 Theft from Person
Local Policing
Devon And Cornwall Barne Barton Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.