About Barnstaple

Barnstaple is a market town in North Devon, situated on the River Taw. It serves as a local hub for the surrounding rural area, with a high street that includes a mix of independent shops, cafes, and traditional pubs. The town has a long history, with evidence of settlement dating back to Roman times, and the remains of a medieval castle can still be seen. The River Taw flows through the town centre, offering pleasant walks and views of the water. Barnstaple is also known for its annual carnival, which has been held for over a century. The town is easily accessible by road and rail, with Barnstaple railway station providing connections to other parts of Devon and beyond. The postcode area EX32 covers the town and its immediate surroundings.

Local Government

District North Devon
County Devon
Ward Landkey
Constituency North Devon
Parish Swimbridge
Region South West

Property Prices 8,686 sales

Average Price £310K
£250 — £8.2M
Detached £389K 3,437
Semi £261K 1,534
Terraced £215K 2,368
Flat £154K 725

Nearest Train Stations 4 stations

Barnstaple Train Station 0.8 miles
Chapelton (Devon) Train Station 4.9 miles
Umberleigh Train Station 6.6 miles
Portsmouth Arms Train Station 9.6 miles

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

20 Primary
3 Secondary
3 Other
Yeo Valley Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Primary 0.2 miles Ashleigh CofE Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Eden Park Academy Primary 0.6 miles Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Primary 0.6 miles Pilton Infants' School Primary 0.6 miles Pathfield School Special 0.6 miles Newport Community School Primary Academy Primary 0.9 miles Pilton Community College Secondary 0.9 miles The Lampard Community School Special 0.9 miles The Park Community School Secondary 1 miles Orchard Vale Community School Primary 1.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Derby 0 yards Waytown 0.6 miles Pottington 0.6 miles Newport 0.6 miles Raleigh 0.6 miles Bradiford 0.9 miles Pilton 0.9 miles Sticklepath 0.9 miles Rumsam 1.2 miles Burridge 1.2 miles Westacott 1.4 miles Lake 1.4 miles

Streets in Barnstaple 30 shown View all streets

A3125 4 A361 6 A377 5 A39 13 A399 8 Abbey Road 3 Abyssinia Terrace 2 Acland Road 3 Acorn Grove 1 Adder Lane 1 Aidan Avenue 1 Alder Glade 1 Alexandra Court 1 Allen Bank 1 Allenstyle Close 1 Allenstyle Drive 2 Allenstyle Gardens 1 Allenstyle Road 3 Allenstyle View 1 Allenstyle Way 1 Almond Court 1 Andrew Road 1 Anne Crescent 1 Appletree Close 1 Archipark 1 Ashfield Close 1 Ashleigh Crescent 1 Ashleigh Road 3 Ashley Court 2 Aspen Grove 2

Postcodes in Barnstaple 50 shown View all postcodes

EX31 1AB EX31 1AD EX31 1AE EX31 1AF EX31 1AG EX31 1AH EX31 1AJ EX31 1AL EX31 1AN EX31 1AP EX31 1AQ EX31 1AR EX31 1AS EX31 1AT EX31 1BA EX31 1BD EX31 1BE EX31 1BG EX31 1BH EX31 1BJ EX31 1BL EX31 1BN EX31 1BP EX31 1BS EX31 1BU EX31 1BW EX31 1BX EX31 1BZ EX31 1DD EX31 1DE EX31 1DF EX31 1DG EX31 1DH EX31 1DJ EX31 1DP EX31 1DR EX31 1DT EX31 1DW EX31 1DX EX31 1DY EX31 1EA EX31 1EE EX31 1EF EX31 1EG EX31 1EH EX31 1EL EX31 1ER EX31 1ES EX31 1ET EX31 1EU

Notable & Famous People from Barnstaple 11 people

Andy King
Association football player
Welsh association football player, born 1988
Geoffrey Dennis
Writer
British writer (1892-1964)
George Friend
Association football player
English association football player (born 1987)
Hubert Bath
Composer
composer (1883-1945)
Jimmy Tremeer
Athletics competitor
British hurdler (1874–1951)
Marc Edworthy
Association football player
English footballer
Peter Harper
Physician
neurogenetics researcher knighted for services to medicine (1939-2021)
Phil Vickery
Rugby union player
English rugby union footballer
Richard Eyre
Screenwriter
British actor and director
Rosemary West
Serial killer
British serial killer
Snowy White
Singer-songwriter
English guitarist, musician and songwriter