A3125 Barnstaple, North Devon
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (EX31), about 940 m (0.6 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 27507312.
- Flood: 10 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in North Devon costs £2,642 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 93% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 280 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 5 to 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brannam Medical Centre, about 480 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 169 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in North Devon in 2026-27: Band D £2,642 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,761 | £2,055 | £2,349 | £2,642 | £3,229 | £3,817 | £4,404 | £5,284 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (31% of about 770 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Oliver Buildings, Anchorwood Bank, Taw Wharf, , Barnstaple, EX31 2AA: up to 47 homes, permissioned (90 m)
- North Devon Leisure Centre, Seven Brethren Bank Barnstaple EX31 2AP: up to 245 homes, pending decision (350 m)
- Land Adjacent Holland Street and Paiges Lane, Barnstaple EX31 1DP: up to 6 homes, pending decision (400 m (0.2 miles))
- 22-23 High Street, Barnstaple EX31 1BG: up to 8 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Riversvale House, Litchdon Street Barnstaple EX32 8LN: up to 12 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 36-37 Boutport Street, , , , Barnstaple, EX31 1RX: up to 11 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Land off Buller Road, (Unit 3 & The Old Workshop), , , Banstaple, EX32 8JP: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Paint Warehouse, Buller Road, , , Barnstaple, EX32 8JP: up to 9 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 24 August 2026 to 27 August 2026: WALES AND WEST UTILITIES LTD, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 10 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX31 2BN | zone 3 | 0 / 10 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX31 2BS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 5 m and 10 m above sea level (8 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX31 2BN | 100% | 93% | 93% | 0% |
| EX31 2BS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barnstaple 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 280 m |
| Chapelton (Devon) 160 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Umberleigh 54,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sticklepath Terrace Barnstaple | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Barnstaple | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Instow Ferry Landing | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cattle Market Car Park | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 59.4 km (37 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 61.6 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brannam Medical Centre | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brannam Pharmacy | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Devon Dentists | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | North Devon District Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Barnstaple Police Station | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 17 Cross Street Lloyds Bank | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,140 m² | 300 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 210 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rock Park 12 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,540 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Long Bridge, a listed building (Grade I), 220 m north-east. 252 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade I and 10 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Long Bridge | Listed building, Grade I | 220 m north-east |
| Queen Annes Walk | Listed building, Grade I | 310 m north |
| 8, Cross Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 390 m north |
| 62, Boutport Street | Listed building, Grade I | 390 m north-east |
| Barnstaple Castle | Scheduled monument | 510 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Bridge Pit | Tidal water | 280 m north-east |
| Anchor Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Sowden Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Tent Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 3.3 km (2 miles) south |
| Penhill Ridge | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 3 |
3 of the street's 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Devon: see them on the North Devon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Pilton Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Park Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pilton Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Eden Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Barnstaple Petrol Filling Station EX31 2BN | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2017 |
| No 22 EX31 2AY | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 100 m | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Farmfoods Ltd EX31 2AU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| B & Q Limited EX31 2AU | Retailers - other | 100 m | Exempt | |
| Asda EX31 2BN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 m | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Taco Bell EX31 2BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Subway EX31 2BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Rowe's Cornish Bakers EX31 2BN | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza EX31 2BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Costa EX31 2BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| The Food Warehouse by Iceland EX31 2BN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2018 |
| Next EX31 2BN | Retailers - other | 190 m | Exempt | |
| Costa Coffee EX31 2BP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 4 Good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Burger King EX31 2BP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Currys EX31 2BP | Retailers - other | 200 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 53 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Drugs | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (66); On or near Station Road (48); On or near Clifton Street (13); On or near Petrol Station (10); On or near Taw Wharf (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 32% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Clifton Street · Station Road · Signal Terrace · Clifton Terrace · Sticklepath Terrace · Taw Wharf · Sticklepath Terrace · Seven Brethren Bank · The Strand · Maiden Street · Quayside · Theatre Lane
All the streets in EX31 and across North Devon.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.