Berry Road Barnstaple, North Devon
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (EX32), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 27500870.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2011 the median was £80,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 10, C: 2, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 A; Band D in North Devon costs £2,642 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 50 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 19 to 23 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Litchdon Medical Centre, about 650 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 20% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 160 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £69,750 | £50,000 | £89,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £36,500 | £36,500 | £36,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2011 | 14 EX32 8ES | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2006 | 6 EX32 8ES | Terraced | £89,500 | |
| 21 Jul 2006 | 6 EX32 8ES | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 6 Nov 1998 | 6 EX32 8ES | Terraced | £36,500 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (9); Bungalow, detached (4); House, detached (1). Built: 2011 (9); 2012 onwards (2); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 addresses)
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 A (63% of about 640 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)
- St Johns Garden Centre, St Johns Lane, Newport, , Barnstaple, EX32 9DD: up to 44 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Victoria House, Victoria Road Barnstaple EX32 8NP: up to 14 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX32 8ES | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX32 8ET | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 19 m and 23 m above sea level (21 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX32 8ES | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EX32 8ET | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barnstaple 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Chapelton (Devon) 160 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Umberleigh 54,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km (6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Acorn Grove Newport | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Barnstaple | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Instow Ferry Landing | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Cattle Market Car Park | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 350 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 58.1 km (36 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 60.4 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Litchdon Medical Centre | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newport Pharmacy And Health Clinic | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Westcountry Dental & Implant Ctr | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | North Devon District Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Barnstaple Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Costcutter Cashzone | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,650 m² | 50 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 7,040 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eden Park 1,790 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,250 m² | 350 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sunnybank Allotments 1.3 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of Holy Trinity and Attached Railings and Gate, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) west. 58 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Holy Trinity and Attached Railings and Gate | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Barnstaple Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sowden Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 460 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Black Rock Pit | Tidal water | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Westacott Pit | Tidal water | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Frankmarsh Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
| Tent Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 15 | 15 |
None of the street's 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 90 m | 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 |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 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 |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 850 m (0.5 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 |
| The Park Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Orchard Vale Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths News PLC EX32 8QA | Distributors/Transporters | 220 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Eden Park Academy EX32 8EF | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Costcutter EX32 8EE | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Freedom Community Alliance Ltd EX32 8QA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Sonias Finest EX32 8ED | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Whiddon Valley Community Centre EX32 8NT | Other catering premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2011 |
| Kiddywinks Childcare Ltd EX32 8NT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| B And M Stores EX32 8QJ | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2014 |
| Snack Box EX32 8QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Tesco EX32 8PG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Northern Devon Foodbank (Barnstaple) EX32 8PG | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Tesco Barnstaple Customer Cafe EX32 8PG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Card Factory EX32 8PG | Retailers - other | 390 m | Exempt | |
| Majestic Wine Warehouse EX32 8PB | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2008 |
| Mcdonalds Restaurant EX32 8PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 |
| Shoplifting | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Acorn Grove (32); On or near Brewer Road (25); On or near Greenbank Road (21); On or near Maple Street (18); On or near Elliott Close (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 20% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 66% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 0% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 31% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 38% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band B, house, detached (lodged 22 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Gould Road · Acorn Grove · Lilac Way · Lilac Way · Gribble Close · Wilkey Close · Eastern Avenue · Greenbank Road · Brewer Road · Forches Avenue · Maple Street · Elliott Close
All the streets in EX32 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.