Crow View Barnstaple, North Devon
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (EX32), about 10 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 27507581.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 7).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 C; 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 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 250 m away, and Yeo Valley Community Woodland (11 hectares) is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 49 to 52 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 Queen's Medical Centre, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 41 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: Flat (4); House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2016 (7). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (7).
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 C (43% of about 610 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)
- Beaufort Walk, Gorwell, , , Barnstaple, EX32 7JD: up to 27 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Victoria House, Victoria Road Barnstaple EX32 8NP: up to 14 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Elmfield, Bear Street, , , Barnstaple, EX32 7DX: up to 9 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- 20 & 21 St Georges Road, (Formerly Children & Young Peoples, Yeo Centre &, The Bungalow, Yeo Centre), , Barnstaple, EX32 7AU: up to 32 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is 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 8AU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX32 8AL | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 49 m and 52 m above sea level (50 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX32 8AL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EX32 8AU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barnstaple 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Chapelton (Devon) 160 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Umberleigh 54,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Walton Way Barnstaple | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Barnstaple | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Instow Ferry Landing | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Cattle Market Car Park | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 58.6 km (36 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 60 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Queen's Medical Centre | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bear Street Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Westcountry Dental & Implant Ctr | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | North Devon District Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Barnstaple Police Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Costcutter Cashzone | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 250 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Yeo Valley Community Woodland 11 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 100 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | Raleigh Meadow Cricket Ground 3.8 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bryants Field Allotments 1.4 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Barnstaple Castle, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) west. 13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Burridge Hill fort | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sowden Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 230 m south |
| Frankmarsh Wood | Wood | 720 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Ash Plantation | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Black Rock Pit | Tidal water | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Pudnor Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 8 | 8 |
None of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 580 m (0.4 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 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 870 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) |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 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 |
| Orchard Vale Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Park Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel and Oak Outdoors EX32 7HR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| A Spud Shack EX32 8DW | Mobile caterer | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Compass Group (Chartwells) EX32 8DN | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Crow View (12); On or near Concorde Drive (7); On or near Gorwell Road (5); On or near Crookmans Close (5); On or near Grieg Drive (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Gorwell Road · Harman Walk · Crow View · The Close · Goodleigh View · Haydn Close · Lundy Close · Walton Way · Concorde Drive · Spitfire Walk · Grieg Drive · Martin Road
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.