EX32 Barnstaple in North Devon shows moderate market characteristics with a trajectory score of 41.3/100, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at 1.4% compound annual growth rate, significantly outpaced by rental growth at 5.1%. Population expansion has remained subdued at 0.8% over the same period. The district is classified as being in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited visible redevelopment or demographic shift at present. These metrics indicate a market where rental yields currently outperform capital appreciation, reflecting relatively stable but unspectacular conditions typical of secondary regional towns.
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- 1Property prices up 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Barnstaple · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.8 points this month to 42/100, driven mainly by safety.
Barnstaple (EX32) common questions
Is Barnstaple up and coming?
Barnstaple (EX32) has a trajectory score of 42/100 (Average), placing it in the top 88% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 1.0 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Barnstaple safe?
Barnstaple has a safety score of 75/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Barnstaple?
The average property price in Barnstaple (EX32) is £278k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Barnstaple?
The median monthly rent in Barnstaple (EX32) is £853 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Barnstaple?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Barnstaple (EX31), Braunton (EX33), Plymouth (PL5), Umberleigh (EX37), Bideford (EX39). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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