EX31 (Barnstaple) recorded a 5-year price growth rate of 2.1% CAGR, underperforming the national average, whilst rental growth reached 5.2% CAGR over the same period. Population increased modestly at 0.6% over five years. The district's trajectory score of 45.1 out of 100 places it in the 23rd percentile nationally, indicating below-average performance metrics. Currently classified as latent-stage gentrification, EX31 presents characteristics typical of secondary markets in South West England, where rental yields have outpaced capital appreciation during the measured timeframe.
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- 1Property prices up 0.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.6% per year
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What's changing in Barnstaple · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.3 points this month to 45/100, driven mainly by safety.
2 planning applications submitted in EX31 over the last six months, 1 change of use.
- Proposed change of use of land from a construction training centre to a show people's site consisting of 7 plots, a play area, maintenance and testing area for fair ground equipment and overnight parking.Jan 2026 · Application is being considered
- Partial demolition of rear extension and erection of extension, alternations and raised decking.Feb 2026 · granted
Barnstaple (EX31) common questions
Is Barnstaple up and coming?
Barnstaple (EX31) has a trajectory score of 45/100 (Average), placing it in the top 75% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 0.0 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 61/100 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 (EX31) is £259k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Barnstaple?
The median monthly rent in Barnstaple (EX31) is £790 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Barnstaple?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Barnstaple (EX32), Braunton (EX33), Plymouth (PL5), Umberleigh (EX37), Bideford (EX39). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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