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Barnstaple, United Kingdom
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Barnstaple is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 31,616. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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| Population | 31,616 |
| Population Density | 9,410 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.0802°, -4.0581° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.4 inches (1,102 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $41,506 |
| Median Age | 48.3 years |
About Barnstaple
Barnstaple is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 31,616. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Barnstaple vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Barnstaple vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $41,506 |
| 45% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,506 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $798 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,877 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 52.2% |
| Public Transit | 2.4% |
| Work from Home | 24.3% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $364,854 |
| 29% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,038 |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.6% |
| Housing Units | 12,646 |
Property Tax
Climate in Barnstaple
Barnstaple has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.5°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1237 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,410/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0802°N, 4.0581°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | — | 99 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 5.0 in |
Barnstaple has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and May the driest (2.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.5% |
| 15% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 46.3% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 9,410/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 52.2% |
| Public Transit | 2.4% |
| Work from Home | 24.3% |
Colleges & Universities in Barnstaple
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroc | College | — | Visit → |
| Petroc - North Devon Campus | College | — | Visit → |
Schools in Barnstaple
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| On Track Education Barnstaple | — | — | — | — |
| The Shoreline Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pilton Infants' Academy | — | — | — | — |
| The Lampard Community School | — | — | — | — |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | — | — | — | — |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Eden Park Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Bishops Tawton Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Shirwell Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Marwood School | — | — | — | — |
| Goodleigh Church of England Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Holywell Church of England School | — | — | — | — |
| Orchard Vale Community School | — | — | — | — |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Pilton Community College | — | — | — | — |
| Pathfield School | — | — | — | — |
| The Park Community School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Barnstaple
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtica Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Newquay | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mechanical Music Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Barnstaple
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braunton and District Museum | ||||
| Burton at Bideford | ||||
| Carriage House | ||||
| Cobbaton Combat Museum | ||||
| Combe Martin Museum | ||||
| Great Torrington Heritage Museum | ||||
| Hele Cornmill | ||||
| Ilfracombe Museum | ||||
| Lynmouth Flood Memorial Hall | ||||
| Lynton and Exmoor Museum | ||||
| Lynton Toy Museum & Shop | ||||
| Mortehoe Museum | ||||
| Mortehoe Museum | ||||
| Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon | ||||
| Museum of British Surfing | ||||
| North Devon Maritime Museum | ||||
| South Molton Museum | ||||
| St Anne's Chapel | ||||
| The Glen Lyn Gorge | ||||
| War Horse Valley Country Farm Park |
Libraries in Barnstaple
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appledore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bideford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Braunton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Combe Martin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ilfracombe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lynton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Devon Library & Record Office | 0.0 | |||||
| South Molton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Torrington Library & Tourist Information Centre | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Barnstaple
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bideford Pannier Market | |||||
| Pannier Market | |||||
| South Molton Panier Market |
Hotels in Barnstaple
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Barnstaple
11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Barnstaple
26 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Barnstaple
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Barnstaple
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Barnstaple
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Barnstaple
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Barnstaple
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Barnstaple
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Barnstaple
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Barnstaple
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Barnstaple
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Barnstaple
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Barnstaple
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Barnstaple
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Barnstaple
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Brewery | ||||
| Combe Brewing Company | ||||
| Country Life Brewery | ||||
| FatBelly Brewery | ||||
| GT Ales | ||||
| Honey Wood Orchard | ||||
| Madrigal Brewery & Tap | ||||
| The Buckland Brewers | ||||
| Yelland Manor Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Barnstaple
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Barnstaple
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | Medium Airport |
| MOD St Athan | — | Medium Airport |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | — | Medium Airport |
| Swansea Airport | SWS | Medium Airport |
| Belle Vue Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bodmin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brent Tor Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Coetir Bach Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Eaglescott Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eggesford Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gorrel Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Halwell Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hunsdon Lea Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lundy Island Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Marldon Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Old Park Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pembrey West Wales Airport | — | Small Airport |
| RAF Davidstow Moor | — | Small Airport |
| Rhigos Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Roche Barton Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| St Mellion Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tinnel Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Well Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Westacott Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Westover Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Barnstaple
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Barnstaple Post Office | |
| Forches Post Office | |
| Hele Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Barnstaple
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Grosvenor Church | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| Holy Trinity Church | |
| Kingdom Hall | |
| Muddiford United Reformed Church | |
| Salvation Army | |
| St Gregory | |
| St John The Baptist | |
| St John the Baptist | |
| St Mary the Virgin | |
| St Michael And All Angels | |
| St Paul's Church | |
| St Peter | |
| St Peter | |
| St Peter's Church | |
| Sticklepath Methodist Church | |
| United Reform Church | |
| Whiddon Valley Evangelical Church |
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What is the population of Barnstaple?
Barnstaple has a population of 31,616 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 9,410 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.7% male.
Is Barnstaple expensive to live in?
The median household income is $41,506, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $364,854 (29% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,038 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Barnstaple?
Barnstaple has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches.
How is the job market in Barnstaple?
Barnstaple has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $798. There are 2,877 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Barnstaple?
The median home value in Barnstaple is $364,854. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,038. The homeownership rate is 68.4%.
How are the schools in Barnstaple?
28.5% of adults in Barnstaple hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 46.3% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Barnstaple?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Barnstaple is 2.6% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 5.9% of the population are military veterans. 5.7% of residents have a disability.