Barnstaple Central
Ward in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 51.079, -4.058 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 55 33 |
| Dialling code: | 01271 (Barnstaple) |
Barnstaple Central sits at the heart of Barnstaple, the historic market town on the banks of the River Taw in North Devon, Devon, England. The ward covers the town centre with its mix of independent shops, the long‑running Pannier Market, riverside quays and the start of the Tarka Trail, making it a focal point for local trade and visitors exploring the north Devon coast and nearby Exmoor.
With medieval roots and a legacy of trade, the area’s older streets and civic buildings give it character, while today it combines retail and service‑sector employment with cultural venues and community groups. Like many town‑centre wards it faces challenges around regeneration, parking and housing, but remains lively thanks to markets, riverside walks and a rail link to Exeter that keeps it connected to the wider region.
Postcode districts covering Barnstaple Central
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Bideford 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Ilfracombe 8.9 miles14.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Barnstaple Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Barnstaple with Pilton Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Roundswell Ward 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Barnstaple with Westacott Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Newport Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Pilton West Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Westacott Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Bickington Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Bishop's Tawton Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Ashford Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Goodleigh Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Landkey Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Barnstaple Central
EX31 1SY, EX32 8AY, EX32 2SQ, EX32 7FF, EX31 1HR, EX31 1AH, EX32 8NR, EX31 1DR, EX31 1BA … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 36.8 miles59.2 km
- Cardiff Airport 37.9 miles61 km
- Barnstaple Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Chapelton Railway Station 4.6 miles7.4 km
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 17.5 miles28.2 km