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Barnstaple

City in Devon, United Kingdom

Overview

Barnstaple, located in North Devon, is a historic market town that blends tradition with contemporary amenities. Its scenic setting by the River Taw and proximity to the stunning North Devon coast make it an appealing destination for visitors seeking both culture and outdoor adventure.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Two Tier County
Devon
Population
24,094
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.08°, -4.06°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
79
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,428
Local Cost
$1,473
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
83
English
100
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
15.3°C
Winter Avg
5.7°C
Record High
27.1°C
Record Low
-5.7°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1082 mm
Internet Speed
132 Mbps
Upload
41 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
60
Coworking
0
Cafes
25
Nightlife
25
Parks
10
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
284.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

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Neighborhoods
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River Taw Barnstaple River Yeo

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Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 23 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-24.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.

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