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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 · estimate
79
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
3 areas mapped
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Neighborhoods

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River Taw Barnstaple River Yeo

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Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 23 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-24.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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