Cost of Living in Barnstaple
South West
Town
Devon, EnglandPopulation: 25,000
Average House Price
£298.0k
+3% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£35,504
-9% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,188/mo
-1% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,170Band D / yr
Energy£142/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£36.00/ mo
Bus Pass£72.71/ mo
House Prices in Barnstaple
+4.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£297,990
Detached£450,450
Semi-detached£287,100
Terraced£247,500
Flat / Apartment£193,050
House prices in Barnstaple have increased by +4.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Barnstaple
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£35,504
Mean£39,950
Median hourly rate£17.06/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£24,252
Upper quartile (75th)£47,000
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-9.1%
£3,535 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Barnstaple
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Barnstaple each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £1,188 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £181 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £142 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £36.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £188 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £275 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £153 |
| Estimated Total | £2,198 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Barnstaple
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£72.71
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.44
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£188
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Barnstaple
- What is the average house price in Barnstaple?
- The average house price in Barnstaple is £297,990, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £450,450, while flats and apartments average £193,050. Prices have risen by +4.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Barnstaple?
- The median annual salary in Barnstaple is £35,504, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £3,535 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £24,252 (lower quartile) to £47,000 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Barnstaple?
- Average monthly rent in Barnstaple is £1,188 per month. Rents have increased by +3.2% over the past year.
- Is Barnstaple an affordable place to live?
- Barnstaple is expensive relative to local earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 40% of the median monthly income, significantly above the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £1,188, while the median annual salary is £35,504 (approximately £2,959 per month before tax).
- How does Barnstaple compare to London?
- The average house price in Barnstaple is £297,990, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Barnstaple costs around 54% of London prices, making it £253,010 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,188 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Barnstaple?
- House prices in Barnstaple are currently rising, with a +4.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £297,990 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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