Barnstaple vs Westward Ho!
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Barnstaple is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower.
Avg House Price
Barnstaple
£306,501
Westward Ho!
£342,500
Crime Rate
Barnstaple
N/A
Westward Ho!
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnstaple
85.7%
Westward Ho!
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Barnstaple
444.1
Westward Ho!
416.3
EPC Rating
Barnstaple
67.3
Westward Ho!
68.4
Median Income
Barnstaple
£27,065
Westward Ho!
£27,547
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Westward Ho! commands an average of £342,500, compared with £306,501 in Barnstaple – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Barnstaple is a flat at £156,628, while in Westward Ho! it is a semi-detached at £195,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 46% pricier in Barnstaple (£284,193 vs £195,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnstaple prices grew faster — 33% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Barnstaple and Westward Ho! at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Barnstaple and Westward Ho!. Barnstaple has 11 schools and Westward Ho! has 0 schools.
Barnstaple School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Westward Ho! School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Barnstaple | Westward Ho! |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 0 |
| Primary | 9 | 0 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 85.7% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 444.1 Mbps in Barnstaple and 416.3 Mbps in Westward Ho!. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.8% of premises in Barnstaple and 88.4% in Westward Ho!. Gigabit availability stands at 88.1% in Barnstaple and 81.6% in Westward Ho!.
Barnstaple is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (444 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Westward Ho!, scoring 68.4 on average (band C) compared to 67.3 (band C) in Barnstaple. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,401 in Barnstaple and £1,382 in Westward Ho!. 52.7% of homes in Barnstaple have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.6% in Westward Ho!.
Westward Ho! has more energy-efficient housing — 55.6% reach band C or above, vs 52.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,546.5 in Westward Ho! and £27,065 in Barnstaple. The median age is 48.3 in Barnstaple and 49.1 in Westward Ho!. Employment rates stand at 55% in Barnstaple and 53.6% in Westward Ho!. Owner-occupancy is 67.3% in Barnstaple versus 68.4% in Westward Ho!. Barnstaple has a population of 31,271 and Westward Ho! has 3,468.
| Indicator | Barnstaple | Westward Ho! |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,271 | 3,468 |
| Median Age | 48.3 | 49.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,065 | £27,546.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.5% | 27.4% |
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