Distance from the town centre: 2.8 miCQC Requires improvement
from £1400/wk
Residential care homes in Barnstaple
2 homes
There are 2 residential care homes in and around Barnstaple on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,400 a week, while Devon usually pays £1,110. The largest is Fremington Manor Care Home, with 60 beds. The most recent inspection was at Chelfham House Residential Home in February 2022.
- care homes
- 2
- typical residential fee
- £1,400/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Devon council pays
- £1,110/wk
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Care homes in Barnstaple (2)
All within 5 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Good
- Requires improvement
Distance from the town centre: 2.8 miNo photos yet
Distance from the town centre: 4.0 miCQC Good
Fees on request
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Barnstaple in numbers
The average residential care home in Barnstaple costs about £1,400/week, while Devon’s published usual rate is around £1,110/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £290/week (about £15,080/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.
What Devon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Residential care homes listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 2 (50%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,400 |
| Devon usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,110 |
| Largest | Fremington Manor Care Home (60 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Chelfham House Residential Home (February 2022) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 2 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 1 · Respite 1 |
| Average house price, North Devon (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £281,532 |
Good1
Requires improvement1
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across North Devon. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Devon's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in North Devon
The average house price in North Devon is £281,532, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £281,532
- Detached
- £426,255
- Semi-detached
- £284,136
- Terraced
- £225,930
- Flats & maisonettes
- £137,033
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Living in Barnstaple
- High Retirement Community
- Well Served
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC
Limited — quieter than 29% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
272 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime102
- Shoplifting53
- Anti-social behaviour35
- Criminal damage & arson29
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.
Community & connection in Barnstaple
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Age Well North Devon
Age Well North Devon (formerly Age Concern Barnstaple & North Devon) supports older & vulnerable people to reduce loneliness & isolation, improve health & wellbeing & support…
0.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1201835)
Charity
Ttvs
TTVS is a council for voluntary service, incorporating Torridge Volunteer Centre and providing infrastructure support for the voluntary and community sector/for volunteering. TTVS delivers direct…
7.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1125142)
Barnstaple: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+60.9%
Projected change in North Devon, 2025 to 2035 (3,941 to 6,340). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+27.1%
Projected change in North Devon, 2025 to 2035 (28,012 to 35,595). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
5
Nearest: Brannam Pharmacy (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
14
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.6%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 92.9% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
5.3 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–9 out of 10
Where the 19 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospices near Barnstaple
- North Devon Hospice · 1.2 milesCQC Good (report published October 2017). CQC page
- Little Bridge House · 2.6 milesCQC page
Hospitals near Barnstaple
- Care homes near North Devon District Hospital · A&E · 1 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Is Barnstaple a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in Barnstaple
Barnstaple suits people seeking a quieter Devon base with solid local services and an active over-65 population (26.3%, well above the national average of 18.6%). The town has reasonable shops, parks and social outlets, but it's not a major urban centre, so access to specialist healthcare and the choice of care homes may be more limited than in larger cities. It's worth checking what specific care-home options exist locally before committing.
Health & support
- Medical access: You will need to confirm the locations of local GP surgeries and the nearest hospital; Devon's geography means some rural areas have longer travel times to major centres.
- Safety: Recorded crime in the area is very low, with only 1 offence recorded in the most recent reporting period (criminal damage arson).
- Family & connection: Consider how close your family and support network are; Barnstaple is a market town in Devon, so travel from elsewhere in the UK may take planning.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Local care-home fees are not provided in the data; you should request quotes from homes in the area and compare them against the national average to assess affordability.
- Transport: Barnstaple has bus services and rail links to nearby towns and cities; the town centre is moderately walkable, though you may rely on transport for some journeys.
- Housing options: The town has a modest local care-home market; you should contact the local authority or a care broker to understand the full range of provision.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Barnstaple has 10 parks and 6 allotments, plus 36 restaurants and cafes and 26 pubs and bars, offering good scope for walking, dining out and social gatherings.
- Community: A higher over-65 population suggests established social networks; you may find memory cafés and older-person groups, but it's worth asking care homes and the council directly.
- Climate: Devon's South West location means a milder, wetter climate than the UK average, with fewer hard frosts but more frequent rain.
Things to weigh up
- Limited specialist choice: Care-home selection in Barnstaple may be smaller than in major cities, so early research and site visits are important.
- Rural travel for some services: While the town centre is accessible, some medical specialists and major services may require travel further afield.
Questions about care homes in Barnstaple
How many residential care homes are there in Barnstaple?
AskBart lists 2 residential care homes in and around Barnstaple, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Barnstaple rated?
Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in Barnstaple cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,400 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between residential care homes in Barnstaple?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Barnstaple?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Barnstaple:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Care Home: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- Care Home Contracts: What to Check Before You Sign
More in our choosing a care home guides.
Header photo: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons