Crap Towns / Barnstaple / Reported problems
What gets reported on FixMyStreet in Barnstaple?
In the year to 29 October 2026, 9 problems in Barnstaple were reported on FixMyStreet: 2.9 per 10,000 people, 86% lower than the typical town's 20.4. Top of the list: potholes and bad road surfaces, with 1 report (0.3 per 10,000 people, 91% lower than the typical town's 3.4).
| Problem | Reports | Per 10,000 | Typical town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potholes and road surface | 1 | 0.3 | 3.4 |
| Fly-tipping | 0 | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| Litter and bins | 0 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Dog fouling | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Graffiti and fly-posting | 1 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Street lights | 1 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Abandoned vehicles | 0 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Everything else | 6 | 1.9 | 10.6 |
| Town | Distance | Reports per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington | 15.3 km | 15.1 |
| Minehead | 42.8 km | 11.1 |
| Crediton | 43.1 km | 10.0 |
| Northam | 11.8 km | 5.8 |
| Braunton | 8.0 km | 4.5 |
| Bideford | 12.7 km | 4.1 |
| South Molton | 16.9 km | 3.2 |
| Barnstaple | – | 2.9 |
| Okehampton | 37.6 km | 2.2 |
| The typical town | – | 20.4 |