Kentisbury is a small rural parish in North Devon, close to Exmoor National Park and about 10 miles north‑east of Barnstaple. It consists of three hamlets and has a modest, slowly growing population.
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Kentisbury is a rural civil parish in North Devon, England, bordering the Exmoor National Park. The parish comprises three small hamlets – Patchole, Kentisbury Ford and Kentisbury – and is situated approximately 10 miles (16 km) north‑east of Barnstaple. According to the 2001 census the population was 266, which increased to 299 by the 2011 census. The area is described as a village in Devon, and its character is that of a quiet, sparsely populated countryside community. The locality falls within the EX 31 postal district and is part of the North Devon district. Its proximity to Exmoor National Park suggests access to scenic countryside and outdoor recreation, while its distance from Barnstaple provides a link to larger town amenities. The data indicate a small, slowly growing population and a setting that is predominantly rural and residential.