Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · Excludes most recent 3 months (reporting lag)
Property Market Overview — Barnstaple has seen steady transaction activity with over 5,000 sales in the past five years. The market sits at a mean price of £330,575, with properties ranging from £125,000 to £425,000, reflecting considerable diversity across the town.
Property Types and Price Differences — Detached homes command the highest prices at £417,459 on average, roughly 2.6 times the cost of flats, which average £159,052. Terraced properties occupy the mid-range at £231,733, while semi-detached homes sit between terraces and flats at £283,993. Detached houses dominate by volume, accounting for over a third of all sales.
Price Trends Over Time — The five-year trend shows modest growth of 1.5%, with prices relatively stable around the £330,000–£340,000 mark through 2024. The most recent data point dips slightly to £305,831, though the 12-month average stands at £334,000, suggesting fluctuation rather than sustained directional change.
What Stands Out — The market is heavily weighted toward detached properties, which comprise over a third of transactions. The gap between flat and detached prices is particularly pronounced, underscoring the town's appeal for family homes over compact properties.
| Street | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Taw Wharf | 98 | £358,168 |
| Tawcroft Way | 81 | £255,567 |
| Blakewell Close | 72 | £296,133 |
| Mills Way | 70 | £169,584 |
| Muddlebridge Close | 53 | £344,348 |
| Trayne Heights | 51 | £417,269 |
| Riverton Road | 40 | £272,438 |
| Queen Street | 34 | £158,364 |
| Yelland Road | 31 | £500,566 |
| Higher Gorse Road | 31 | £285,000 |
| Date | Address | Postcode | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | MILL RIDGE Manor Road | EX32 0JJ | £425,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | SPRING WOOD | EX31 4EA | £382,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | 11 Chester Terrace | EX32 9HL | £195,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | 16 Parkers Hollow | EX31 3SL | £208,825 | Detached |
| Dec 2025 | 52 Orchard Road | EX32 9JJ | £125,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | 1 Victoria Close | EX32 9HX | £235,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | 46 Speedwell Close | EX32 8PY | £190,000 | Semi-detached |
| Dec 2025 | 10 Babbages | EX31 2LW | £210,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | 42 Westaway Close | EX31 1RU | £275,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | 19 Meadow Brook | EX31 3TQ | £208,000 | Terraced |
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Yes. The average property price in Barnstaple has increased by 2% over the past 5 years, with the current mean price at £330,575 and the median at £285,000.
The mean average property price in Barnstaple is £330,575 based on 5,060 sales over the last 5 years. The median price (the middle value, less affected by extremes) is £285,000.
The most expensive property type in Barnstaple is detached homes, averaging £417,459. The most affordable is flats, averaging £159,052. There have been 5,060 total sales in the last 5 years.
There have been 5,060 property sales recorded in Barnstaple over the past 5 years, based on HM Land Registry data. The busiest street is Taw Wharf with 98 sales.
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