Banfield Road, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX31 1AJ.
At a glance
13 property sales on Banfield Road, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 10 Oct 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £420,455. Average sale prices fell from £392,143 in 2021 to £385,000 in 2025 (-2%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2021; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Banfield Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Banfield Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX31 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £420,455 | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Terraced | 2 | £302,500 | 14 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on Banfield Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Banfield Road EX31 1AJ | 10 Oct 2025 | £440,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Banfield Road EX31 1AJ | 14 Mar 2025 | £330,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Banfield Road EX31 1AJ | 2 Feb 2024 | £550,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Banfield Road EX31 1AJ | 4 Feb 2022 | £440,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Banfield Road EX31 1AJ | 4 Feb 2022 | £395,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Banfield Road EX31 1AJ | 14 Jan 2022 | £330,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Banfield Road EX31 1AJ | 23 Dec 2021 | £500,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Banfield Road EX31 1AJ | 16 Dec 2021 | £550,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Banfield Road EX31 1AJ | 14 Oct 2021 | £305,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Banfield Road EX31 1AJ | 7 Sep 2021 | £420,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Banfield Road EX31 1AJ | 19 Aug 2021 | £385,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Banfield Road EX31 1AJ | 30 Jun 2021 | £310,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Banfield Road EX31 1AJ | 25 Jun 2021 | £440,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 11, Banfield Road EX31 1AJ | 7 Apr 2021 | £109,800 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 1, Banfield Road EX31 1AJ | 26 Feb 2021 | £275,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Banfield Road | £395,000 (Feb 2022) → £440,000 (Oct 2025) | +11% over 4 yrs |
| 1, Banfield Road | £275,000 (Feb 2021) → £330,000 (Mar 2025) | +20% over 4 yrs |
| 6, Banfield Road | £550,000 (Dec 2021) → £550,000 (Feb 2024) | +0% over 2 yrs |
| 11, Banfield Road | £109,800 (Apr 2021) → £440,000 (Jun 2021) | +301% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Banfield Road
Crime
176 crimes were reported within about a mile of Banfield Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 68 |
| Shoplifting | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 13 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Public order | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Banfield Road is in or near 9 Environment Agency flood areas:
- North Devon coast from Hartland Point to Lynmouth Flood alert area
- Barnstaple, Braunton, Ilfracombe and Combe Martin area Flood alert area
- North Devon coastal communities, including Westward Ho! and Combe Martin Flood alert area
- North Devon coast at Barnstaple Flood alert area
- Bradiford Water from Muddiford to Bradiford Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Banfield Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilton Infants' Academy 172 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy 261 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Pathfield School 183 pupils | Foundation special school | 3–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Pilton Community College 1,165 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Yeo Valley Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple 214 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Eden Park Academy 118 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Barnstaple station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Curtis Road (nr) 2 min walk
- Westaway Plain (NE-bound) 2 min walk
- Mannings Way (nr) 4 min walk
- Littabourne (SW-bound) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 0.9 mi - Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 1.0 mi - Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 1.8 mi - Fremington Medical Centre
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple · 3.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 670 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,487 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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