Charles Street, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX32 7BG.
At a glance
24 property sales on Charles Street, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 14 Jul 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £166,996. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Charles Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Charles Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX32 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 24 | £166,996 | 14 Jul 2025 |
Sold prices on Charles Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 14 Jul 2025 | £210,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 25 Nov 2024 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 35, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 2 Feb 2024 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 29 Jul 2022 | £231,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 27 Aug 2021 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 18 Aug 2021 | £177,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 23 Apr 2021 | £112,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 34, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 23 Apr 2021 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 5 Feb 2021 | £169,400 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 21 Jan 2021 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 14 Sep 2020 | £153,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 1 Sep 2020 | £146,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 11 Dec 2019 | £167,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 44, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 20 Sep 2019 | £147,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 3 May 2019 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 16 Apr 2019 | £168,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 22 Jan 2019 | £127,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 15 Jun 2018 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 14 Jun 2018 | £162,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 15 May 2018 | £161,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 2 Sep 2016 | £163,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 22 Jul 2016 | £176,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 21 Mar 2016 | £156,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 2 Feb 2016 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 19 Jan 2016 | £163,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 42, Charles Street EX32 7BG | 13 Jan 2016 | £129,000 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36, Charles Street | £153,000 (Sep 2020) → £231,000 (Jul 2022) → £200,000 (Nov 2024) | +31% over 4 yrs |
| 26, Charles Street | £150,000 (Feb 2016) → £169,400 (Feb 2021) | +13% over 5 yrs |
| 16, Charles Street | £127,000 (Jan 2019) → £167,000 (Dec 2019) | +31% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Charles Street
Crime
266 crimes were reported within about a mile of Charles Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 96 |
| Shoplifting | 56 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 20 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Other theft | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Charles Street is in or near 10 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 Charles Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeo Valley Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Pathfield School 183 pupils | Foundation special school | 3–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Pilton Infants' Academy 172 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy 261 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple 214 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Pilton Community College 1,165 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Eden Park Academy 118 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 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 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Chapelton (Devon) station 4.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Green Lanes (Stop E, Boutport Street) 2 min walk
- Green Lanes (Stop D, Boutport Street) 2 min walk
- Bear Street (E-bound, Bear Street) 3 min walk
- Bear Street (W-bound, Bear Street) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 0.2 mi - Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 0.4 mi - Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 1.2 mi - Fremington Medical Centre
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple · 3.0 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 3 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 3 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 51.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 29.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 19.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 665 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,470 |
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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