Crescent Avenue, Sticklepath, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX31 2ED.
At a glance
4 property sales on Crescent Avenue, Sticklepath, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £323,750. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £305,625. Average sale prices rose from £287,500 in 2017 to £323,750 in 2026 (+13%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 12% above the Barnstaple average of £288,498 over the same period.
House prices on Crescent Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all EX31 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £305,625 | 20 Feb 2026 |
Sold prices on Crescent Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Crescent Avenue EX31 2ED | 20 Feb 2026 | £312,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Crescent Avenue EX31 2ED | 17 Feb 2026 | £335,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Crescent Avenue EX31 2ED | 25 Aug 2017 | £315,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Crescent Avenue EX31 2ED | 25 May 2017 | £260,000 | Detached | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Crescent Avenue
Crime
175 crimes were reported within about a mile of Crescent Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 56 |
| Shoplifting | 51 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 10 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Crescent Avenue is in or near 6 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
- Lower Taw area Flood alert 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 Crescent Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 448 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| On Track Education Barnstaple 52 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Shoreline Academy 42 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 5–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy 261 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Pilton Infants' Academy 172 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Pathfield School 183 pupils | Foundation special school | 3–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Park Community School 1,408 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 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 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
- Chapelton (Devon) station 4.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Wrey Arms (W-bound, Bickington Road) 1 min walk
- Old Torrington Road (S-bound, Old Torrington Road) 2 min walk
- Stafford (NE-bound, Sticklepath Hill) 2 min walk
- Old Torrington Road (N-bound, Old Torrington Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 0.9 mi - Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 0.9 mi - Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 1.4 mi - Fremington Medical Centre
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple · 2.1 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 7 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 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 4 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 82.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 627 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 34.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,394 |
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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