Fairacre Avenue, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX32 9DF, EX32 9LP.
At a glance
30 property sales on Fairacre Avenue, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £363,750. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £322,708. That is 26% above the Barnstaple average of £288,498 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Fairacre Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all EX32 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £322,708 | 6 May 2026 |
Sold prices on Fairacre Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9LP | 6 May 2026 | £312,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 59, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9LP | 24 Oct 2025 | £415,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9DF | 11 Aug 2025 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9DF | 31 Mar 2025 | £297,750 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9DF | 27 Sep 2024 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9DF | 9 Aug 2024 | £390,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9DF | 11 Sep 2023 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9DF | 22 Nov 2022 | £425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9DF | 21 Apr 2022 | £1,500 | Other | Freehold |
| 60, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9DF | 21 Dec 2021 | £418,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9DF | 15 Jun 2021 | £385,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 13, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9DF | 12 May 2021 | £308,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 56, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9DF | 8 Feb 2021 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9DF | 8 Jan 2021 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9DF | 6 Jan 2021 | £305,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 61, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9LP | 9 Oct 2020 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 43, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9DF | 24 Aug 2020 | £302,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 54, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9DF | 26 Mar 2020 | £282,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 80, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9LP | 24 Mar 2020 | £355,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9DF | 19 Jul 2019 | £310,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 72, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9LP | 16 Jul 2019 | £370,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9DF | 7 Jan 2019 | £272,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9DF | 5 Oct 2018 | £213,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9DF | 28 Aug 2018 | £310,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 36, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9DF | 31 Mar 2018 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9DF | 27 Sep 2017 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9DF | 31 May 2017 | £287,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 74, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9LP | 2 Sep 2016 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 49, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9DF | 6 May 2016 | £265,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9DF | 30 Mar 2016 | £225,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Fairacre Avenue EX32 9DF | 17 Mar 2016 | £222,500 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15, Fairacre Avenue | £272,500 (Jan 2019) → £320,000 (Sep 2023) | +17% over 5 yrs |
| 25, Fairacre Avenue | £385,000 (Jun 2021) → £1,500 (Apr 2022) | -100% over under a year |
| 29, Fairacre Avenue | £225,000 (Mar 2016) → £310,000 (Jul 2019) | +38% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Fairacre Avenue
Crime
94 crimes were reported within about a mile of Fairacre Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Drugs | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Fairacre Avenue is in or near 6 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Tidal River Taw from Bishops Tawton to Barnstaple Flood alert area
- 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
- River Taw (Lower) from Newnham Bridge to Barnstaple, including Umberleigh 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 Fairacre Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lampard Community School 196 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy 469 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Eden Park Academy 118 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| Orchard Vale Community School 311 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Park Community School 1,408 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple 214 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Yeo Valley Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.2 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 · 25 min walk
- Chapelton (Devon) station 3.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Pollards (W-Bound) 1 min walk
- The Pollards (E-Bound) 1 min walk
- Tesco Superstore (NW-bound, Rose Lane) 4 min walk
- Coppice Gate (SE-Bound) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 0.3 mi - Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 1.0 mi - Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 1.2 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 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 84.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 899 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,235 |
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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