Fort Hill, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX32 8BS.
At a glance
4 property sales on Fort Hill, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 14 Jun 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £225,000. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2019; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Fort Hill compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Fort Hill 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 | 2 | £225,000 | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £210,500 | 14 Jun 2024 |
Sold prices on Fort Hill
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greengates, Fort Hill EX32 8BS | 14 Jun 2024 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Laburnum, Fort Hill EX32 8BS | 12 Apr 2024 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Holly Tree Lodge, Fort Hill EX32 8BS | 5 Mar 2021 | £181,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Laburnum, Fort Hill EX32 8BS | 21 Jun 2019 | £130,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laburnum, Fort Hill | £130,000 (Jun 2019) → £320,000 (Apr 2024) | +146% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Fort Hill
Crime
289 crimes were reported within about a mile of Fort Hill in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 102 |
| Shoplifting | 63 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 22 |
| Public order | 18 |
| Other theft | 10 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Fort Hill is in or near 7 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
- River Yeo at Barnstaple 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 Fort Hill
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple 214 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Yeo Valley Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Eden Park Academy 118 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy 469 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Park Community School 1,408 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Lampard Community School 196 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Pathfield School 183 pupils | Foundation special school | 3–19 | Report | 0.8 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 4.5 mi · 1 hr 30 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Sunset Heights (opp 2, Sunset Heights) 1 min walk
- Sunset Heights (o/s 2, Sunset Heights) 1 min walk
- Sunset Heights (o/s 37, Sunset Heights) 1 min walk
- Sunset Heights (o/s 8, Sunset Heights) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 0.3 mi - Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 0.3 mi - Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 0.8 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 5 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 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 572 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 55.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 29.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,289 |
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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