Fortescue Drive, Filleigh, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX32 0FH.
At a glance
12 property sales on Fortescue Drive, Filleigh, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2022. The most recent sale was on 18 Nov 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £512,671. Average sale prices rose from £424,856 in 2022 to £547,500 in 2024 (+29%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2022; 0 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Fortescue Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Fortescue Drive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £512,671 | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 5 | £323,000 | 18 Nov 2024 |
Sold prices on Fortescue Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Fortescue Drive EX32 0FH | 18 Nov 2024 | £335,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Songbirds, 7, Fortescue Drive EX32 0FH | 31 Jan 2024 | £760,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Fortescue Drive EX32 0FH | 10 Nov 2023 | £285,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Fortescue Drive EX32 0FH | 5 Oct 2022 | £345,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Fortescue Drive EX32 0FH | 12 Aug 2022 | £345,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Fortescue Drive EX32 0FH | 30 Jun 2022 | £439,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Fortescue Drive EX32 0FH | 20 May 2022 | £478,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Fortescue Drive EX32 0FH | 13 Apr 2022 | £385,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Fortescue Drive EX32 0FH | 17 Feb 2022 | £550,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Fortescue Drive EX32 0FH | 3 Feb 2022 | £425,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Fortescue Drive EX32 0FH | 24 Jan 2022 | £550,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Fortescue Drive EX32 0FH | 13 Jan 2022 | £305,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| The Old Smithy, Fortescue Drive EX32 0FH | 28 Oct 2020 | £460,000 | Other | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Fortescue Drive | £345,000 (Aug 2022) → £335,000 (Nov 2024) | -3% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Fortescue Drive
Crime
3 crimes were reported within about a mile of Fortescue Drive 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 | 2 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Fortescue Drive is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Exmoor Rivers Flood alert area
- North Devon coast from Hartland Point to Lynmouth 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
- 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 Fortescue Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filleigh Community Primary School 61 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.0 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
- Umberleigh station 4.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Community Primary School (W-bound) 1 min walk
- Community Primary School (opp) 1 min walk
- Church Cross (SW-bound, Rectory Close) 5 min walk
- Church Cross (NE-bound, Rectory Close) 5 min walk
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 4 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 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 75.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 21.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 982 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 28.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,336 |
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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