Higher Church Street, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX32 8JE.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Higher Church Street, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 30 Aug 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £201,833. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2018; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 75% terraced, 25% flat. Recorded sale prices on Higher Church Street range from £141,000 to £265,000. 75% of homes sold here were freehold and 25% leasehold.
House prices on Higher Church Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Higher Church 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
Tenure: 75% freehold and 25% leasehold across 8 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £201,833 | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Flat | 2 | £155,500 | 30 Aug 2024 |
Sold prices on Higher Church Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat C, Moose Hall, Higher Church Street EX32 8JE | 30 Aug 2024 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Higher Church Street EX32 8JE | 12 Sep 2023 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat B, Moose Hall, Higher Church Street EX32 8JE | 7 Nov 2022 | £141,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Higher Church Street EX32 8JE | 3 Dec 2021 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Higher Church Street EX32 8JE | 2 Dec 2021 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Higher Church Street EX32 8JE | 21 Jul 2021 | £225,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Higher Church Street EX32 8JE | 19 Jul 2021 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Higher Church Street EX32 8JE | 14 May 2018 | £186,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Higher Church Street | £225,000 (Jul 2021) → £265,000 (Sep 2023) | +18% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Higher Church Street
Crime
268 crimes were reported within about a mile of Higher Church Street 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 | 92 |
| Shoplifting | 62 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 18 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Other theft | 10 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Higher Church Street 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 Higher Church Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Yeo Valley Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple 214 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Park Community School 1,408 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Eden Park Academy 118 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy 261 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Pathfield School 183 pupils | Foundation special school | 3–19 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy 469 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Barnstaple station 0.4 mi · 9 min walk
- Chapelton (Devon) station 4.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Queen Street (Stop A, Queen Street) 3 min walk
- Imperial Hotel (opp, Taw Vale) 3 min walk
- Ashleigh Road (SE-bound, A39) 3 min walk
- The Park (opp, New Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 0.1 mi - Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 0.2 mi - Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 0.8 mi - Fremington Medical Centre
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple · 3.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Barnstaple High St Express · 0.2 mi
- Spar Spar - Taw Barbican · 0.2 mi
- Spar Spar - Boutport Street · 0.3 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Barnstaple · 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Brannam Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Bear Street Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Boots · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Trinity Dental Centre · 0.0 mi
- Bedford Row Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- Devon Dentists · 0.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 56.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 28.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 827 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,677 |
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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 73% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 97% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 95% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 78% | 92% |
Share of homes across North Devon with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Higher Church Street
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Who lives around Higher Church Street
Ethnic group
| Here | North Devon | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 97% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.8% | 1.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | North Devon | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.7% |
| No religion | 44.6% | 45.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | North Devon | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 94.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 13.2% | 5.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North Devon | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.2% | 28.5% |
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 17.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.5% | 17.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.3% | 15.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.6% | 11.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | North Devon | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.4% | 46.8% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 13.9% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North Devon | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.1% | 41.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 30.9% | 17% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 17.9% | 29.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.1% | 12% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of North Devon.
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Estate agents near Higher Church Street
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- Northwood 0.3 mi
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