Highfield Close, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX32 8LG.
At a glance
5 property sales on Highfield Close, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £370,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £316,000. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2018; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Highfield Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Highfield Close 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 | 5 | £316,000 | 22 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on Highfield Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Highfield Close EX32 8LG | 22 Apr 2026 | £370,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Highfield Close EX32 8LG | 20 Jul 2023 | £330,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Highfield Close EX32 8LG | 11 May 2023 | £335,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Highfield Close EX32 8LG | 8 Aug 2019 | £275,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Highfield Close EX32 8LG | 5 Apr 2018 | £270,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Highfield Close | £335,000 (May 2023) → £370,000 (Apr 2026) | +10% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Highfield Close
Crime
271 crimes were reported within about a mile of Highfield Close 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 | 91 |
| Shoplifting | 63 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 19 |
| Public order | 18 |
| Other theft | 8 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Highfield Close 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 Highfield Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple 214 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Eden Park Academy 118 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.3 mi |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy 469 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Yeo Valley Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Lampard Community School 196 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Park Community School 1,408 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Pathfield School 183 pupils | Foundation special school | 3–19 | 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 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Chapelton (Devon) station 4.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Constitution Hill (S-bound, Constitution Hill) 2 min walk
- Constitution Hill (N-bound, Constitution Hill) 2 min walk
- Hawley Manor (W-bound) 3 min walk
- Shops (E-bound, Forches Avenue) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 0.4 mi - Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 0.5 mi - Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 0.6 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 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: decile 4 of 10 · Crime: decile 4 of 10.
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.
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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