Hilltop Cottages, Shirwell, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX31 4JN.
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At a glance
1 property sale on Hilltop Cottages, Shirwell, Barnstaple has been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 3 Sep 2019. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £273,000.
House prices on Hilltop Cottages compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Hilltop Cottages has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX31 house prices.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 1 | £273,000 | 3 Sep 2019 |
Sold prices on Hilltop Cottages
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Hilltop Cottages EX31 4JN | 3 Sep 2019 | £273,000 | Semi-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.
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Crime and flood risk near Hilltop Cottages
Crime
1 crime was reported within about a mile of Hilltop Cottages 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).
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Hilltop Cottages is in or near 3 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
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 Hilltop Cottages
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirwell Community Primary School 25 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Goodleigh Church of England Primary School 90 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Yeo Valley Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.4 mi |
| Pathfield School 183 pupils | Foundation special school | 3–19 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy 261 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
| Pilton Infants' School 172 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 2.6 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 3.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Shirwell Cross (SW-bound) 7 min walk
- Shirwell Cross (NE-bound) 8 min walk
GP surgeries
- Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 2.7 mi - Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 2.8 mi - Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 3.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar Churchill Close · 2.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Barnstaple - St Georges Road · 2.3 mi
- Spar Spar - Boutport Street · 2.7 mi
- Tesco Tesco Barnstaple Superstore · 2.7 mi
Dentists
- The Dental Suite · 2.5 mi
- Chivenor Dental Centre · 2.6 mi
- Old Vicarage Dental Surgery · 2.6 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 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 866 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,221 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 75% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 50% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 50% | 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.
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Who lives around Hilltop Cottages
Ethnic group
| Here | North Devon | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 97% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | North Devon | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.7% |
| No religion | 38.7% | 45.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | North Devon | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 94.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.6% | 5.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North Devon | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 34.3% | 28.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16% | 17.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.4% | 15.5% |
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 17.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.9% | 11.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 2.2% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | North Devon | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.6% | 46.8% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 13.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North Devon | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 39.8% | 29.5% |
| 1 car or van in household | 32.5% | 41.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 22.5% | 12% |
| No cars or vans in household | 5.2% | 17% |
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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