Hughes Avenue, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX32 9LN, EX32 9LW.
At a glance
14 property sales on Hughes Avenue, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £250,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £200,481. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Hughes Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Hughes Avenue 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 | 8 | £200,481 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 5 | £207,070 | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Detached | 1 | £193,000 | 29 May 2020 |
Sold prices on Hughes Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, Hughes Avenue EX32 9LN | 18 Mar 2026 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Hughes Avenue EX32 9LN | 9 May 2025 | £238,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Hughes Avenue EX32 9LN | 20 Dec 2024 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Hughes Avenue EX32 9LN | 14 May 2024 | £187,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Hughes Avenue EX32 9LN | 5 Jan 2024 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Hughes Avenue EX32 9LN | 29 Apr 2022 | £192,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Hughes Avenue EX32 9LN | 23 Jul 2021 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Hughes Avenue EX32 9LN | 20 Nov 2020 | £199,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Hughes Avenue EX32 9LN | 2 Jun 2020 | £168,350 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 76, Hughes Avenue EX32 9LW | 29 May 2020 | £193,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Hughes Avenue EX32 9LN | 11 Feb 2020 | £154,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Hughes Avenue EX32 9LN | 6 Aug 2018 | £199,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Hughes Avenue EX32 9LN | 28 Sep 2017 | £159,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Hughes Avenue EX32 9LN | 21 Dec 2016 | £180,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20, Hughes Avenue | £199,950 (Aug 2018) → £250,000 (Mar 2026) | +25% over 8 yrs |
| 3, Hughes Avenue | £215,000 (Jul 2021) → £238,000 (May 2025) | +11% over 4 yrs |
| 7, Hughes Avenue | £154,000 (Feb 2020) → £187,000 (May 2024) | +21% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Hughes Avenue
Crime
235 crimes were reported within about a mile of Hughes Avenue 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 | 77 |
| Shoplifting | 55 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 16 |
| Other theft | 7 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Hughes Avenue is in or near 8 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Tidal River Taw from Bishops Tawton to Barnstaple Flood alert area
- 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
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 Hughes Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Community School Primary Academy 469 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| The Lampard Community School 196 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Park Community School 1,408 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Eden Park Academy 118 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple 214 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Yeo Valley Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Orchard Vale Community School 311 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good 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 · 17 min walk
- Chapelton (Devon) station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Rose and Crown Mews (SE-bound, Landkey Road) 2 min walk
- Rose and Crown Mews (NW-bound, Landkey Road) 2 min walk
- Rose and Crown Mews (S-bound, South Street) 2 min walk
- Rose and Crown Mews (N-bound, South Street) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 0.2 mi - Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 0.7 mi - Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, 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 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 3 of 10 · Crime: decile 4 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 55.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 28.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 535 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,170 |
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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