Linscott Crescent, West Yelland, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX31 3ES, EX31 3SS.
At a glance
13 property sales on Linscott Crescent, West Yelland, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £339,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £297,773. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Linscott Crescent compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Linscott Crescent has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX31 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £297,773 | 13 May 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £255,500 | 27 Feb 2024 |
Sold prices on Linscott Crescent
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Linscott Crescent EX31 3ES | 13 May 2026 | £339,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, Linscott Crescent EX31 3ES | 27 Feb 2024 | £249,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Linscott Crescent EX31 3ES | 22 Apr 2022 | £420,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, Linscott Crescent EX31 3ES | 21 Jan 2022 | £262,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Linscott Crescent EX31 3ES | 19 Aug 2021 | £340,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 13, Linscott Crescent EX31 3ES | 18 Dec 2020 | £240,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Ashley Court, Linscott Crescent EX31 3SS | 16 Dec 2020 | £360,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26, Linscott Crescent EX31 3ES | 27 Mar 2020 | £255,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Linscott Crescent EX31 3ES | 29 Jun 2018 | £310,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Linscott Crescent EX31 3ES | 10 Nov 2017 | £210,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Linscott Crescent EX31 3ES | 10 Jan 2017 | £265,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Linscott Crescent EX31 3ES | 16 Nov 2016 | £245,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Yelland Manor Gardens, Linscott Crescent EX31 3ES | 28 Oct 2016 | £291,500 | 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, Linscott Crescent | £245,000 (Nov 2016) → £420,000 (Apr 2022) | +71% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Linscott Crescent
Crime
4 crimes were reported within about a mile of Linscott Crescent 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 | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Linscott Crescent is in or near 4 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
- Tidal locations in the Taw Torridge Estuary 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 Linscott Crescent
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instow Community Primary and Pre-School 136 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Fremington Primary School 309 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Appledore School 244 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.3 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 3.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Pottery Lane (SW-bound, West Yelland) 2 min walk
- Pottery Lane (NE-bound, West Yelland) 2 min walk
- Lagoon View (SW-bound, West Yelland) 3 min walk
- Lagoon View (NE-bound, West Yelland) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Fremington Medical Centre
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple · 1.4 mi - Caen Medical Centre
Caen Street, Braunton · 2.8 mi - Northam Surgery
Bay View Road, Northam, Bideford · 3.4 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 6 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 | 91.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 5.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 618 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 47.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 39.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,338 |
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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