Martin Road, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX32 7EL.
At a glance
12 property sales on Martin Road, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 25 Oct 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £171,750. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Martin Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Martin Road 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 | 12 | £171,750 | 25 Oct 2024 |
Sold prices on Martin Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11, Martin Road EX32 7EL | 25 Oct 2024 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Martin Road EX32 7EL | 31 Jan 2024 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Martin Road EX32 7EL | 12 Jan 2024 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 31, Martin Road EX32 7EL | 25 Oct 2023 | £225,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 31, Martin Road EX32 7EL | 14 Feb 2023 | £138,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Martin Road EX32 7EL | 27 May 2022 | £210,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Martin Road EX32 7EL | 2 Jul 2021 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 39, Martin Road EX32 7EL | 1 Apr 2021 | £147,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Martin Road EX32 7EL | 12 Mar 2021 | £157,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Martin Road EX32 7EL | 19 Oct 2020 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Martin Road EX32 7EL | 31 Jan 2020 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 55, Martin Road EX32 7EL | 31 Jul 2018 | £135,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 40, Martin Road EX32 7EL | 25 May 2018 | £161,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Martin Road EX32 7EL | 27 Apr 2018 | £130,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 47, Martin Road EX32 7EL | 31 Mar 2016 | £158,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11, Martin Road | £157,000 (Mar 2021) → £195,000 (Oct 2024) | +24% over 4 yrs |
| 31, Martin Road | £138,000 (Feb 2023) → £225,000 (Oct 2023) | +63% over under a year |
| 7, Martin Road | £130,000 (Apr 2018) → £160,000 (Jan 2020) | +23% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Martin Road
Crime
290 crimes were reported within about a mile of Martin Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 103 |
| Shoplifting | 63 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 22 |
| Public order | 18 |
| Other theft | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Martin Road is in or near 8 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 Martin Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple 214 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Yeo Valley Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Eden Park Academy 118 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy 469 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Lampard Community School 196 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy 261 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Pathfield School 183 pupils | Foundation special school | 3–19 | Report | 0.9 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 0.9 mi · 19 min walk
- Chapelton (Devon) station 4.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Valley Close (W-bound, Valley Close) 1 min walk
- Gorwell Road (opp, Goodleigh Road) 2 min walk
- Gorwell Road (E-bound, Goodleigh Road) 2 min walk
- Sowden Lane (SE-bound, Chanters Hill) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 0.5 mi - Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 0.6 mi - Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 0.9 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 5 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 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 572 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 55.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 29.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,289 |
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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