Meadowside, Ashford, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX31 4BS.
At a glance
10 property sales on Meadowside, Ashford, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 2 Jan 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £563,000. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Meadowside compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Meadowside 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 | 10 | £563,000 | 2 Jan 2024 |
Sold prices on Meadowside
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kestrels, Meadowside EX31 4BS | 2 Jan 2024 | £790,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Meadowside EX31 4BS | 23 Mar 2022 | £735,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| St Ronans, 8, Meadowside EX31 4BS | 23 Nov 2021 | £640,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Meadowside EX31 4BS | 6 Jan 2021 | £570,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 13, Meadowside EX31 4BS | 27 Mar 2019 | £487,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| Sandpiper, Meadowside EX31 4BS | 20 Dec 2018 | £605,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Kestrels, Meadowside EX31 4BS | 10 Dec 2018 | £640,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Meadowside EX31 4BS | 18 Jul 2018 | £355,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Meadowside EX31 4BS | 26 May 2017 | £435,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Rosebank, 3, Meadowside EX31 4BS | 3 Feb 2016 | £372,500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kestrels, Meadowside | £640,000 (Dec 2018) → £790,000 (Jan 2024) | +23% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Meadowside
Crime
6 crimes were reported within about a mile of Meadowside 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 | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Meadowside 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 Meadowside
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilton Community College 1,165 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Pilton Infants' Academy 172 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Pathfield School 183 pupils | Foundation special school | 3–19 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy 261 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 448 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy 345 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Yeo Valley Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| Fremington Primary School 309 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | 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 2.2 mi · 43 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Meadowside (E-bound, Strand Lane) 2 min walk
- Meadowside (W-bound, Strand Lane) 2 min walk
- Tarka Holiday Park (nr, A361) 7 min walk
- Tarka Holiday Park (opp, A361) 7 min walk
GP surgeries
- Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 2.1 mi - Fremington Medical Centre
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple · 2.2 mi - Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 2.2 mi - Caen Medical Centre
Caen Street, Braunton · 3.0 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 7 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 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 53.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 30.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 999 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,896 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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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