Orchard Close, Sticklepath, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX31 2DF.
At a glance
12 property sales on Orchard Close, Sticklepath, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £332,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £345,500. That is 15% above the Barnstaple average of £288,498 over the same period. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Orchard Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all EX31 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £345,500 | 10 Dec 2025 |
Sold prices on Orchard Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, Orchard Close EX31 2DF | 10 Dec 2025 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Orchard Close EX31 2DF | 13 Nov 2025 | £315,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 13, Orchard Close EX31 2DF | 14 Aug 2025 | £415,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Orchard Close EX31 2DF | 10 Apr 2024 | £415,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Orchard Close EX31 2DF | 26 Jun 2023 | £348,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Orchard Close EX31 2DF | 11 Apr 2023 | £317,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Orchard Close EX31 2DF | 1 Jun 2022 | £441,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Orchard Close EX31 2DF | 17 Nov 2020 | £354,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Orchard Close EX31 2DF | 2 Aug 2018 | £340,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Orchard Close EX31 2DF | 2 Aug 2018 | £265,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Orchard Close EX31 2DF | 12 Jan 2018 | £260,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Orchard Close EX31 2DF | 14 Mar 2017 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Orchard Close EX31 2DF | 29 Mar 2016 | £200,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 17, Orchard Close | £348,000 (Jun 2023) → £315,000 (Nov 2025) | -9% over 2 yrs |
| 19, Orchard Close | £265,000 (Aug 2018) → £415,000 (Apr 2024) | +57% over 6 yrs |
| 16, Orchard Close | £340,000 (Aug 2018) → £441,000 (Jun 2022) | +30% over 4 yrs |
| 15, Orchard Close | £200,000 (Mar 2016) → £325,000 (Mar 2017) | +63% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Orchard Close
Crime
56 crimes were reported within about a mile of Orchard Close 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 | 19 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Orchard Close is in or near 6 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
- Lower Taw area 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 Orchard Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 448 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| On Track Education Barnstaple 52 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Shoreline Academy 42 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 5–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy 345 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Park Community School 1,408 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy 261 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Pathfield School 183 pupils | Foundation special school | 3–19 | Report | 1.4 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 · 17 min walk
- Chapelton (Devon) station 4.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Orchard Close (NE-bound, Old Bideford Road) 1 min walk
- Manor Park (E-bound, Old Bideford Road) 2 min walk
- Tudor Drive (NW-bound, Grange Avenue) 3 min walk
- Sainsbury's (NE-bound) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 1.2 mi - Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 1.3 mi - Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 1.7 mi - Fremington Medical Centre
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple · 1.8 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 9 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 9 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 85.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 616 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 50.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 37.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,328 |
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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