Periwinkle Drive, Roundswell, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX31 3RU.
At a glance
5 property sales on Periwinkle Drive, Roundswell, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £535,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £437,000. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2020; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Periwinkle Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Periwinkle Drive 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 | 5 | £437,000 | 18 Mar 2026 |
Sold prices on Periwinkle Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Periwinkle Drive EX31 3RU | 18 Mar 2026 | £535,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Periwinkle Drive EX31 3RU | 31 Mar 2025 | £365,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Periwinkle Drive EX31 3RU | 28 Feb 2025 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Periwinkle Drive EX31 3RU | 2 Nov 2022 | £515,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Periwinkle Drive EX31 3RU | 23 Oct 2020 | £420,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Periwinkle Drive | £420,000 (Oct 2020) → £515,000 (Nov 2022) → £535,000 (Mar 2026) | +27% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Periwinkle Drive
Crime
29 crimes were reported within about a mile of Periwinkle Drive 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 | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Periwinkle Drive 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 Periwinkle Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 448 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy 345 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 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 |
| Pilton Community College 1,165 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Pathfield School 183 pupils | Foundation special school | 3–19 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Pilton Infants' Academy 172 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy 261 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.5 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 1.1 mi · 23 min walk
- Chapelton (Devon) station 4.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- End of Ellerslie Road (E-bound, Bickington Road) 1 min walk
- Belmont (W-bound, Bickington Road) 2 min walk
- Ellerslie Road (N-bound, Ellerslie Road) 2 min walk
- Ellerslie Road (S-bound, Ellerslie Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Fremington Medical Centre
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple · 1.4 mi - Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 1.5 mi - Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 1.5 mi - Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 2.1 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 | 70.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 14.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 669 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 55.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 31.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,384 |
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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