Philip Avenue, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX31 3AQ, EX31 3AG.
At a glance
29 property sales on Philip Avenue, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £419,975. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £377,639. Average sale prices rose from £354,450 in 2016 to £419,975 in 2025 (+18%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 46% above the Barnstaple average of £288,498 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Philip Avenue 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 | 23 | £377,639 | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 6 | £299,583 | 13 Sep 2024 |
Sold prices on Philip Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43, Philip Avenue EX31 3AG | 10 Dec 2025 | £380,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Philip Avenue EX31 3AQ | 3 Nov 2025 | £459,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 48, Philip Avenue EX31 3AG | 13 Sep 2024 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 64, Philip Avenue EX31 3AG | 22 Apr 2024 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 50, Philip Avenue EX31 3AG | 27 Mar 2024 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Philip Avenue EX31 3AQ | 30 Mar 2023 | £670,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Philip Avenue EX31 3AQ | 15 Dec 2022 | £415,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 46, Philip Avenue EX31 3AG | 15 Dec 2022 | £385,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22B, Philip Avenue EX31 3AQ | 28 May 2021 | £395,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 43, Philip Avenue EX31 3AG | 5 Mar 2021 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Philip Avenue EX31 3AQ | 24 Feb 2021 | £365,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Philip Avenue EX31 3AQ | 11 Jan 2021 | £365,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Philip Avenue EX31 3AQ | 13 Nov 2020 | £475,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 49, Philip Avenue EX31 3AG | 28 Feb 2020 | £322,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Philip Avenue EX31 3AQ | 16 Dec 2019 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 28, Philip Avenue EX31 3AQ | 13 Nov 2019 | £270,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22A, Philip Avenue EX31 3AQ | 4 Apr 2019 | £375,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Philip Avenue EX31 3AQ | 18 Dec 2018 | £376,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 24, Philip Avenue EX31 3AQ | 22 Oct 2018 | £385,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| West Point, Philip Avenue EX31 3AQ | 1 Oct 2018 | £345,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 34, Philip Avenue EX31 3AG | 17 Sep 2018 | £285,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, Philip Avenue EX31 3AQ | 17 Jul 2018 | £285,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 58, Philip Avenue EX31 3AG | 24 Feb 2017 | £270,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Philip Avenue EX31 3AQ | 20 Feb 2017 | £230,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 41, Philip Avenue EX31 3AG | 4 Jan 2017 | £292,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 27, Philip Avenue EX31 3AQ | 11 Nov 2016 | £370,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, Philip Avenue EX31 3AQ | 20 Oct 2016 | £432,250 | Detached | Freehold |
| 36, Philip Avenue EX31 3AG | 9 May 2016 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Philip Avenue EX31 3AQ | 28 Jan 2016 | £482,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 46, Philip Avenue EX31 3AG | 11 Jan 2016 | £207,500 | Semi-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 |
|---|---|---|
| 43, Philip Avenue | £300,000 (Mar 2021) → £380,000 (Dec 2025) | +27% over 5 yrs |
| 1, Philip Avenue | £482,500 (Jan 2016) → £670,000 (Mar 2023) | +39% over 7 yrs |
| 46, Philip Avenue | £207,500 (Jan 2016) → £385,000 (Dec 2022) | +86% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Philip Avenue
Crime
124 crimes were reported within about a mile of Philip Avenue 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).
| Shoplifting | 43 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 42 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Philip Avenue is in or near 5 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 Philip Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 448 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| On Track Education Barnstaple 52 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Shoreline Academy 42 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 5–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Park Community School 1,408 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy 345 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy 469 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Pathfield School 183 pupils | Foundation special school | 3–19 | Report | 1.3 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 0.5 mi · 11 min walk
- Chapelton (Devon) station 4.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min walk
- Umberleigh station 6.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Philip Avenue (E-bound) 1 min walk
- Philip Avenue (W-bound, Philip Avenue) 1 min walk
- Anne Cres (NE-bound) 1 min walk
- Anne Crescent (NW-bound, Anne Crescent) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 0.9 mi - Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 1.0 mi - Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 1.3 mi - Fremington Medical Centre
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple · 2.2 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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