Potterswell, Roundswell, Barnstaple

House prices, sold prices and local information for EX31 3UX.

Average price (last 12 months)
£268,867
3 sales
Average price (since 2016)
£204,883
12 sales
Price range
£85k – £302k
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
24 Jul 2026
EX31 3UX

At a glance

House prices£269k average7% below the Barnstaple average CrimeAbout averageLower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationLess deprived than mostDecile 7 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Flood riskNear a flood alert areaLower risk than a warning area Nearest station26 min walkBarnstaple station Schools2 rated Good or betterWithin 1.5 miles Ultrafast broadband100% of homesNational average 80%

12 property sales on Potterswell, Roundswell, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £268,867. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £231,400. That is 7% below 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 Potterswell compared

Potterswell£268,867
EX31 postcode area£305,361
Barnstaple£288,498
England & Wales£356,718

Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all EX31 house prices.

Average sale price by year

2016: £195,000 (1 sales)2016£195k2017: £186,000 (2 sales)2017£186k2018: £210,000 (1 sales)2018£210k2019: £100,000 (1 sales)2019£100k2020: £85,000 (1 sales)2020£85k2022: £250,000 (1 sales)2022£250k2024: £205,000 (1 sales)2024£205k2025: £239,800 (2 sales)2025£240k2026: £281,000 (2 sales)2026£281k

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Semi-detached9£231,40024 Jul 2026
Terraced2£145,50022 Nov 2019
Flat1£85,00028 May 2020

Sold prices on Potterswell

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
19, Potterswell EX31 3UX 24 Jul 2026£260,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
14, Potterswell EX31 3UX 13 Mar 2026£302,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
13, Potterswell EX31 3UX 21 Nov 2025£244,600 Semi-detachedFreehold
20, Potterswell EX31 3UX 2 Jun 2025£235,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
10, Potterswell EX31 3UX 16 Sep 2024£205,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
10, Potterswell EX31 3UX 26 Jun 2024£210,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
2, Potterswell EX31 3UX 16 Mar 2022£250,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
17, Potterswell EX31 3UX 28 May 2020£85,000 FlatLeasehold
3, Potterswell EX31 3UX 22 Nov 2019£100,000 TerracedLeasehold
2, Potterswell EX31 3UX 10 Aug 2018£210,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
10, Potterswell EX31 3UX 7 Apr 2017£181,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
21, Potterswell EX31 3UX 2 Feb 2017£191,000 TerracedFreehold
19, Potterswell EX31 3UX 14 Oct 2016£195,000 Semi-detachedFreehold

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

AddressSalesChange
19, Potterswell £195,000 (Oct 2016) → £260,000 (Jul 2026) +33%
over 10 yrs
10, Potterswell £181,000 (Apr 2017) → £210,000 (Jun 2024) → £205,000 (Sep 2024) +13%
over 7 yrs
2, Potterswell £210,000 (Aug 2018) → £250,000 (Mar 2022) +19%
over 4 yrs

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Crime and flood risk near Potterswell

Crime

27 crimes were reported within about a mile of Potterswell in August 2026.

Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):

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Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).

Violence & sexual offences15
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Criminal damage & arson1

Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.

Flood risk

Potterswell 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 Potterswell

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 345 pupils Primary 3–11 Good Report 0.3 mi
On Track Education Barnstaple 52 pupils Other independent special school 7–18 Report 0.4 mi
The Shoreline Academy 42 pupils Academy alternative provision sponsor led 5–16 Report 0.4 mi
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 448 pupils Primary 2–11 Good Report 0.5 mi
Fremington Primary School 309 pupils Primary 3–11 Report 1.6 mi
Pilton Community College 1,165 pupils Secondary 11–16 Good Report 1.6 mi
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy 261 pupils Primary Church of England 7–11 Good Report 1.7 mi
Pilton Infants' Academy 172 pupils Primary 4–7 Report 1.7 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 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
  • Chapelton (Devon) station 4.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min walk

Nearest bus stops

  • Middle Combe Drive (E-bound) 2 min walk
  • Cedar Grove (W-bound, Cedar Grove) 3 min walk
  • Swallowfield (S-bound) 4 min walk
  • Meadow Brook (NE-bound, Old Bideford Road) 5 min walk

GP surgeries

  • Fremington Medical Centre
    11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple · 1.3 mi
  • Brannam Medical Centre
    Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 1.7 mi
  • Queen's Medical Centre
    6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 1.7 mi
  • Litchdon Medical Centre
    Landkey Road, 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

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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 7 of 10.

Homes

HereEng & Wales
Owned67.8%62.5%
Private rented27.4%20.3%
Social rented4.7%17.1%
Households653

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1516.2%17.4%
Aged 15–6466.2%64.1%
Aged 65+17.7%18.6%
Residents1,484

Broadband

HereUK
Superfast (30Mbit+)100%95%
Ultrafast (300Mbit+)100%80%
Gigabit-capable100%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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