Primrose Avenue, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX32 8RG.
At a glance
9 property sales on Primrose Avenue, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 19 Dec 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £196,063. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Primrose Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Primrose Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX32 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 8 | £196,063 | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Detached | 1 | £335,000 | 14 Oct 2022 |
Sold prices on Primrose Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Primrose Avenue EX32 8RG | 19 Dec 2024 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Primrose Avenue EX32 8RG | 1 Mar 2024 | £227,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Primrose Avenue EX32 8RG | 2 Aug 2023 | £245,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Primrose Avenue EX32 8RG | 14 Oct 2022 | £335,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Primrose Avenue EX32 8RG | 22 Mar 2019 | £156,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Primrose Avenue EX32 8RG | 22 Jun 2018 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Primrose Avenue EX32 8RG | 4 May 2018 | £167,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Primrose Avenue EX32 8RG | 11 Aug 2017 | £218,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Primrose Avenue EX32 8RG | 11 Mar 2016 | £155,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Primrose Avenue | £167,000 (May 2018) → £210,000 (Dec 2024) | +26% over 7 yrs |
| 15, Primrose Avenue | £190,000 (Jun 2018) → £227,000 (Mar 2024) | +19% over 6 yrs |
| 17, Primrose Avenue | £156,500 (Mar 2019) → £245,000 (Aug 2023) | +57% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Primrose Avenue
Crime
60 crimes were reported within about a mile of Primrose 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).
| Violence & sexual offences | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Primrose Avenue is in or near 4 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
- 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 Primrose Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Vale Community School 311 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Eden Park Academy 118 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Lampard Community School 196 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple 214 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy 469 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Goodleigh Church of England Primary School 90 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Yeo Valley Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good 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 1.7 mi · 33 min walk
- Chapelton (Devon) station 4.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Larkspur Gardens (S-bound, Westacott Road) 2 min walk
- Orchard Vale Community School (opp, Westacott Road) 2 min walk
- Orchard Vale Community School (N-bound, Westacott Road) 3 min walk
- Oak Tree Drive (S-bound, Westacott Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 0.9 mi - Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 1.3 mi - Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 1.4 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 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 26.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 655 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,530 |
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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