Priory Close, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX31 1QX.
At a glance
5 property sales on Priory Close, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 17 Oct 2022. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £251,692.
House prices on Priory Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Priory Close 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 3 | £251,692 | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Terraced | 2 | £292,000 | 17 Oct 2022 |
Sold prices on Priory Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Priory Close EX31 1QX | 17 Oct 2022 | £282,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, Priory Close EX31 1QX | 4 Jun 2021 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Priory Close EX31 1QX | 21 May 2021 | £280,077 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Priory Close EX31 1QX | 26 Feb 2021 | £302,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Priory Close EX31 1QX | 2 Sep 2016 | £215,000 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Priory Close
Crime
210 crimes were reported within about a mile of Priory Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 76 |
| Shoplifting | 47 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 17 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Public order | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Priory Close is in or near 10 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
- Bradiford Water from Muddiford to Bradiford Flood warning 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 Priory Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy 261 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Pilton Infants' Academy 172 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Pathfield School 183 pupils | Foundation special school | 3–19 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Pilton Community College 1,165 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Yeo Valley Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple 214 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 448 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 1.0 mi · 19 min walk
- Chapelton (Devon) station 5.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Upper Minnow Road (W-bound, Upper Minnow Road) 1 min walk
- Pathfield School (N-bound, Abbey Road) 1 min walk
- Church (opp, Bull Hill) 2 min walk
- Church (W-bound, Bull Hill) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 0.6 mi - Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 0.8 mi - Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 1.6 mi - Fremington Medical Centre
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple · 2.8 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 6 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 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 807 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 28.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,695 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 94% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 94% | 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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