River View, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX32 0HQ.
At a glance
6 property sales on River View, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 7 Oct 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £396,667. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on River View compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. River View 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £396,667 | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £307,292 | 4 Mar 2022 |
Sold prices on River View
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long View, River View EX32 0HQ | 7 Oct 2024 | £345,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, River View EX32 0HQ | 4 Mar 2022 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, River View EX32 0HQ | 26 Aug 2021 | £371,875 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, River View EX32 0HQ | 25 Jun 2021 | £495,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, River View EX32 0HQ | 19 Jan 2018 | £225,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Zouz, River View EX32 0HQ | 27 Sep 2016 | £350,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7, River View | £225,000 (Jan 2018) → £325,000 (Mar 2022) | +44% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near River View
Crime
88 crimes were reported within about a mile of River View 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 | 32 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Drugs | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
River View is in or near 8 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Tidal River Taw from Bishops Tawton to Barnstaple Flood alert area
- 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 Torridge 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 River View
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lampard Community School 196 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy 469 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Park Community School 1,408 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Eden Park Academy 118 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| Bishops Tawton Primary School 161 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Orchard Vale Community School 311 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple 214 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 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 3.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min walk
- Umberleigh station 5.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- River View (W-bound, Landkey Road) 1 min walk
- St Josephs Close (NW-bound, Landkey Road) 3 min walk
- St Josephs Close (SE-bound, Landkey Road) 3 min walk
- Sandford Close (E-bound, Landkey Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 0.4 mi - Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 1.2 mi - Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 1.3 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 8 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 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 84.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 899 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,235 |
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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