Riverton Road, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX31 3TY.
At a glance
37 property sales on Riverton Road, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £240,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £263,398. Average sale prices rose from £256,462 in 2021 to £325,000 in 2025 (+27%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 7 homes here have sold more than once since 2021; 6 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Riverton Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Riverton Road 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 | 15 | £263,398 | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Detached | 13 | £321,923 | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Terraced | 9 | £225,329 | 29 Nov 2021 |
Sold prices on Riverton Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 28 Nov 2025 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 5 Sep 2025 | £345,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 23 May 2025 | £390,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 14 Aug 2024 | £399,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 47, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 5 Jun 2024 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 28 May 2024 | £292,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 17 May 2024 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 21 Dec 2023 | £356,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 22 Dec 2022 | £300,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 24 Aug 2022 | £365,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 1 Dec 2021 | £232,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 30 Nov 2021 | £232,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 45, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 30 Nov 2021 | £247,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 29 Nov 2021 | £200,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 16, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 26 Nov 2021 | £254,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 21, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 26 Nov 2021 | £305,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 25, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 26 Nov 2021 | £335,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 31, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 26 Nov 2021 | £300,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 33, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 25 Nov 2021 | £340,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 47, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 25 Nov 2021 | £239,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 49, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 22 Nov 2021 | £298,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 19 Nov 2021 | £199,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 27, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 19 Nov 2021 | £205,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 29, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 19 Nov 2021 | £205,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 18 Nov 2021 | £205,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 37, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 16 Nov 2021 | £229,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 10, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 12 Nov 2021 | £249,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 23, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 12 Nov 2021 | £315,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 43, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 12 Nov 2021 | £229,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 35, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 10 Nov 2021 | £265,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 41, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 10 Nov 2021 | £199,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 39, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 5 Nov 2021 | £197,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 2, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 4 Nov 2021 | £235,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 30 Sep 2021 | £315,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 30 Sep 2021 | £275,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 28 Sep 2021 | £312,411 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 5, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 30 Jul 2021 | £315,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 30 Jul 2021 | £275,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 30 Jul 2021 | £275,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 51, Riverton Road EX31 3TY | 25 Mar 2021 | £46,185 | Other New build | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29, Riverton Road | £205,000 (Nov 2021) → £240,000 (Nov 2025) | +17% over 4 yrs |
| 7, Riverton Road | £275,000 (Jul 2021) → £345,000 (Sep 2025) | +25% over 4 yrs |
| 5, Riverton Road | £315,000 (Jul 2021) → £390,000 (May 2025) | +24% over 4 yrs |
| 47, Riverton Road | £239,995 (Nov 2021) → £295,000 (Jun 2024) | +23% over 3 yrs |
| 3, Riverton Road | £300,000 (Dec 2022) → £292,000 (May 2024) | -3% over 1 yr |
| 23, Riverton Road | £315,000 (Nov 2021) → £375,000 (May 2024) | +19% over 3 yrs |
| 17, Riverton Road | £315,000 (Sep 2021) → £365,000 (Aug 2022) | +16% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Riverton Road
Crime
56 crimes were reported within about a mile of Riverton Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 18 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Riverton Road 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 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 Riverton Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 448 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| On Track Education Barnstaple 52 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Shoreline Academy 42 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 5–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy 345 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Park Community School 1,408 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Holywell Church of England School 86 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy 469 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 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 0.7 mi · 15 min walk
- Chapelton (Devon) station 4.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min walk
- Umberleigh station 6.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Philip Ave (E-bound) 1 min walk
- Grange Avenue (opp, Old Torrington Road) 2 min walk
- Grange Avenue (NE-bound, Old Torrington Road) 2 min walk
- Philip Avenue (W-bound, Philip Avenue) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 1.1 mi - Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 1.2 mi - Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 1.5 mi - Fremington Medical Centre
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple · 2.1 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 5 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 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 949 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,293 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 97% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 97% | 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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