Rumsam Road, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX32 9ER, EX32 9EW, EX32 9EN.
At a glance
8 property sales on Rumsam Road, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 22 Jan 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £486,714. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Rumsam Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Rumsam Road 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 | 7 | £486,714 | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £465,000 | 24 Jan 2020 |
Sold prices on Rumsam Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aysgarth, Rumsam Road EX32 9EW | 22 Jan 2025 | £515,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Rose Cottage, 18, Rumsam Road EX32 9ER | 29 Nov 2024 | £525,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Little Willows, Rumsam Road EX32 9ER | 4 Jul 2024 | £366,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Little Willows, Rumsam Road EX32 9ER | 26 Mar 2024 | £290,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Basra, Squires Close, Rumsam Road EX32 9EW | 24 Jan 2020 | £465,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Zareba, Rumsam Road EX32 9ER | 2 Oct 2019 | £480,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Ashcroft, Rumsam Road EX32 9ER | 26 Jan 2018 | £600,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Southgate, Rumsam Road EX32 9EN | 26 Jan 2018 | £545,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Courtyard, Rumsam Road EX32 9ER | 19 Feb 2016 | £376,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Little Willows, Rumsam Road | £290,000 (Mar 2024) → £366,000 (Jul 2024) | +26% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Rumsam Road
Crime
159 crimes were reported within about a mile of Rumsam Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 59 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 |
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
| Burglary | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Rumsam Road is in or near 7 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
- North Devon coast at Barnstaple 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 Rumsam Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Community School Primary Academy 469 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Park Community School 1,408 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Lampard Community School 196 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Eden Park Academy 118 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple 214 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Bishops Tawton Primary School 161 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Yeo Valley Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.1 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 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- Chapelton (Devon) station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min walk
- Umberleigh station 5.6 mi · 1 hr 52 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Fortescue Road (S-bound, Bishop's Tawton Road) 2 min walk
- Park School (NE-bound) 3 min walk
- Litchdon Health Centre (opp, Landkey Road) 4 min walk
- Style Close (opp, Bishop's Tawton Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 0.2 mi - Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 0.8 mi - Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 1.0 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 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 81.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 592 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 54.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 29.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,510 |
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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