Sanctuary Close, Bishops Tawton, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX32 0BT.
At a glance
7 property sales on Sanctuary Close, Bishops Tawton, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 23 Mar 2021. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £464,314.
House prices on Sanctuary Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Sanctuary Close 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 | £464,314 | 23 Mar 2021 |
Sold prices on Sanctuary Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Sanctuary Close EX32 0BT | 23 Mar 2021 | £500,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Sanctuary Close EX32 0BT | 19 Aug 2020 | £474,700 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Sanctuary Close EX32 0BT | 16 Nov 2018 | £385,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Sanctuary Close EX32 0BT | 5 Jan 2018 | £545,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Sanctuary Close EX32 0BT | 10 Oct 2017 | £442,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Sanctuary Close EX32 0BT | 19 Jan 2017 | £440,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Sanctuary Close EX32 0BT | 10 Jun 2016 | £463,000 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Sanctuary Close
Crime
7 crimes were reported within about a mile of Sanctuary Close 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 | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Sanctuary Close 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
- North Devon coastal communities, including Westward Ho! and Combe Martin Flood alert area
- Lower Torridge area Flood alert area
- River Taw (Lower) from Newnham Bridge to Barnstaple, including Umberleigh 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 Sanctuary Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Tawton Primary School 161 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Holywell Church of England School 86 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Park Community School 1,408 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy 469 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| The Lampard Community School 196 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–16 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Landkey Community Primary Academy 178 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Eden Park Academy 118 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.7 mi |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.8 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 · 34 min walk
- Chapelton (Devon) station 2.7 mi · 53 min walk
- Umberleigh station 4.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Chichester Arms (SE-bound, Village Street) 2 min walk
- New Road (SE-bound, New Road) 3 min walk
- The Bridge (SE-bound, Old Exeter Road) 3 min walk
- New Road (opp, New Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 1.2 mi - Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 1.8 mi - Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 2.0 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 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+) | 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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