Skylark Spinney, Roundswell, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX31 3XR.
At a glance
4 property sales on Skylark Spinney, Roundswell, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 1 Nov 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £193,750. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Skylark Spinney compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Skylark Spinney 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 | 4 | £193,750 | 1 Nov 2024 |
Sold prices on Skylark Spinney
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Skylark Spinney EX31 3XR | 1 Nov 2024 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Skylark Spinney EX31 3XR | 8 Jan 2021 | £226,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Skylark Spinney EX31 3XR | 18 Nov 2016 | £191,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Skylark Spinney EX31 3XR | 7 Mar 2016 | £173,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10, Skylark Spinney | £191,000 (Nov 2016) → £226,000 (Jan 2021) | +18% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Skylark Spinney
Crime
26 crimes were reported within about a mile of Skylark Spinney in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Skylark Spinney 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 Skylark Spinney
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy 345 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| On Track Education Barnstaple 52 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Shoreline Academy 42 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 5–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 448 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Fremington Primary School 309 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Holywell Church of England School 86 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Pilton Community College 1,165 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| The Park Community School 1,408 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.9 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 1.4 mi · 29 min walk
- Chapelton (Devon) station 4.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min walk
- Umberleigh station 6.8 mi · 2 hr 16 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Westermoor Way (SE-bound) 1 min walk
- Swallowfield (S-bound) 1 min walk
- Meadow Brook (NE-bound, Old Bideford Road) 3 min walk
- Middle Combe Drive (E-bound) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Fremington Medical Centre
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple · 1.3 mi - Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 1.8 mi - Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 1.9 mi - Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 2.3 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 7 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 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 67.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 27.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 653 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,484 |
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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