Somerset Place, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX31 1SL.
At a glance
5 property sales on Somerset Place, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £115,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £114,200. That is 60% below the Barnstaple average of £288,498 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2021; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Somerset Place compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all EX31 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £114,200 | 27 Feb 2026 |
Sold prices on Somerset Place
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11, Somerset Place EX31 1SL | 27 Feb 2026 | £110,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Somerset Place EX31 1SL | 18 Nov 2025 | £120,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Somerset Place EX31 1SL | 13 Jun 2025 | £112,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Somerset Place EX31 1SL | 14 Jun 2024 | £129,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Somerset Place EX31 1SL | 15 Feb 2024 | £90,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Somerset Place EX31 1SL | 14 May 2021 | £100,000 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11, Somerset Place | £100,000 (May 2021) → £110,000 (Feb 2026) | +10% over 5 yrs |
| 2, Somerset Place | £90,000 (Feb 2024) → £129,000 (Jun 2024) | +43% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Somerset Place
Crime
275 crimes were reported within about a mile of Somerset Place in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 102 |
| Shoplifting | 56 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 20 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Other theft | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Somerset Place is in or near 8 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
- River Yeo at Barnstaple 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 Somerset Place
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Yeo Valley Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple 214 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy 261 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Pathfield School 183 pupils | Foundation special school | 3–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Pilton Infants' Academy 172 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Park Community School 1,408 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Pilton Community College 1,165 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.8 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 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
- Chapelton (Devon) station 4.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Queen Street (Stop A, Queen Street) 1 min walk
- Queens Theatre (Stop C, Boutport Street) 2 min walk
- Barclays Bank (Stop B, Boutport Street) 2 min walk
- Imperial Hotel (opp, Taw Vale) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 0.1 mi - Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 0.1 mi - Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 1.0 mi - Fremington Medical Centre
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple · 2.9 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 1 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 1 of 10 · Crime: decile 1 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 23.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 41.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 35.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,065 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 8.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,684 |
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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