Speedwell Close, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX32 8PY.
At a glance
29 property sales on Speedwell Close, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £190,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £203,067. Average sale prices rose from £114,500 in 2016 to £190,000 in 2026 (+66%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 34% below the Barnstaple average of £288,498 over the same period. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Speedwell Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all EX32 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 15 | £203,067 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Terraced | 8 | £183,775 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Flat | 3 | £127,167 | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Detached | 3 | £201,500 | 10 Aug 2021 |
Sold prices on Speedwell Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 22 Jun 2026 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 36, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 3 Jun 2026 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 47, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 30 Mar 2026 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 46, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 19 Dec 2025 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 15 Aug 2025 | £249,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 27 Jun 2025 | £152,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 35, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 8 May 2025 | £192,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 32, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 26 Feb 2025 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 11 Sep 2024 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 45, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 14 Jun 2024 | £263,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 47, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 28 Feb 2024 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 8 Jan 2024 | £112,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 9 Mar 2023 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 10 Aug 2021 | £260,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 36, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 4 Jun 2021 | £188,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 44, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 4 Sep 2020 | £181,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 6 Mar 2020 | £128,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 53, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 15 Apr 2019 | £235,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 15 Mar 2019 | £176,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 1 Feb 2019 | £280,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 1 Oct 2018 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 27 Sep 2018 | £163,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 56, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 16 Aug 2018 | £196,200 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 21 Dec 2017 | £147,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 3 Aug 2017 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 36, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 26 May 2017 | £158,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 28 Apr 2017 | £217,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 1 Dec 2016 | £119,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 29, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 1 Dec 2016 | £119,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 28, Speedwell Close EX32 8PY | 4 Mar 2016 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36, Speedwell Close | £158,000 (May 2017) → £188,000 (Jun 2021) → £200,000 (Jun 2026) | +27% over 9 yrs |
| 47, Speedwell Close | £170,000 (Feb 2024) → £185,000 (Mar 2026) | +9% over 2 yrs |
| 19, Speedwell Close | £215,000 (Aug 2017) → £249,000 (Aug 2025) | +16% over 8 yrs |
| 28, Speedwell Close | £110,000 (Mar 2016) → £119,000 (Dec 2016) | +8% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Speedwell Close
Crime
70 crimes were reported within about a mile of Speedwell Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Speedwell Close is in or near 5 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
- River Taw (Lower) from Newnham Bridge to Barnstaple, including Umberleigh Flood warning area
- Lower Taw 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 Speedwell Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Vale Community School 311 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Eden Park Academy 118 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Lampard Community School 196 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy 469 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple 214 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Landkey Community Primary Academy 178 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Park Community School 1,408 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 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 · 33 min walk
- Chapelton (Devon) station 4.0 mi · 1 hr 20 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Hawthorn Lay-by (E-bound, Westacott Road) 1 min walk
- Castle Park (W-bound, Westacott Road) 1 min walk
- Oak Tree Drive (opp, Westacott Road) 2 min walk
- Oak Tree Drive (S-bound, Westacott Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 0.8 mi - Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 1.4 mi - Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 1.5 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 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 26.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 655 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,530 |
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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