Strand Lane, Ashford, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX31 4BW.
At a glance
11 property sales on Strand Lane, Ashford, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 26 Oct 2022. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £554,045. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Strand Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Strand Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £554,045 | 26 Oct 2022 |
Sold prices on Strand Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolstone Corner, Strand Lane EX31 4BW | 26 Oct 2022 | £690,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Woolstone Corner, Strand Lane EX31 4BW | 30 Jun 2021 | £565,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Brambleside, Strand Lane EX31 4BW | 9 Dec 2020 | £657,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Runklins, Strand Lane EX31 4BW | 1 Jun 2020 | £365,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Applegarth, Strand Lane EX31 4BW | 21 Oct 2019 | £435,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Ashford Garden Centre, Strand Lane EX31 4BW | 28 Sep 2018 | £1,219,999 | Other | Freehold |
| Orchard Dene, Strand Lane EX31 4BW | 18 Sep 2017 | £490,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Ashford House, Strand Lane EX31 4BW | 3 Mar 2017 | £950,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Casa Mia, Strand Lane EX31 4BW | 29 Jul 2016 | £470,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Applegarth, Strand Lane EX31 4BW | 23 May 2016 | £395,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| White Lodge, Strand Lane EX31 4BW | 17 Mar 2016 | £412,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| Higher Strand, Strand Lane EX31 4BW | 2 Mar 2016 | £665,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Woolstone Corner, Strand Lane | £565,000 (Jun 2021) → £690,000 (Oct 2022) | +22% over 1 yr |
| Applegarth, Strand Lane | £395,000 (May 2016) → £435,000 (Oct 2019) | +10% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Strand Lane
Crime
5 crimes were reported within about a mile of Strand Lane 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).
| Criminal damage & arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Strand Lane is in or near 3 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
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 Strand Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilton Community College 1,165 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Pathfield School 183 pupils | Foundation special school | 3–19 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy 261 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Pilton Infants' Academy 172 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 448 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy 345 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Fremington Primary School 309 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Yeo Valley Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.2 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 2.2 mi · 45 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Meadowside (E-bound, Strand Lane) 2 min walk
- Meadowside (W-bound, Strand Lane) 2 min walk
- Garden Centre (E-bound, A361) 5 min walk
- Garden Centre (W-bound, A361) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Fremington Medical Centre
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple · 2.1 mi - Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 2.2 mi - Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 2.3 mi - Caen Medical Centre
Caen Street, Braunton · 2.8 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 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 53.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 30.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 999 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,896 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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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