The Copse, Roundswell, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX31 3UU.
At a glance
4 property sales on The Copse, Roundswell, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £195,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £195,250. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Copse compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Copse 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 | £195,250 | 26 Jun 2026 |
Sold prices on The Copse
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, The Copse EX31 3UU | 26 Jun 2026 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, The Copse EX31 3UU | 3 Mar 2025 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, The Copse EX31 3UU | 27 Feb 2019 | £189,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, The Copse EX31 3UU | 31 Mar 2016 | £177,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7, The Copse | £177,000 (Mar 2016) → £189,000 (Feb 2019) → £220,000 (Mar 2025) | +24% over 9 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Copse
Crime
27 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Copse 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 | 15 |
| 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
The Copse 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 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 The Copse
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy 345 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| On Track Education Barnstaple 52 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Shoreline Academy 42 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 5–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 448 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Fremington Primary School 309 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Pilton Community College 1,165 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good 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 |
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 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Chapelton (Devon) station 4.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min walk
- Umberleigh station 6.9 mi · 2 hr 17 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Middle Combe Drive (E-bound) 1 min walk
- Cedar Grove (W-bound, Cedar Grove) 2 min walk
- Swallowfield (S-bound) 3 min walk
- Meadow Brook (NE-bound, Old Bideford Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Fremington Medical Centre
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple · 1.3 mi - Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 1.7 mi - Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 1.7 mi - Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 2.2 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.
Nearby streets in EX31
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- Mills Way£166k
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- Barracks Road£343k
- Trayne Heights£480k
- Rookabear Avenue£386k
- Seaking Road£310k
- Higher Gorse Road£360k
- Sea King Close£289k
- Highgrove£277k