The Lawns, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX32 9FJ.
At a glance
25 property sales on The Lawns, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 12 Jul 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £454,520. Average sale prices rose from £402,143 in 2018 to £565,000 in 2024 (+40%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 9 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 9 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Lawns compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Lawns has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX32 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £454,520 | 12 Jul 2024 |
Sold prices on The Lawns
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, The Lawns EX32 9FJ | 12 Jul 2024 | £595,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, The Lawns EX32 9FJ | 28 May 2024 | £535,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, The Lawns EX32 9FJ | 18 Oct 2023 | £585,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, The Lawns EX32 9FJ | 19 Dec 2022 | £680,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, The Lawns EX32 9FJ | 30 Nov 2022 | £425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, The Lawns EX32 9FJ | 20 May 2022 | £553,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, The Lawns EX32 9FJ | 7 Apr 2022 | £340,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, The Lawns EX32 9FJ | 30 Sep 2021 | £635,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, The Lawns EX32 9FJ | 30 Jun 2021 | £500,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, The Lawns EX32 9FJ | 9 Mar 2021 | £475,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, The Lawns EX32 9FJ | 17 Apr 2019 | £410,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, The Lawns EX32 9FJ | 14 Dec 2018 | £425,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, The Lawns EX32 9FJ | 23 Nov 2018 | £390,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, The Lawns EX32 9FJ | 12 Oct 2018 | £295,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, The Lawns EX32 9FJ | 27 Sep 2018 | £295,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, The Lawns EX32 9FJ | 17 Sep 2018 | £301,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, The Lawns EX32 9FJ | 14 Sep 2018 | £375,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, The Lawns EX32 9FJ | 20 Aug 2018 | £395,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, The Lawns EX32 9FJ | 16 Aug 2018 | £495,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 13, The Lawns EX32 9FJ | 10 Aug 2018 | £520,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, The Lawns EX32 9FJ | 3 Aug 2018 | £395,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, The Lawns EX32 9FJ | 8 Jun 2018 | £495,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, The Lawns EX32 9FJ | 11 May 2018 | £382,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, The Lawns EX32 9FJ | 19 Apr 2018 | £462,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, The Lawns EX32 9FJ | 9 Mar 2018 | £405,000 | Detached New build | 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, The Lawns | £395,000 (Aug 2018) → £595,000 (Jul 2024) | +51% over 6 yrs |
| 1, The Lawns | £382,000 (May 2018) → £535,000 (May 2024) | +40% over 6 yrs |
| 7, The Lawns | £425,000 (Dec 2018) → £585,000 (Oct 2023) | +38% over 5 yrs |
| 14, The Lawns | £495,000 (Jun 2018) → £680,000 (Dec 2022) | +37% over 5 yrs |
| 2, The Lawns | £301,000 (Sep 2018) → £425,000 (Nov 2022) | +41% over 4 yrs |
| 3, The Lawns | £410,000 (Apr 2019) → £475,000 (Mar 2021) → £553,000 (May 2022) | +35% over 3 yrs |
| 4, The Lawns | £295,000 (Sep 2018) → £340,000 (Apr 2022) | +15% over 4 yrs |
| 15, The Lawns | £462,000 (Apr 2018) → £635,000 (Sep 2021) | +37% over 3 yrs |
| 11, The Lawns | £395,000 (Aug 2018) → £500,000 (Jun 2021) | +27% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Lawns
Crime
79 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Lawns 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 | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Drugs | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Lawns is in or near 8 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Tidal River Taw from Bishops Tawton to Barnstaple Flood alert area
- 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
- 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 The Lawns
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lampard Community School 196 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy 469 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Park Community School 1,408 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Eden Park Academy 118 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| Orchard Vale Community School 311 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Bishops Tawton Primary School 161 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Landkey Community Primary Academy 178 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 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 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Chapelton (Devon) station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min walk
- Umberleigh station 5.3 mi · 1 hr 45 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Sandford Close (E-bound, Landkey Road) 1 min walk
- River View (W-bound, Landkey Road) 2 min walk
- Jon Beer Auto Services (W-bound, Mount Sandford Road) 5 min walk
- Jon Beer Auto Services (E-bound, Mount Sandford Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 0.4 mi - Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 1.3 mi - Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 1.4 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 8 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 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 84.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 899 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,235 |
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 EX32
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- Silverwood Heights£283k
- Barton Road£175k
- Westacott Meadow£319k
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