The Orchards, Swimbridge, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX32 0PZ.
At a glance
5 property sales on The Orchards, Swimbridge, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 15 Jul 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £268,250. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Orchards compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Orchards 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 | 4 | £268,250 | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £360,000 | 16 Jun 2023 |
Sold prices on The Orchards
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, The Orchards EX32 0PZ | 15 Jul 2025 | £266,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, The Orchards EX32 0PZ | 14 Feb 2025 | £310,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, The Orchards EX32 0PZ | 4 Sep 2024 | £247,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, The Orchards EX32 0PZ | 16 Jun 2023 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, The Orchards EX32 0PZ | 17 Mar 2017 | £250,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3, The Orchards | £250,000 (Mar 2017) → £310,000 (Feb 2025) | +24% over 8 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Orchards
Crime
1 crime was reported within about a mile of The Orchards 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 | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Orchards is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- North Devon coast from Hartland Point to Lynmouth 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
- Landkey Stream from Swimbridge to Bishop's Tawton, including Landkey 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 The Orchards
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swimbridge Church of England Primary School 79 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Landkey Community Primary Academy 178 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.0 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
- Chapelton (Devon) station 3.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min walk
- Umberleigh station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min walk
- Barnstaple station 4.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Orchards (E-bound, Blakes Hill Road) 1 min walk
- Dennington Hill (W-bound, Blakes Hill Road) 1 min walk
- Bridge (SE-bound) 3 min walk
- Bridge (NW-bound, Blakes Hill Road) 4 min walk
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.
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