Wayfaring, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX32 9HB.
At a glance
5 property sales on Wayfaring, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £350,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £369,800.
House prices on Wayfaring compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Wayfaring 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 | 5 | £369,800 | 27 Nov 2025 |
Sold prices on Wayfaring
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Wayfaring EX32 9HB | 27 Nov 2025 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Wayfaring EX32 9HB | 17 Aug 2022 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Wayfaring EX32 9HB | 13 Aug 2021 | £372,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Wayfaring EX32 9HB | 26 Jul 2018 | £385,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Wayfaring EX32 9HB | 17 Jul 2018 | £292,000 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Wayfaring
Crime
94 crimes were reported within about a mile of Wayfaring 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 | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Drugs | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Wayfaring is in or near 6 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
- River Taw (Lower) from Newnham Bridge to Barnstaple, including Umberleigh 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 Wayfaring
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lampard Community School 196 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy 469 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Eden Park Academy 118 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| Orchard Vale Community School 311 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Park Community School 1,408 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple 214 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Landkey Community Primary Academy 178 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | 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 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Chapelton (Devon) station 3.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Pollards (W-Bound) 2 min walk
- The Pollards (E-Bound) 3 min walk
- Tesco Superstore (NW-bound, Rose Lane) 5 min walk
- Lower Moor (SE-bound, Barton Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 0.4 mi - Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 1.1 mi - Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 1.2 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 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
- Harford Way£241k
- Long Meadow Drive£156k
- Newport Road£165k
- Chanters Hill£289k
- Barum Court£124k
- Alexandra Road£75k
- Crookmans Close£211k
- Victoria Street£173k
- Silverwood Heights£283k
- Barton Road£175k
- Westacott Meadow£319k
- Garden Green£485k