Youings Drive, Barnstaple
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX31 1QL.
At a glance
21 property sales on Youings Drive, Barnstaple have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £287,500. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £271,788. Average sale prices rose from £201,500 in 2016 to £287,500 in 2026 (+43%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Youings Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all EX31 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 12 | £271,788 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Terraced | 8 | £257,063 | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Detached | 1 | £290,000 | 11 Nov 2022 |
Sold prices on Youings Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13, Youings Drive EX31 1QL | 13 Mar 2026 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Youings Drive EX31 1QL | 16 Jan 2026 | £335,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 33, Youings Drive EX31 1QL | 23 Jul 2025 | £320,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 32, Youings Drive EX31 1QL | 18 Jul 2025 | £343,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Youings Drive EX31 1QL | 18 Jun 2025 | £346,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Youings Drive EX31 1QL | 7 Feb 2025 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Rustlings, 1B, Youings Drive EX31 1QL | 28 Nov 2024 | £353,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 45, Youings Drive EX31 1QL | 25 Nov 2024 | £252,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 47, Youings Drive EX31 1QL | 3 Nov 2023 | £267,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Youings Drive EX31 1QL | 11 Nov 2022 | £290,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 33, Youings Drive EX31 1QL | 27 Aug 2021 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Youings Drive EX31 1QL | 7 Jun 2021 | £259,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Youings Drive EX31 1QL | 16 Dec 2019 | £252,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Youings Drive EX31 1QL | 29 Nov 2019 | £261,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Youings Drive EX31 1QL | 8 Nov 2019 | £208,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, Youings Drive EX31 1QL | 10 May 2019 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Youings Drive EX31 1QL | 22 Sep 2017 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Youings Drive EX31 1QL | 21 Aug 2017 | £245,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Youings Drive EX31 1QL | 20 Jan 2017 | £186,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Youings Drive EX31 1QL | 29 Nov 2016 | £213,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Youings Drive EX31 1QL | 30 Jun 2016 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Youings Drive EX31 1QL | 30 Jun 2016 | £204,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13, Youings Drive | £195,000 (May 2019) → £240,000 (Mar 2026) | +23% over 7 yrs |
| 19, Youings Drive | £230,000 (Sep 2017) → £335,000 (Jan 2026) | +46% over 8 yrs |
| 33, Youings Drive | £300,000 (Aug 2021) → £320,000 (Jul 2025) | +7% over 4 yrs |
| 32, Youings Drive | £261,000 (Nov 2019) → £343,000 (Jul 2025) | +31% over 6 yrs |
| 23, Youings Drive | £252,500 (Dec 2019) → £320,000 (Feb 2025) | +27% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Youings Drive
Crime
181 crimes were reported within about a mile of Youings Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 70 |
| Shoplifting | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 14 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Public order | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Youings Drive is in or near 8 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
- Bradiford Water from Muddiford to Bradiford 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 Youings Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfield School 183 pupils | Foundation special school | 3–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Pilton Infants' Academy 172 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy 261 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Yeo Valley Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Pilton Community College 1,165 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple 214 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Eden Park Academy 118 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement 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 1.2 mi · 25 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Youings Drive (N-bound, Youings Drive) 1 min walk
- Youings Drive Roundabout (SE-bound) 2 min walk
- Westaway Plain (NE-bound) 2 min walk
- North Road (N-bound, North Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Queen's Medical Centre
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple · 0.8 mi - Brannam Medical Centre
Brannams Square, Litchdon Street, Barnstaple · 0.9 mi - Litchdon Medical Centre
Landkey Road, Barnstaple · 1.6 mi - Fremington Medical Centre
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple · 3.2 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 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 670 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,487 |
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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