Lower Abbots, Buckland Brewer, Bideford
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX39 5FH.
At a glance
34 property sales on Lower Abbots, Buckland Brewer, Bideford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2022. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £255,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £329,479. Average sale prices fell from £375,000 in 2022 to £269,857 in 2025 (-28%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2022; 0 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Lower Abbots compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lower Abbots has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX39 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £329,479 | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 10 | £249,400 | 24 Oct 2025 |
Sold prices on Lower Abbots
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 24 Oct 2025 | £255,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 13, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 17 Oct 2025 | £240,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 10 Oct 2025 | £245,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 19 Sep 2025 | £367,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 19 Sep 2025 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 35, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 18 Jul 2025 | £242,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 27 Jun 2025 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 28 Mar 2025 | £239,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 13 Dec 2024 | £275,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 31 Oct 2024 | £310,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 29 Oct 2024 | £410,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 3 Oct 2024 | £228,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 5 Sep 2024 | £240,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 29 Jul 2024 | £280,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 31, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 31 May 2024 | £400,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 22, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 17 May 2024 | £260,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 25, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 17 May 2024 | £345,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 21, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 30 Apr 2024 | £255,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 23, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 29 Feb 2024 | £245,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 24, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 19 Feb 2024 | £251,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 8 Feb 2024 | £315,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 18 Jan 2024 | £300,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 17 Jan 2024 | £305,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 29 Sep 2023 | £330,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 34, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 4 Sep 2023 | £337,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 29, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 4 Aug 2023 | £365,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 3 Aug 2023 | £345,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 28, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 28 Jul 2023 | £355,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 30, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 10 Jul 2023 | £365,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 33, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 16 Jun 2023 | £360,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 26, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 17 May 2023 | £260,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 28 Apr 2023 | £365,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 27, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 28 Apr 2023 | £260,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 32, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 16 Dec 2022 | £480,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 16 Dec 2022 | £270,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 31, Lower Abbots EX39 5FH | 25 May 2021 | £500,000 | Other | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Lower Abbots | £305,000 (Jan 2024) → £300,000 (Sep 2025) | -2% over 2 yrs |
| 5, Lower Abbots | £345,000 (Aug 2023) → £320,000 (Jun 2025) | -7% over 2 yrs |
| 31, Lower Abbots | £500,000 (May 2021) → £400,000 (May 2024) | -20% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Lower Abbots
Crime
2 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lower Abbots 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 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Lower Abbots is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper Torridge area 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 Lower Abbots
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckland Brewer Primary School 49 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.1 mi |
| Monkleigh Primary School 137 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Parkham Primary School 55 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.1 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
Nearest bus stops
- Church (opp, Tower Hill) 4 min walk
- Church (NW-bound, Tower Hill) 4 min walk
- Castle Meadow (opp) 7 min walk
- Castle Meadow (S-bound) 7 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 4 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 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 80.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 780 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 28.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,863 |
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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