Venn Close, Instow, Bideford
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX39 4LZ.
At a glance
4 property sales on Venn Close, Instow, Bideford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 19 Dec 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £295,817. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Venn Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Venn Close 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £295,817 | 18 May 2018 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £235,000 | 19 Dec 2024 |
Sold prices on Venn Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Venn Close EX39 4LZ | 19 Dec 2024 | £235,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Venn Close EX39 4LZ | 18 May 2018 | £375,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Venn Close EX39 4LZ | 9 Jun 2017 | £232,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Venn Close EX39 4LZ | 1 Aug 2016 | £279,950 | Terraced | 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, Venn Close | £279,950 (Aug 2016) → £375,000 (May 2018) | +34% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Venn Close
Crime
6 crimes were reported within about a mile of Venn Close 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).
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Venn Close is in or near 5 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
- Lower Torridge area Flood alert area
- Tidal locations in the Taw Torridge Estuary 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 Venn Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instow Community Primary and Pre-School 136 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Appledore School 244 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Fremington Primary School 309 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School 184 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.4 mi |
| St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School 110 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–7 | Report | 2.4 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 4.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Rectory Lane (SW-bound, West Yelland) 2 min walk
- Estuary View (NE-bound, West Yelland) 2 min walk
- Welch's Lane (SW-bound, West Yelland) 8 min walk
- Welch's Lane (NE-bound, West Yelland) 8 min walk
GP surgeries
- Fremington Medical Centre
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple · 2.1 mi - Northam Surgery
Bay View Road, Northam, Bideford · 2.6 mi - Wooda Surgery
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford · 3.3 mi - Bideford Medical Centre
Abbotsham Road, Bideford · 3.6 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 5 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 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 23.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 678 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 10.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 54.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 35.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,467 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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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