Down Lane, Braunton
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX33 2LE.
At a glance
8 property sales on Down Lane, Braunton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £560,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £617,433. That is 38% above the Braunton average of £406,413 over the same period. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Down Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all EX33 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £617,433 | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £560,500 | 22 Jul 2026 |
Sold prices on Down Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crownhill, Down Lane EX33 2LE | 22 Jul 2026 | £485,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Restormel, Down Lane EX33 2LE | 24 Oct 2025 | £636,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Wellpiece, Down Lane EX33 2LE | 6 Mar 2025 | £687,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| Field Close, Down Lane EX33 2LE | 14 Jun 2024 | £700,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Uplands, Down Lane EX33 2LE | 13 Jul 2022 | £997,100 | Detached | Freehold |
| Tree Tops, Down Lane EX33 2LE | 31 Mar 2022 | £1,100,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Bank Top, Down Lane EX33 2LE | 25 Feb 2022 | £550,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Ardelve, Down Lane EX33 2LE | 30 Jul 2018 | £430,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Field Close, Down Lane EX33 2LE | 19 Jan 2017 | £340,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Field Close, Down Lane | £340,000 (Jan 2017) → £700,000 (Jun 2024) | +106% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Down Lane
Crime
35 crimes were reported within about a mile of Down Lane 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 | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Down Lane 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
- River Caen at Braunton Flood warning 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 Down Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caen Community Primary School 328 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Southmead School 341 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Braunton Academy 828 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Kingsacre Primary School 177 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Georgeham Church of England Primary School 76 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.8 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 33 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- SQ Restaurant (Stop B, Exeter Road) 6 min walk
- George Inn (Stop A, Exeter Road) 6 min walk
- The Bridge (E-bound, Caen Street) 8 min walk
- The Bridge (W-bound, Caen Street) 8 min walk
GP surgeries
- Caen Medical Centre
Caen Street, Braunton · 0.4 mi - Fremington Medical Centre
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple · 3.0 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 9 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 9 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 88.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 740 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 30.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,894 |
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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