EX31 — Barnstaple
Every number below comes from real recorded sales in EX31 (Barnstaple, North Devon) — 15,942 sales over 32 years of market history across 8 areas.
In 1995 the middle of the EX31 market was £56,950. The 2026 median: £308,000 — 5.4 times the starting point. 2002 was the year to be holding: the median rose +30.9% in twelve months. Anyone who bought just before 2008 learned about -9.4% the hard way.
Median sold price in EX31
| Year | Median sold price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | £56,950 | 447 |
| 2000 | £84,950 | 613 |
| 2005 | £181,000 | 422 |
| 2010 | £199,975 | 336 |
| 2015 | £225,000 | 483 |
| 2020 | £271,000 | 602 |
| 2025 | £305,000 | 447 |
| 2026 | £308,000 | 87 |
The areas on the board
The board splits EX31 into 8 areas, weighted by how much actually sells in each:
- Roundswell (26% of local sales) — busiest streets: Meadow Brook, Middle Combe Drive, Coopers Drive
- Barnstaple (EX31 1) (18% of local sales) — busiest streets: Mills Way, Westaway Heights, Pilton Street
- Fremington (17% of local sales) — busiest streets: Sampson'S Plantation, Yelland Road, Taw View
- Sticklepath (15% of local sales) — busiest streets: Taw Wharf, Sticklepath Hill, Lynhurst Avenue
- Bickington (10% of local sales) — busiest streets: Lower Cross Road, Lyddicleave, Bickington Lodge Estate
- Barnstaple (EX31 3) (6% of local sales) — busiest streets: Tawcroft Way, Elizabeth Drive, Philip Avenue
- Barnstaple (EX31 4) (4% of local sales) — busiest streets: Windsor Road, Greenmeadow Drive, Trayne Heights
- Yelland (4% of local sales) — busiest streets: Allenstyle Drive, Pottery Lane, Yelland Road
Now you've seen the history — play the EX31 board and try to beat it.
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