Chichester Crescent Barnstaple, North Devon
9 addresses across 1 postcode (EX32), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 27500905.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £475,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in North Devon costs £2,642 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 27 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Litchdon Medical Centre, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £445,000 | £445,000 | £445,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £374,750 | £350,000 | £399,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £273,000 | £273,000 | £273,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £157,000 | £157,000 | £157,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £169,000 | £169,000 | £169,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £109,000 | £109,000 | £109,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2024 | 8 EX32 9JH | Semi-detached | £475,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2022 | 7 EX32 9JH | Detached | £445,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2020 | 2 EX32 9JH | Detached | £399,500 | |
| 28 Sep 2020 | 1 EX32 9JH | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2015 | 8 EX32 9JH | Semi-detached | £295,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2014 | 1 EX32 9JH | Detached | £295,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Jan 2007 | 4 EX32 9JH | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2005 | 3 EX32 9JH | Detached | £273,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2001 | 7 EX32 9JH | Detached | £157,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2000 | 5 EX32 9JH | Detached | £169,000 | |
| 26 Feb 1999 | 8 EX32 9JH | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 3 May 1997 | 4 EX32 9JH | Detached | £109,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 140 m². Most common: House, detached (4). Built: 1983-1990 (3); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in North Devon in 2026-27: Band D £2,642 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,761 | £2,055 | £2,349 | £2,642 | £3,229 | £3,817 | £4,404 | £5,284 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (34% of about 610 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land North of Bishops Tawton Road (A377), Chestwood, Bishops Tawton, , Barnstaple, EX32 0AX: up to 3 homes, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- St Johns Garden Centre, St Johns Lane, Newport, , Barnstaple, EX32 9DD: up to 44 homes, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 27 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX32 9JH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barnstaple 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Chapelton (Devon) 160 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Umberleigh 54,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km (5.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fortescue Road Newport | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Barnstaple | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Instow Ferry Landing | 9.6 km (6 miles) |
| Car parks | Cattle Market Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 57.9 km (36 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 61.3 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Litchdon Medical Centre | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newport Pharmacy And Health Clinic | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Next Wave Dental | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | North Devon District Hospital | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Barnstaple Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BB Stores Cashzone | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 520 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 180 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rock Park 12 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Sunnybank Allotments 1.3 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Pill House, a listed building (Grade II*), 410 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 51 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pill House | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Rosehill | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Barnstaple Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Black Rock Pit | Tidal water | 910 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Westacott Pit | Tidal water | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Elmpark Copse | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Sowden Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Tent Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 9 | 9 |
None of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Devon: see them on the North Devon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 330 m | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Eden Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishops Tawton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Orchard Vale Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Community School EX32 9AX | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Park Lane Care Home EX32 9AL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy EX32 9BW | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Residential Care Home EX32 9BW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2017 |
| Weirholme Annex B&B EX32 9BW | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Wellesley EX32 9BZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2010 |
| Hong Kong House EX32 9BQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Rising Sun EX32 9BQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near South Park (4); On or near Villa Close (3); On or near Chichester Road (2); On or near Fortescue Road (1); On or near Willow Tree Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- EX32 9JH: 9 addresses
Nearby streets
Squires Close · Honeywell Close · Fortescue Road · Chichester Road · Bishops Tawton Road · Bishop's Tawton Road · Chichester Close · Rumsam Road · Rumsam Close · Willow Tree Road · Villa Close · South Park
All the streets in EX32 and across North Devon.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.