Dewberry Drive Barnstaple, North Devon
19 addresses across 1 postcode (EX31), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 27500727.
- Sales: 26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £215,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9, D: 5).
- 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 B; 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 1.7 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 28 to 35 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brannam Medical Centre, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | £215,000 | £210,000 | £249,500 |
| 2020 | 1 | £252,500 | £252,500 | £252,500 |
| 2018 | 2 | £175,250 | £172,000 | £178,500 |
| 2014 | 2 | £177,500 | £170,000 | £185,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £164,950 | £164,950 | £164,950 |
| 2003 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £138,000 | £138,000 | £138,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £83,950 | £83,950 | £83,950 |
| 1999 | 1 | £68,000 | £68,000 | £68,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £53,000 | £42,000 | £64,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 2021 | 9 EX31 3RD | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2021 | 16 EX31 3RD | Detached | £249,500 | |
| 12 Feb 2021 | 8 EX31 3RD | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2020 | 13 EX31 3RD | Detached | £252,500 | |
| 21 Jun 2019 | 4 EX31 3RD | Other | £5,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Sep 2018 | 4 EX31 3RD | Detached | £245,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Sep 2018 | 11 EX31 3RD | Semi-detached | £178,500 | |
| 23 Apr 2018 | 8 EX31 3RD | Semi-detached | £172,000 | |
| 5 Jun 2014 | 16 EX31 3RD | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2014 | 14 EX31 3RD | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 3 Feb 2012 | 5 EX31 3RD | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2011 | 12 EX31 3RD | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2004 | 10 EX31 3RD | Semi-detached | £164,950 | |
| 20 Jun 2003 | 1 EX31 3RD | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2002 | 4 EX31 3RD | Detached | £138,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2000 | 5 EX31 3RD | Detached | £83,950 | |
| 19 Nov 1999 | 12 EX31 3RD | Detached | £68,000 | |
| 12 Feb 1998 | 2 EX31 3RD | Terraced | £64,000 | |
| 12 Feb 1998 | 10 EX31 3RD | Detached | £42,000 | |
| 31 Jan 1997 | 1 EX31 3RD | Detached | £59,950 | |
| 15 Nov 1996 | 14 EX31 3RD | Semi-detached | £53,500 | |
| 24 Jun 1996 | 8 EX31 3RD | Semi-detached | £44,677 | |
| 29 Mar 1996 | 5 EX31 3RD | Detached | £51,500 | |
| 15 Dec 1995 | 10 EX31 3RD | Detached | £48,513 | |
| 7 Jul 1995 | 2 EX31 3RD | Terraced | £58,250 | |
| 28 Mar 1995 | 16 EX31 3RD | Detached | £51,000 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 60 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (7); Bungalow, semi-detached (4); House, detached (3). Built: 1991-1995 (9); 1996-2002 (2); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 B (38% of about 710 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.
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 19 addresses are between 28 m and 35 m above sea level (31 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX31 3RD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barnstaple 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Chapelton (Devon) 160 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Umberleigh 54,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11 km (6.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest End of Ellerslie Road Roundswell | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Barnstaple | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Instow Ferry Landing | 7 km (4.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Cattle Market Car Park | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 60.3 km (37 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 63.3 km (39 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Brannam Medical Centre | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hillcrest Smiles Limited | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | North Devon District Hospital | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Barnstaple Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Roundswell Services Cashzone | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,140 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 910 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,700 m² | 270 m |
| Allotments | Babbages Allotments 4,180 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor Wood | Wood | 680 m (0.4 miles) north |
| The Jakes | Tidal water | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Penhill Ridge | Wetland | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
| Tent Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Sowden Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) east |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 19 |
10 of the street's 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars Inn EX31 2HE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 300 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| St Michaels Nursery EX31 2DB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Sainsbury's EX31 3NH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Dec 2023 |
| EarlyBirds Day Nursery EX31 2HJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tesco Express EX31 2JG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited EX31 3RY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 May 2022 |
| Sticklepath Community School EX31 2HH | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Action for Children EX31 2HH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2014 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Brynsworthy Park (3); On or near Mulberry Way (3); On or near Oakhill Rise (2); On or near Juniper Court (2); On or near Periwinkle Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- EX31 3RD: 19 addresses of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Bramble Walk · Cornflower Close · Oakhill Rise · Meadowsweet Lane · Parklands · Honeysuckle Close · Brynsworthy Park · Higher Elmwood · Juniper Court · Bickington Road · Periwinkle Drive · Brook Court
All the streets in EX31 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.