Periwinkle Drive Barnstaple, North Devon
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (EX31), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 27503613.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £535,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 3).
- 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 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 550 m (0.3 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 36 to 38 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 Fremington Medical Centre, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £535,000 | £535,000 | £535,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | £357,500 | £350,000 | £365,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £515,000 | £515,000 | £515,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £260,500 | £260,000 | £261,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £249,950 | £249,950 | £249,950 |
| 2004 | 1 | £249,000 | £249,000 | £249,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £241,000 | £241,000 | £241,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £142,975 | £124,950 | £161,000 |
| 1996 | 6 | £79,500 | £74,000 | £99,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2026 | 5 EX31 3RU | Detached | £535,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 3 EX31 3RU | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 1 EX31 3RU | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2022 | 5 EX31 3RU | Detached | £515,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2020 | 5 EX31 3RU | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2014 | 1 EX31 3RU | Detached | £261,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2014 | 1 EX31 3RU | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 2 Dec 2013 | 7 EX31 3RU | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2012 | 6 EX31 3RU | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 12 Oct 2004 | 1 EX31 3RU | Detached | £249,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2003 | 2 EX31 3RU | Detached | £241,000 | |
| 6 Sep 2002 | 5 EX31 3RU | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2001 | 2 EX31 3RU | Detached | £161,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2001 | 4 EX31 3RU | Detached | £124,950 | |
| 27 Sep 1996 | 2 EX31 3RU | Detached | £96,000 | New build. |
| 14 Aug 1996 | 1 EX31 3RU | Detached | £80,500 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 1996 | 4 EX31 3RU | Detached | £74,000 | New build. |
| 17 May 1996 | 5 EX31 3RU | Detached | £99,000 | New build. |
| 28 Mar 1996 | 3 EX31 3RU | Detached | £78,500 | New build. |
| 13 Feb 1996 | 6 EX31 3RU | Detached | £77,000 | New build. |
| 29 Dec 1995 | 7 EX31 3RU | Detached | £80,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 94 m². Most common: House, detached (4); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1996-2002 (4); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 30 September 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 36 m and 38 m above sea level (37 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX31 3RB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EX31 3RU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barnstaple 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Chapelton (Devon) 160 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Umberleigh 54,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.2 km (6.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest End of Ellerslie Road Roundswell | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Barnstaple | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Instow Ferry Landing | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Cattle Market Car Park | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 60.5 km (38 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 63.4 km (39 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Fremington Medical Centre | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hillcrest Smiles Limited | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | North Devon District Hospital | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Barnstaple Police Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Roundswell Services Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,140 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 910 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,700 m² | 190 m |
| Allotments | Babbages Allotments 4,180 m² | 800 m (0.5 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 | 670 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| The Jakes | Tidal water | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Penhill Ridge | Wetland | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Tent Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2 miles) south-east |
| Saltpill Duck Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) west |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express EX31 2JG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Cedars Inn EX31 2HE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 340 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bickington Road (6); On or near Higher Cross Road (4); On or near Springfield Road (3); On or near Brynsworthy Park (3); On or near Currington Meadow (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 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) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 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
Nearby streets
Brynsworthy Park · Meadowsweet Lane · Currington Villas · Honeysuckle Close · Hollamoor View · Bramble Walk · Springfield Road · Hopperstyle · Yellaford Way · Cornflower Close · Dewberry Drive · Bickington Road
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.