Houses for sale in Barnstaple, Devon


House Prices in Barnstaple

Properties in Barnstaple have an average house price of £302k and had 2,131 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Barnstaple is an area in Devon with 22,757 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £1.69M.


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Property price trends in Barnstaple

According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Barnstaple sold for £278,052 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 28,653 sales logged over the past 31 years.

Prices have fallen back over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £304,617, that's a fall of roughly 8.7%.

Looking back five years, average prices are down about 5.9% since 2021, a drop of around £17,489 in cash terms.

Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £231,309, so the typical sold price has climbed about 20.2% since then, roughly 1.9% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 2.2%.

Frequently asked questions about Barnstaple


What is the average price for a property for sale in Barnstaple?

The average price for a property for sale in Barnstaple is £301,959. This amount is 16% lower than the average price in Devon. There are more than 10,000 property listings for sale in Barnstaple.


What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Barnstaple?

The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Barnstaple are Two Rivers at an average of £535,200, North Molton at an average of £502,930 and Instow at an average of £471,214.


What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Barnstaple?

The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Barnstaple are Barnstaple Central at an average of £150,069, Central Town at an average of £203,809 and Barnstaple with Westacott at an average of £220,000.


Which train stations are available in or near Barnstaple?

Some of the train stations available in or near Barnstaple are Barnstaple, Chapelton and Umberleigh.


Property Price Paid in Barnstaple by Year

The average sold property price by year was:

Year Average Sold Price Price Change
Sold Properties More information
2026 £278,052
Price decrease
-7%
38 Properties
2025 £297,230
Price decrease
-3%
684 Properties
2024 £305,118
Price increase
0,2%
795 Properties
2023 £304,617
Price decrease
-5%
614 Properties
2022 £320,476
Price increase
8%
826 Properties
2021 £295,541
Price increase
10%
1,173 Properties
2020 £267,016
Price increase
3%
953 Properties
2019 £259,446
Price increase
0,3%
992 Properties
2018 £258,574
Price increase
3%
1,013 Properties
2017 £249,822
Price increase
7%
1,085 Properties
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Property Price per Property Type in Barnstaple

Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.

The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:

Property Type Average Sold Price Sold Properties
Semi Detached House £287,656.00 446 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £227,989.00 644 Terraced Houses
Detached House £408,460.00 822 Detached Houses
Flat £148,862.00 219 Flats
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Transport in Barnstaple

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