Babbages - EX31 2LL
Key Postcode Insights
EX31 2LL is a residential postcode situated on Babbages, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31 with 5 addresses.
It ranks as the 232nd largest and 29th most expensive of the 912 postcodes in the EX31 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 5 properties: 3 houses and 2 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £152,666
- 10 Year change
- up 30.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £720pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 44.6%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £222/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
EX31 2LL is a residential postcode situated on Babbages, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31 with 5 addresses.
It ranks as the 232nd largest and 29th most expensive of the 912 postcodes in the EX31 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 5 properties: 3 houses and 2 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £152,666
- 10 Year change
- up 30.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £720pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 44.6%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £222/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.7%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin EX31 2LL
- Flat
Unknown
- 2A Babbages
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 3A Babbages
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 4A Babbages
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 5A Babbages
Unknown
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in EX31 2LL sold for £160,000 on 29th January 2026. Since then prices are up an average of 1.7%.
The current average value in the postcode is £152,666.
The EX31 2LL Sales Market has increased by 30.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.1% | £152,666 |
| June 2025 | -0.5% | £150,957 |
| June 2024 | -2.7% | £151,765 |
| June 2023 | -0.4% | £155,991 |
| June 2022 | 12.5% | £156,570 |
| June 2021 | 10.8% | £139,128 |
| June 2020 | 0.2% | £125,511 |
| June 2019 | -0.6% | £125,240 |
| June 2018 | 3.3% | £125,951 |
| June 2017 | 3.8% | £121,942 |
| June 2016 | 1.6% | £117,443 |
| June 2015 | 5.6% | £115,585 |
| June 2014 | 2.7% | £109,441 |
| June 2013 | -0.4% | £106,522 |
| June 2012 | 2.4% | £106,971 |
| June 2011 | -2.8% | £104,504 |
| June 2010 | 5% | £107,507 |
| June 2009 | -11% | £102,381 |
| June 2008 | -2.7% | £115,079 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £118,296 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £720.
The EX31 2LL Rental Market has increased by 44.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 5% | £720pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.5% | £685pcm |
| June 2024 | 3.7% | £656pcm |
| June 2023 | 4.4% | £633pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.7% | £606pcm |
| June 2021 | 5.4% | £553pcm |
| June 2020 | 2% | £524pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.3% | £514pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.6% | £507pcm |
| June 2017 | 1.3% | £504pcm |
| June 2016 | 0.9% | £498pcm |
| June 2015 | 2% | £494pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.7% | £484pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.8% | £476pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.4% | £472pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.2% | £470pcm |
| June 2010 | 3% | £469pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.8% | £456pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.8% | £484pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £480pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 29th January 2026 for £160,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 1.7%. The postcode has had a total of 10 sales since 1995.
EX31 2LL has seen 1 sale in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jan 2026£160,000 | 3 Bed House3A, Babbages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LL3A, Babbages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LL
- Sold Oct 2017£140,000 | 3 Bed House3A, Babbages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LL3A, Babbages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LL
- Sold Jul 2017£163,000 | 3 Bed House2A, Babbages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LL2A, Babbages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LL
- Sold Jun 2017£165,000 | 3 Bed House3A, Babbages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LL3A, Babbages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LL
- Sold Jun 2015£146,500 | 3 Bed House4A, Babbages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LL4A, Babbages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LL
Nearby Postcodes
EX31 2LL is the 232nd largest and the 29th most expensive postcode out of the 912 postcodes in the EX31 area.
- EX31 2LJ, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31EX31 2LJ5 Addresses|12 m away
- EX31 2LP, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31EX31 2LP10 Addresses|42 m away
- EX31 2LN, Babbages, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31EX31 2LN16 Addresses|54 m away
- EX31 2LW, Babbages, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31EX31 2LW31 Addresses|76 m away
- EX31 2LR, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31EX31 2LR4 Addresses|79 m away
Property Types
- 3 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (3)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 3 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jul 2023£215,000 | 3 Bed House60, Babbages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LW60, Babbages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LW
- Sold Dec 2025£210,000 | 3 Bed House10, Babbages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LW10, Babbages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LW
- Sold May 2025£201,500 | 3 Bed House11, Babbages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LN11, Babbages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LN
Schools Nearby
- Roundswell Community Primary Academy700 m away
- Sticklepath Community Primary Academy1.2 km away
- Fremington Primary School2.0 km away
- Pilton Community College2.6 km away
- The Park Community School3.5 km away
- Braunton Academy5.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to EX31 2LL is Barnstaple station, which is 2.5 kilometres away.
- Barnstaple|2.5 km away
- Chapelton (Devon)|8.3 km away
- Umberleigh|11.8 km away
- Portsmouth Arms|16.6 km away
