Bickington, Barnstaple - EX31 2LU
Key Postcode Insights
EX31 2LU is a residential postcode situated on Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 284th largest and 122nd most expensive of the 912 postcodes in the EX31 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 6 properties: 6 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £238,923
- 10 Year change
- up 35.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,070pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 50.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £294/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.4%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
EX31 2LU is a residential postcode situated on Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 284th largest and 122nd most expensive of the 912 postcodes in the EX31 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 6 properties: 6 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £238,923
- 10 Year change
- up 35.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,070pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 50.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £294/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.4%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin EX31 2LU
- 1 Elm Cottages Barnstaple
Unknown
- 2 Elm Cottages Barnstaple
3 Bed Period House
- 3 Elm Cottages Barnstaple
3 Bed Period House
- 4 Elm Cottages Barnstaple
Unknown
- 5 Elm Cottages Barnstaple
3 Bed Period House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in EX31 2LU sold for £184,000 on 10th May 2019. Since then prices are up an average of 23.2%.
The current average value in the postcode is £238,923.
The EX31 2LU Sales Market has increased by 35.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.2% | £238,923 |
| June 2025 | -0.7% | £238,442 |
| June 2024 | -2.9% | £240,126 |
| June 2023 | 0.2% | £247,266 |
| June 2022 | 13.9% | £246,895 |
| June 2021 | 12.3% | £216,793 |
| June 2020 | 0% | £193,134 |
| June 2019 | -0.5% | £193,082 |
| June 2018 | 4.6% | £194,117 |
| June 2017 | 5% | £185,653 |
| June 2016 | 2% | £176,793 |
| June 2015 | 5.9% | £173,335 |
| June 2014 | 3.2% | £163,683 |
| June 2013 | -0.2% | £158,648 |
| June 2012 | 3% | £159,014 |
| June 2011 | -2.2% | £154,351 |
| June 2010 | 7.4% | £157,820 |
| June 2009 | -10.7% | £146,981 |
| June 2008 | -3.2% | £164,536 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £170,026 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,070.
The EX31 2LU Rental Market has increased by 50.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.1% | £1,070pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.3% | £1,028pcm |
| June 2024 | 3.5% | £986pcm |
| June 2023 | 4.9% | £952pcm |
| June 2022 | 11% | £908pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.8% | £818pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.8% | £766pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.4% | £753pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.8% | £743pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.5% | £729pcm |
| June 2016 | 1.2% | £711pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.2% | £703pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.2% | £687pcm |
| June 2013 | 1% | £673pcm |
| June 2012 | 1% | £666pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.8% | £660pcm |
| June 2010 | 5.3% | £654pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.4% | £622pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.3% | £657pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £655pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 10th May 2019 for £184,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 23.2%. The postcode has had a total of 10 sales since 1995.
EX31 2LU has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold May 2019£184,000 | 3 Bed House3 Elm Cottages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LU3 Elm Cottages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LU
- Sold Aug 2015£162,500 | 3 Bed House5 Elm Cottages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LU5 Elm Cottages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LU
- Sold Jun 2013£134,750 | 3 Bed House3 Elm Cottages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LU3 Elm Cottages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LU
- Sold May 2013£144,750 | 3 Bed House5 Elm Cottages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LU5 Elm Cottages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LU
- Sold Jan 2012£95,000 | 3 Bed House3 Elm Cottages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LU3 Elm Cottages, Barnstaple, EX31 2LU
Nearby Postcodes
EX31 2LU is the 284th largest and the 122nd most expensive postcode out of the 912 postcodes in the EX31 area.
- EX31 2LT, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31EX31 2LT4 Addresses|30 m away
- EX31 2LS, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31EX31 2LS3 Addresses|50 m away
- EX31 2LR, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31EX31 2LR4 Addresses|60 m away
- EX31 2PE, Mead Park Close, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31EX31 2PE16 Addresses|78 m away
- EX31 2LH, Bickington Lodge Estate, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31EX31 2LH46 Addresses|81 m away
Property Types
- 3 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 3 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (3)
- Unknown (3)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 3 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (2)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (3)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jun 2025£725,000 | 5 Bed HouseHighfield House, Barnstaple, EX31 2JGHighfield House, Barnstaple, EX31 2JG
- Sold Oct 2022£715,000 | 5 Bed HouseGreenacres, Barnstaple, EX31 2JGGreenacres, Barnstaple, EX31 2JG
- Sold Jun 2012£695,000 | 5 Bed HouseElmsleigh, Barnstaple, EX31 2JGElmsleigh, Barnstaple, EX31 2JG
Schools Nearby
- Roundswell Community Primary Academy800 m away
- Sticklepath Community Primary Academy1.3 km away
- Fremington Primary School1.9 km away
- Pilton Community College2.8 km away
- The Park Community School3.6 km away
- Braunton Academy5.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to EX31 2LU is Barnstaple station, which is 2.7 kilometres away.
- Barnstaple|2.7 km away
- Chapelton (Devon)|8.3 km away
- Umberleigh|11.9 km away
- Portsmouth Arms|16.7 km away
