Shirwell, Barnstaple - EX31 4JR
Key Postcode Insights
EX31 4JR is a residential postcode situated on Shirwell, Barnstaple, EX31 with 7 addresses.
It ranks as the 340th largest and 463rd 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 7 properties: 7 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £431,623
- 10 Year change
- up 38.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,335pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £368/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
EX31 4JR is a residential postcode situated on Shirwell, Barnstaple, EX31 with 7 addresses.
It ranks as the 340th largest and 463rd 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 7 properties: 7 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £431,623
- 10 Year change
- up 38.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,335pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £368/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.7%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin EX31 4JR
- 3 Shirwell Cross Barnstaple
3 Bed Period House
- Holly Cottage
5 Bed Period House
- Little Cottage
House
- Parkside
3 Bed Period House
- Rockall Cottage
3 Bed Period House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in EX31 4JR sold for £357,000 on 19th January 2023. Since then prices are down an average of 4.9%.
The current average value in the postcode is £431,623.
The EX31 4JR Sales Market has increased by 38.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0% | £431,623 |
| June 2025 | -2.2% | £431,478 |
| June 2024 | -1.5% | £441,377 |
| June 2023 | 0.7% | £448,214 |
| June 2022 | 15.4% | £445,197 |
| June 2021 | 10.3% | £385,755 |
| June 2020 | 1.7% | £349,807 |
| June 2019 | 1% | £343,821 |
| June 2018 | 4.4% | £340,461 |
| June 2017 | 4.6% | £325,983 |
| June 2016 | 1.9% | £311,657 |
| June 2015 | 4.1% | £305,900 |
| June 2014 | 3.4% | £293,909 |
| June 2013 | -0.8% | £284,355 |
| June 2012 | 2.2% | £286,534 |
| June 2011 | -1.1% | £280,385 |
| June 2010 | 8.7% | £283,582 |
| June 2009 | -9.9% | £260,775 |
| June 2008 | -1.6% | £289,551 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £294,132 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,335.
The EX31 4JR Rental Market has increased by 54.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.6% | £1,335pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.8% | £1,289pcm |
| June 2024 | 4.2% | £1,242pcm |
| June 2023 | 5.7% | £1,192pcm |
| June 2022 | 11.3% | £1,128pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.3% | £1,013pcm |
| June 2020 | 2% | £936pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.9% | £917pcm |
| June 2018 | 2% | £909pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.1% | £891pcm |
| June 2016 | 1.3% | £864pcm |
| June 2015 | 1.7% | £853pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.9% | £839pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.5% | £823pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.2% | £819pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.4% | £809pcm |
| June 2010 | 5.8% | £798pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.5% | £754pcm |
| June 2008 | 1% | £798pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £790pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 19th January 2023 for £357,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 4.9%. The postcode has had a total of 6 sales since 1995.
EX31 4JR has seen 1 sale in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jan 2023£357,000 | 3 Bed HouseRockall Cottage, Barnstaple, EX31 4JRRockall Cottage, Barnstaple, EX31 4JR
- Sold Mar 2021£390,000 | 4 Bed HouseThe Orchard, Barnstaple, EX31 4JRThe Orchard, Barnstaple, EX31 4JR
- Sold Mar 2020£455,000 | 5 Bed HouseHolly Cottage, Barnstaple, EX31 4JRHolly Cottage, Barnstaple, EX31 4JR
- Sold Oct 2012£340,000 | 5 Bed HouseHolly Cottage, Barnstaple, EX31 4JRHolly Cottage, Barnstaple, EX31 4JR
- Sold Sep 2000£142,500 | 3 Bed HouseRockall Cottage, Barnstaple, EX31 4JRRockall Cottage, Barnstaple, EX31 4JR
Nearby Postcodes
EX31 4JR is the 340th largest and the 463rd most expensive postcode out of the 912 postcodes in the EX31 area.
- EX31 4JS, Shirwell, Barnstaple, EX31EX31 4JS12 Addresses|50 m away
- EX31 4JP, Cross Park Crescent, Shirwell, Barnstaple, EX31EX31 4JP8 Addresses|98 m away
- EX31 4JT, Shirwell, Barnstaple, EX31EX31 4JT5 Addresses|199 m away
- EX31 4JW, Youlston Close, Shirwell, Barnstaple, EX31EX31 4JW8 Addresses|214 m away
- EX31 4JN, Shirwell, Barnstaple, EX31EX31 4JN9 Addresses|424 m away
Property Types
- 5 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 modern house built after 1980
- 1 other address of unknown type
- period house (5)
- modern house (1)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 6 properties.
- The most common rating is E.
- A (0)
- E (3)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (1)
- G (1)
- D (0)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jun 2021£1,100,000 | 4 Bed HouseHartpiece Cottage, Barnstaple, EX31 4LGHartpiece Cottage, Barnstaple, EX31 4LG
- Sold Aug 2023£865,000 | 5 Bed HouseNorth Cottage, Barnstaple, EX31 4LENorth Cottage, Barnstaple, EX31 4LE
- Sold Dec 2021£855,000 | 5 Bed HouseThe Millens, Barnstaple, EX31 4LFThe Millens, Barnstaple, EX31 4LF
Schools Nearby
- Shirwell Community Primary School300 m away
- Goodleigh Church of England Primary School3.0 km away
- Orchard Vale Community School4.2 km away
- Pilton Community College4.8 km away
- The Park Community School5.6 km away
- Braunton Academy9.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to EX31 4JR is Barnstaple station, which is 5.7 kilometres away.
- Barnstaple|5.7 km away
- Chapelton (Devon)|11.1 km away
- Umberleigh|13.4 km away
- Portsmouth Arms|18.2 km away
