Shirwell, Barnstaple - EX31 4LB
Key Postcode Insights
EX31 4LB is a residential postcode situated on Shirwell, Barnstaple, EX31 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 310th largest and 533rd 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: 5 houses and 1 flat.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £406,415
- 10 Year change
- up 35.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,182pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £338/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.5%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
EX31 4LB is a residential postcode situated on Shirwell, Barnstaple, EX31 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 310th largest and 533rd 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: 5 houses and 1 flat.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £406,415
- 10 Year change
- up 35.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,182pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £338/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.5%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin EX31 4LB
- East Okewill Farm
5 Bed Period House
- Jackdaw Barn
3 Bed House
- Okewill Cottage
Unknown
- Okewill Lodge
Unknown
- West Okewill
Building | 2 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in EX31 4LB sold for £325,000 on 15th September 2023. Since then prices are down an average of 2.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £406,415.
The EX31 4LB Sales Market has increased by 35.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.6% | £406,415 |
| June 2025 | -2.3% | £404,053 |
| June 2024 | -1.4% | £413,391 |
| June 2023 | 0.3% | £419,381 |
| June 2022 | 14.7% | £417,964 |
| June 2021 | 9.4% | £364,264 |
| June 2020 | 1.8% | £332,867 |
| June 2019 | 1% | £326,958 |
| June 2018 | 3.9% | £323,735 |
| June 2017 | 4% | £311,516 |
| June 2016 | 1.7% | £299,477 |
| June 2015 | 4% | £294,565 |
| June 2014 | 3.4% | £283,147 |
| June 2013 | -0.8% | £273,933 |
| June 2012 | 1.8% | £276,101 |
| June 2011 | -1.4% | £271,278 |
| June 2010 | 7.7% | £275,148 |
| June 2009 | -10% | £255,365 |
| June 2008 | -1.4% | £283,755 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £287,865 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,182.
The EX31 4LB Rental Market has increased by 51.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.1% | £1,182pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.8% | £1,135pcm |
| June 2024 | 4.3% | £1,093pcm |
| June 2023 | 5.4% | £1,049pcm |
| June 2022 | 10.6% | £995pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.5% | £900pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.1% | £837pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.9% | £820pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.5% | £812pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.5% | £801pcm |
| June 2016 | 1.1% | £781pcm |
| June 2015 | 1.7% | £772pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.9% | £759pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.5% | £745pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.8% | £742pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.1% | £736pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.8% | £728pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.6% | £694pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.1% | £735pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £727pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 15th September 2023 for £325,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 2.0%. The postcode has had a total of 2 sales since 1995.
EX31 4LB has seen 1 sale in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
Nearby Postcodes
EX31 4LB is the 310th largest and the 533rd most expensive postcode out of the 912 postcodes in the EX31 area.
- EX31 4LJ, Shirwell, Barnstaple, EX31EX31 4LJ1 Addresses|555 m away
- EX31 4LA, Shirwell, Barnstaple, EX31EX31 4LA3 Addresses|740 m away
- EX31 4HR, Muddiford, Barnstaple, EX31EX31 4HR7 Addresses|1.1 km away
- EX31 4LU, East Down, Barnstaple, EX31EX31 4LU3 Addresses|1.2 km away
- EX31 4LD, Shirwell, Barnstaple, EX31EX31 4LD4 Addresses|1.3 km away
Property Types
- 1 period house built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 house of an unknown age
- 4 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (1)
- house (1)
- Unknown (4)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 2 properties.
- The most common rating is A.
- A (1)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (4)
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 School2.6 km away
- Marwood School3.4 km away
- Kentisbury Primary School5.2 km away
- Pilton Community College6.4 km away
- The Park Community School7.9 km away
- The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy9.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to EX31 4LB is Barnstaple station, which is 7.7 kilometres away.
- Barnstaple|7.7 km away
- Chapelton (Devon)|13.7 km away
- Umberleigh|16.1 km away
- Portsmouth Arms|20.9 km away