Shirwell, Barnstaple - EX31 4LE
Key Postcode Insights
EX31 4LE is a residential postcode situated on Shirwell, Barnstaple, EX31 with 16 addresses.
It ranks as the 579th largest and 830th most expensive of the 912 postcodes in the EX31 area. The most common property type is a modern house built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 16 properties: 15 houses and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £528,981
- 10 Year change
- up 37.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,463pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £284/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.3%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
EX31 4LE is a residential postcode situated on Shirwell, Barnstaple, EX31 with 16 addresses.
It ranks as the 579th largest and 830th most expensive of the 912 postcodes in the EX31 area. The most common property type is a modern house built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 16 properties: 15 houses and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £528,981
- 10 Year change
- up 37.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,463pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £284/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.3%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin EX31 4LE
- 1 The Stables Barnstaple
Unknown
- 2 The Stables Barnstaple
Unknown
- 3 The Stables Barnstaple
3 Bed Modern House
- Abscott
5 Bed Modern House
- Abscott Barn
4 Bed Modern House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in EX31 4LE sold for £320,000 on 10th October 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 1.3%.
The current average value in the postcode is £528,981.
The EX31 4LE Sales Market has increased by 37.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.1% | £528,981 |
| June 2025 | -1.9% | £528,231 |
| June 2024 | -1.7% | £538,657 |
| June 2023 | 0.4% | £547,802 |
| June 2022 | 15.4% | £545,517 |
| June 2021 | 9.9% | £472,574 |
| June 2020 | 1.6% | £429,995 |
| June 2019 | 1.2% | £423,308 |
| June 2018 | 4.3% | £418,330 |
| June 2017 | 4.4% | £401,189 |
| June 2016 | 2% | £384,339 |
| June 2015 | 4.1% | £376,692 |
| June 2014 | 3.5% | £361,832 |
| June 2013 | -0.7% | £349,589 |
| June 2012 | 2.1% | £351,896 |
| June 2011 | -1.4% | £344,789 |
| June 2010 | 8.5% | £349,584 |
| June 2009 | -10.3% | £322,155 |
| June 2008 | -1.8% | £359,286 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £365,883 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,463.
The EX31 4LE Rental Market has increased by 53.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.7% | £1,463pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.1% | £1,411pcm |
| June 2024 | 4% | £1,355pcm |
| June 2023 | 5.4% | £1,303pcm |
| June 2022 | 11.3% | £1,236pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.9% | £1,110pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.9% | £1,029pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.1% | £1,010pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.8% | £999pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.9% | £981pcm |
| June 2016 | 1.5% | £953pcm |
| June 2015 | 1.8% | £939pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.1% | £923pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.6% | £904pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.1% | £899pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.2% | £890pcm |
| June 2010 | 5.6% | £879pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.9% | £833pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.7% | £886pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £879pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 10th October 2025 for £320,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 1.3%. The postcode has had a total of 13 sales since 1995.
EX31 4LE has seen 3 sales in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Oct 2025£320,000 | 3 Bed House(Watts), Rose Cottage, Barnstaple, EX31 4LE(Watts), Rose Cottage, Barnstaple, EX31 4LE
- Sold Feb 2024£300,000 | 2 Bed HouseLinksway, Barnstaple, EX31 4LELinksway, Barnstaple, EX31 4LE
- Sold Aug 2023£865,000 | 5 Bed HouseNorth Cottage, Barnstaple, EX31 4LENorth Cottage, Barnstaple, EX31 4LE
- Sold Jan 2022£675,000 | 4 Bed HouseAbscott Barn, Barnstaple, EX31 4LEAbscott Barn, Barnstaple, EX31 4LE
- Sold Mar 2021£300,000 | 4 Bed HouseBarn Park, Barnstaple, EX31 4LEBarn Park, Barnstaple, EX31 4LE
Nearby Postcodes
EX31 4LE is the 579th largest and the 830th most expensive postcode out of the 912 postcodes in the EX31 area.
- EX31 4LD, Shirwell, Barnstaple, EX31EX31 4LD4 Addresses|665 m away
- EX31 4JX, Shirwell, Barnstaple, EX31EX31 4JX1 Addresses|740 m away
- EX31 4JR, Shirwell, Barnstaple, EX31EX31 4JR7 Addresses|904 m away
- EX31 4LF, Shirwell, Barnstaple, EX31EX31 4LF9 Addresses|920 m away
- EX31 4JT, Shirwell, Barnstaple, EX31EX31 4JT5 Addresses|939 m away
Property Types
- 3 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 7 modern houses built after 1980
- 1 mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979
- 5 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (3)
- modern house (7)
- mid-century house (1)
- Unknown (5)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 10 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (1)
- E (3)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (1)
- D (4)
- No EPC (5)
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 School1.0 km away
- Marwood School3.5 km away
- Goodleigh Church of England Primary School3.8 km away
- Pilton Community College4.8 km away
- The Park Community School6.0 km away
- Braunton Academy9.4 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to EX31 4LE is Barnstaple station, which is 5.9 kilometres away.
- Barnstaple|5.9 km away
- Chapelton (Devon)|11.7 km away
- Umberleigh|14.1 km away
- Portsmouth Arms|19.0 km away
