Sowden Lane - EX32 8DJ
Key Postcode Insights
EX32 8DJ is a residential postcode situated on Sowden Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 with 10 addresses.
It ranks as the 387th largest and 566th most expensive of the 758 postcodes in the EX32 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 10 properties: 9 houses and 1 flat.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £387,363
- 10 Year change
- up 35.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,093pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £288/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.4%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
EX32 8DJ is a residential postcode situated on Sowden Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 with 10 addresses.
It ranks as the 387th largest and 566th most expensive of the 758 postcodes in the EX32 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 10 properties: 9 houses and 1 flat.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £387,363
- 10 Year change
- up 35.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,093pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £288/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.4%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin EX32 8DJ
- East Sowden Farmhouse
5 Bed Period House
- Hawley Cottages
Building | 2 Flats
- Hawley Lodge
3 Bed Period House
- Ivy Hatch
4 Bed Mid-century House
- Meadowside
3 Bed Modern House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in EX32 8DJ sold for £575,000 on 8th June 2022. Since then prices are down an average of 3.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £387,363.
The EX32 8DJ Sales Market has increased by 35.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.6% | £387,363 |
| June 2025 | -1.3% | £385,077 |
| June 2024 | -0.8% | £390,237 |
| June 2023 | -1.3% | £393,509 |
| June 2022 | 17.6% | £398,604 |
| June 2021 | 7% | £338,979 |
| June 2020 | 1.9% | £316,930 |
| June 2019 | 1.2% | £310,919 |
| June 2018 | 2.4% | £307,144 |
| June 2017 | 4.8% | £299,920 |
| June 2016 | 0% | £286,231 |
| June 2015 | 4.1% | £286,256 |
| June 2014 | 3.6% | £274,874 |
| June 2013 | 0% | £265,238 |
| June 2012 | 1.2% | £265,280 |
| June 2011 | -3.1% | £262,128 |
| June 2010 | 10.1% | £270,613 |
| June 2009 | -11.9% | £245,689 |
| June 2008 | -0.7% | £278,762 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £280,745 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,093.
The EX32 8DJ Rental Market has increased by 47.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.1% | £1,093pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.4% | £1,050pcm |
| June 2024 | 3.6% | £1,006pcm |
| June 2023 | 4.7% | £971pcm |
| June 2022 | 10.5% | £927pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.2% | £839pcm |
| June 2020 | 2% | £790pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.3% | £774pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.2% | £764pcm |
| June 2017 | 2% | £755pcm |
| June 2016 | 1% | £740pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.1% | £733pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.1% | £717pcm |
| June 2013 | 1% | £703pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.6% | £695pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.6% | £691pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.3% | £687pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.5% | £659pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.9% | £697pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £691pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 8th June 2022 for £575,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 3.0%. The postcode has had a total of 16 sales since 1995.
EX32 8DJ has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jun 2022£575,000 | 5 Bed HouseEast Sowden Farmhouse, Sowden Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8DJEast Sowden Farmhouse, Sowden Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8DJ
- Sold Mar 2022£475,000 | 4 Bed HouseSunnymead, Sowden Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8DJSunnymead, Sowden Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8DJ
- Sold Apr 2021£355,000 | 4 Bed HouseIvy Hatch, Sowden Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8DJIvy Hatch, Sowden Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8DJ
- Sold Apr 2021£794,960 | 5 Bed HouseWotaview, Sowden Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8DJWotaview, Sowden Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8DJ
- Sold Dec 2020£302,000 | 3 Bed HouseMeadowside, Sowden Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8DJMeadowside, Sowden Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8DJ
Nearby Postcodes
EX32 8DJ is the 387th largest and the 566th most expensive postcode out of the 758 postcodes in the EX32 area.
- EX32 8EF, Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, EX32EX32 8EF35 Addresses|80 m away
- EX32 8DB, John Gay Close, Barnstaple, EX32EX32 8DB24 Addresses|102 m away
- EX32 8EG, Greenbank Road, Barnstaple, EX32EX32 8EG30 Addresses|128 m away
- EX32 8EJ, Sowden Park, Barnstaple, EX32EX32 8EJ20 Addresses|142 m away
- EX32 8EH, Sowden Park, Barnstaple, EX32EX32 8EH43 Addresses|150 m away
Property Types
- 4 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 2 modern houses built after 1980
- 3 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 other address of unknown type
- period house (4)
- modern house (2)
- mid-century house (3)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 8 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (4)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Apr 2021£794,960 | 5 Bed HouseWotaview, Sowden Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8DJWotaview, Sowden Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8DJ
- Sold Jun 2022£575,000 | 5 Bed HouseEast Sowden Farmhouse, Sowden Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8DJEast Sowden Farmhouse, Sowden Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8DJ
- Sold Mar 2022£475,000 | 4 Bed HouseSunnymead, Sowden Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8DJSunnymead, Sowden Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8DJ
Schools Nearby
- Eden Park Academy200 m away
- Newport Community School Primary Academy800 m away
- Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple800 m away
- The Park Community School1.2 km away
- Pilton Community College2.5 km away
- Braunton Academy8.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to EX32 8DJ is Barnstaple station, which is 1.8 kilometres away.
- Barnstaple|1.8 km away
- Chapelton (Devon)|6.9 km away
- Umberleigh|9.8 km away
- Portsmouth Arms|14.7 km away
