Oak Cottage, Barnstaple
Oak Cottage, Barnstaple
Description & Estimates
Public records show Oak Cottage, Barnstaple to be a period freehold house with 1,463 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 1,783 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Oak Cottage, Barnstaple has an estimated sale value of £505,936 and an estimated rental value of £1,229 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Lower Loxhore, Barnstaple, EX31 lies in the borough of North Devon, within the EX31 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Oak Cottage, Barnstaple has 51 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in February 2026 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2025.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Oak Cottage, Barnstaple would be worth £531,232, with a potential rental value of £1,291 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £470,520, with a rental value of £1,143 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of Oak Cottage, Barnstaple has moved down by £5,928 (1.2%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has increased by £35 (2.8%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 2.9%.
Plot Size
Oak Cottage, Barnstaple occupies a 1,783 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 24 other houses in this postcode, 17 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 9th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Oak Cottage, Barnstaple has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 20 Aug 2025.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
Oak Cottage, Barnstaple last changed hands on 4th February 2026, selling for £520,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 5 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 6.2% since February 2026.
- Sold Feb 2026£520,000
- Sold Aug 2016£396,000
- Sold Feb 2008£415,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 5.7 kilometres of Oak Cottage, Barnstaple across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Horseshoe Barn, Barnstaple, EX31 4SY, a freehold house, sold at £430,000 on the 12th September 2025.
Read more about house prices in EX31.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks Oak Cottage, Barnstaple as the 17th largest and the 17th most expensive of the 31 addresses on Lower Loxhore, Barnstaple, EX31.
Against the EX31 postcode district average, it is £162k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 2.1kmShirwell Community Primary School
- 3.0kmBratton Fleming Community Primary School
- 3.8kmGoodleigh Church of England Primary School
- 7.1kmPilton Community College
- 7.4kmThe Park Community School
- 12.3kmBraunton Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Barnstaple station is the nearest stop to Oak Cottage, Barnstaple at 7.7 kilometres away.
- 7.7kmBarnstaple
- 12.1kmChapelton (Devon)
- 13.8kmUmberleigh
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show poor internet coverage in this area, which may mean weak or no connectivity.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Slow/none broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
