23 Sowden Park, Barnstaple, EX32 8EH
UPRN:10000485917Terrace Property3 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (71)
Data freshness:Listing· 3mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-20T04:00:02.990801+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:38:01.735026+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T14:59:22.229322+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T07:50:22.373108+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
HP Score
67
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
9 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
18 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£221,000
£210k - £232kHigh
Estimate
£221k
Range
£210k – £232k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£900
£850 - £1k
Monthly
£900
Yield
4.89%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
23 Sowden Park earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 67/100. Investment score 59/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (51/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.
Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
67
HP Score
67/ 100
Mixed
59
Investment Score
59/ 100
Moderate
31
Crime Score
31/ 100
Moderate
51
Walkability
51/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 25Bike 53
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£221,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£900
Gross Yield4.89%
1y Growth-9.1%
3y Growth-0.1%
5y Growth+0.8%
10y Growth+3.5%
Last Sold Price£250,000 (2022-11-18)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceLow
- RadonModerate
- MiningSignificant
- LandslideModerate
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0EX32 8EH
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending82396Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of heavy crown reduction due to Inonotus hispidus of 1x common ash tree (T1)
- Pending82390Siting of non illuminated signage on industrial unit & existing totem sign on site
- Approved82382Repairs to front elevation of dwelling
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership71.6%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2022-11-18
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
22 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£28,386
Population Density6,365 /km²
Owner Occupied43%
Age Distribution
0-15 24%16-64 63%65+ 13%
Schools Nearby
- Eden Park Academy0.1 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
- The Lampard Community School0.4 mi
Inspected as The Lampard Community School (URN 113637) on 25 Jan 2023
- Newport Community School Primary Academy0.4 miArea grades2025
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple0.6 miArea grades2025
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
1 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 38 Sowden Park-£200k-
- 20 Sowden Park-£233k-
- 12 Sowden Park-£238k-
- 14 Sowden Park-£195k-