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43 Merrythorn Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, EX31 3AL

UPRN:100040250558Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1991-1995
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (70)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-09T04:00:05.188743+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:06:53.554908+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed today (2026-11-10T14:10:28.722113+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-11T16:43:24.307305+00:00)
43 Merrythorn Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, EX31 3AL

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£313,000
£297k - £328kHigh
Estimate
£313k
Range
£297k – £328k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,200
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,200
Yield
4.60%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

43 Merrythorn Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 66/100. Investment score 59/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (15/100). 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
66/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
59/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
13/ 100
Low
Walkability
15/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 7Bike 22
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£313,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,200
Gross Yield4.60%
1y Growth+20.7%
3y Growth-2.1%
5y Growth+0.0%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£158,000 (2005-11-22)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0EX31 3AL
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 82436
    Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of remove 5x ash trees and 2x birch trees
    Pending
  • 82228
    Application for consent for works to trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order in respect of the felling of 1x Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) (T1)
    Pending
  • 82149
    Demolition of garage & erection of side & rear extensions & associated works
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership63.5%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2005-11-22
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
1 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£28,386
Population Density1,682 /km²
Owner Occupied73%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 56%65+ 23%
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Schools Nearby

  • Fremington Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Instow Community Primary and Pre-School
    1.5 mi
    Good
  • Roundswell Community Primary Academy
    1.8 mi
    Good
  • The Shoreline Academy
    1.9 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

2 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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