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2 The Gardens, Higher Raleigh Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1PP

UPRN:10012090761Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (78)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T07:23:55.681217+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:38:01.735026+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
2 The Gardens, Higher Raleigh Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1PP

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
5 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£564,000
£536k - £592kHigh
Estimate
£564k
Range
£536k – £592k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,950
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,950
Yield
4.15%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

2 The Gardens earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 81/100. Investment score 68/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (68/100). 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
HP Score
81/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
68/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
8/ 100
Low
Walkability
68/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 26Bike 38
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£564,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,950
Gross Yield4.15%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-2.1%
5y Growth+0.0%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£294,000 (2010-11-18)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0EX31 1PP
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 82379
    Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of dismantling down to a 5m habitat monolith 1x beech tree (T153)
    Pending
  • 82391
    Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 13 (Remediation) attached to planning permission 73467 (Part demolition and subsequent redevelopment of a 5/6 storey retirement living development comprising 74 retirement apartments including communal facilities, lodge manager’s accommodation, access, car parking and landscaping (amended description))
    Pending
  • 82371
    Change of use of part commercial/residential dwelling to a five bed HMO
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership63.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2010-11-18
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£28,386
Population Density3,040 /km²
Owner Occupied77%
Age Distribution
0-15 16%16-64 58%65+ 26%

Schools Nearby

  • Pilton Infants' School
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Pathfield School
    0.2 mi
    -
  • Pilton Community College
    0.4 mi
    Good

1 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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  • 2 The Gardens
    -
    £540k
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  • 3 The Gardens
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    £510k
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  • 2 The Gardens
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    £294k
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  • 3 The Gardens
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    £380k
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