5 Cross Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1BA
About 5 Cross Street
5 Cross Street is a six-bedroom mid-terrace house in Barnstaple (EX31 1BA). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 76 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 62–76 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It hasn't traded since June 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. 5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Today's modelled estimate of £411,000 is 37% above the 2006 sale price. 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.
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Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms6
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Previously extendedYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Planning history
- Jan 2010Change Of UseAmendmentIn report
CHANGE OF USE FROM USE CLASS A1 (RETAIL) TO USE CLASS A2 (FINANCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES)
- Council
- BAC
- Documents
- 3 docs on file
- Reference
- 49378
- Aug 2006AdvertisingIn report
INSTALLATION OF 1 NON-ILLUMINATED PLAQUE & 1 NON-ILLUMINATED HANGING SIGN (ADDITIONAL PHOTOS)
- Council
- BAC
- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- 42078
We flagged 3 things worth checking at 5 Cross Street
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
- Environmental risk flagged
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Sales history & valuation
5 Cross Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£411,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£300,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
29 June 2006Most recent
£300,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in EX31 1BA: £220,000 (2022–2000).
Everything we know about 5 Cross Street, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
- Environmental risk flagged
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Queens Theatre — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School. 14 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.2dB