What kind of home is 20 Maer Top Way, EX31 1RZ?

20 Maer Top Way, EX31 1RZ is a 3-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 20 Maer Top Way, EX31 1RZ sell for?

20 Maer Top Way, EX31 1RZ last sold for £202,000 in November 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £59,000 in July 1996, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Maer Top Way, EX31 1RZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 1996 and November 2015, 20 Maer Top Way, EX31 1RZ rose from £59,000 to £202,000, a change of £143,000. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Maer Top Way, EX31 1RZ?

The current EPC rating for 20 Maer Top Way, EX31 1RZ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Maer Top Way, EX31 1RZ?

20 Maer Top Way, EX31 1RZ has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Maer Top Way, EX31 1RZ use?

The latest EPC at 20 Maer Top Way, EX31 1RZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Maer Top Way, EX31 1RZ?

20 Maer Top Way, EX31 1RZ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 20 Maer Top Way, EX31 1RZ in?

20 Maer Top Way, EX31 1RZ sits in Barnstaple. It falls within the EX31 postcode district in Devon.

How safe is the area around 20 Maer Top Way, EX31 1RZ?

Police records around 20 Maer Top Way, EX31 1RZ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 20 Maer Top Way, EX31 1RZ?

The closest primary school to 20 Maer Top Way, EX31 1RZ is Pilton Infants' Academy (624m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pilton Community College (989m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 20 Maer Top Way, EX31 1RZ?

The closest bus stop to 20 Maer Top Way, EX31 1RZ is Youings Drive Roundabout, 59m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Maer Top Way, Barnstaple, EX31 1RZ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Maer Top Way

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

20 Maer Top Way is a three-bedroom detached house in Barnstaple (EX31 1RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2015) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1996–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £310,000 sits 53.5% above the 2015 sale of £202,000. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in November 2015.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes
Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Maer Top Way, Barnstaple, EX31 1RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Maer Top Way has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

9applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£310,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£202,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

6 November 2015Most recent
£202,000
+242.4%over 19 years
25 July 1996
£59,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX31 1RZ: £350,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in EX31 1RZ

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On the street

Versus other Maer Top Way homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Maer Top Way is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£2,104

Street avg £2,242

Below

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

On par

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Barnstaple district page.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Youings Drive Roundabout — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Pilton Infants' Academy. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EX31 1RZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX31 1RZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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