What type of property is 7 Crescent Avenue, EX31 2ED?

7 Crescent Avenue, EX31 2ED is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 7 Crescent Avenue, EX31 2ED sell for?

7 Crescent Avenue, EX31 2ED last sold for £265,000 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £218,000 in April 2009, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Crescent Avenue, EX31 2ED changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2009 and November 2013, 7 Crescent Avenue, EX31 2ED rose from £218,000 to £265,000, a change of £47,000. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Crescent Avenue, EX31 2ED?

The current EPC rating for 7 Crescent Avenue, EX31 2ED is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Crescent Avenue, EX31 2ED?

7 Crescent Avenue, EX31 2ED has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (1,119 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Crescent Avenue, EX31 2ED heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Crescent Avenue, EX31 2ED records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 7 Crescent Avenue, EX31 2ED?

7 Crescent Avenue, EX31 2ED has council approval for an extension granted in April 2010 under ref. 49911. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 7 Crescent Avenue, EX31 2ED?

7 Crescent Avenue, EX31 2ED is in council tax band D.

Where is 7 Crescent Avenue, EX31 2ED located?

7 Crescent Avenue, EX31 2ED sits in Sticklepath, Barnstaple, Barnstaple. It falls within the EX31 postcode district in Devon.

Is 7 Crescent Avenue, EX31 2ED in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Crescent Avenue, EX31 2ED 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.

Which schools serve 7 Crescent Avenue, EX31 2ED?

The closest primary school to 7 Crescent Avenue, EX31 2ED is Sticklepath Community Primary Academy (561m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Petroc (353m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 7 Crescent Avenue, EX31 2ED?

The closest bus stop to 7 Crescent Avenue, EX31 2ED is Wrey Arms, 80m away. The nearest rail option is Barnstaple Rail Station, 776m away.

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7 Crescent Avenue, Sticklepath, Barnstaple, EX31 2ED

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

104 m²

1119 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Crescent Avenue

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

7 Crescent Avenue is a three-bedroom detached house in Sticklepath, Barnstaple, Barnstaple (EX31 2ED). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2009–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £411,000 sits 55.1% above the 2013 sale of £265,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2010. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). Last sold in November 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromD55toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Crescent Avenue, Sticklepath, Barnstaple, EX31 2ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

Apr 2010
DemolitionFull
In report
DEMOLITION OF GARAGE & ERECTION OF EXTENSIONS TO DWELLING
Council
BAC
Extension
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
49911
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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.

7 Crescent Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£411,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£265,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

13 November 2013Most recent
£265,000
+21.6%over 4 years
29 April 2009
£218,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX31 2ED: £255,000 (2017–2010).

Nearby sales in EX31 2ED

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On the street

Versus other Crescent Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 7 Crescent Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,548

Street avg £2,726

Below

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£380k

1 Colombelles Close, Fremington

EX31 2SN

3 bed

£376k

1 Cleave Park, Fremington

EX31 2NS

3 bed

£353k

1 Crescent Avenue, Sticklepath

EX31 2ED

3 bed

£331k

1 Currington Meadow, Bickington

EX31 2PS

3 bed2 bath

£287k

1 Beards Road, Fremington

EX31 2PG

3 bed1 bath

£412k

1 Clampitts Cottages, Bickington

EX31 2NB

4 bed1 bath

£397k

1 Byeways Close, Fremington

EX31 2PL

4 bed2 bath

£277k

1 Broadway, Fremington

EX31 2NR

2 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Wrey Arms — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Petroc. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EX31 2ED from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX31 2ED

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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