What did The Old Rectory, EX31 4TS sell for?

The Old Rectory, EX31 4TS last sold for £1,400,000 in December 2019, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £550,000 in July 2006, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of The Old Rectory, EX31 4TS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2006 and December 2019, The Old Rectory, EX31 4TS rose from £550,000 to £1,400,000, a change of £850,000. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Are there any planning records for The Old Rectory, EX31 4TS?

The Old Rectory, EX31 4TS has 2 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in March 2026. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is The Old Rectory, EX31 4TS in?

The Old Rectory, EX31 4TS sits in Challacombe, Barnstaple, Barnstaple. It falls within the EX31 postcode district.

How safe is the area around The Old Rectory, EX31 4TS?

Police records around The Old Rectory, EX31 4TS 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.

How well connected is The Old Rectory, EX31 4TS?

The closest bus stop to The Old Rectory, EX31 4TS is Stowford Cross, 2.7km away.

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The Old Rectory is a property in Challacombe, Barnstaple, Barnstaple (EX31 4TS).

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Across 2006–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Last sale on file: £1,400,000 in December 2019.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Old Rectory, Challacombe, Barnstaple, EX31 4TS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Mar 2026
Full
In report
Proposed redevelopment of existing stables and the formation of a new private horse training area
Agent
Stapleton Green Architects
Documents
22 docs on file
Reference
EXM/26/076/FULL
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Jul 2014
OutbuildingAmendment
In report
Erection of stables, tack room, yard and associated works. Retrospective. As per amended plan 11.06.14.
Retrospective
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
62/13/14/004
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Latest sale on The Old Rectory was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Last sold (2019)

£1,400,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

12 December 2019Most recent
£1,400,000
+154.5%over 13 years
13 July 2006
£550,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX31 4TS: £365,000 (2018–2014).

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Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

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Nearest stop

2.7 km

Stowford Cross — bus stop.

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.9dB

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Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.5dB

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