Area Analysis North Devon, South West

EX31 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the EX31 postcode area.

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Population

28,725

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 38,978 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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4/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 47, EX31 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £270k. Property prices are trending down 14.9% year-on-year.

home £270,514 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX31 is a postcode district in North Devon, South West, covering 956 active and 236 retired postcodes.

The largest share of EX31 (13%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (9%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes EX31 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in EX31 are around £270k, down 14.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across EX31 at 166 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 47 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full EX31 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1822
Anti-social behaviour717
Shoplifting679
Criminal damage and arson388
Public order342

school Local Schools

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Roundswell Community Primary Academy

136 pupils
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Pilton Infants' School

Outstanding173 pupils
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Kentisbury Primary School

Good40 pupils
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Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School

Outstanding102 pupils
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Marwood School

Requires Improvement107 pupils
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Shirwell Community Primary School

Good49 pupils
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Parracombe Church of England Primary School

Good41 pupils
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Pathfield School

Good191 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

25 nearby
  • Shoulsbarrow Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast
  • Barnstaple Hotel
  • Broomhill Estate
  • Cedars Inn
  • Cresta Guest House
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Heanton Court
  • Marwood Pop Up Pub
  • Old Station House Inn
  • The Horse and Groom
  • Bar Lush
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Asda
  • Bookers Cash And Carry
  • Lidl
  • Lidl
  • Marks & Spencer
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • The Hungry Cobb
  • Alexanders Sandwich Bar
  • Ali's Alcove
  • Anatolia
  • Bubbles Boba Tea
  • + 8 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

78 nearby
  • Argos
  • Besshill Farm Shop
  • Bickington Stores And Post Office
  • Bratton Fleming Village Stores
  • Costcutter
  • + 73 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

93 nearby
  • Bratton Fleming Sports Club
  • Burger King
  • Garden Tea Room
  • Gurkha Nepalese Restaurant
  • Home Farm outlet FAB
  • + 88 more