EX31 1AE is an up-and-coming urban area on North Walk, 0.3km from Barnstaple in Barnstaple. Administratively it sits within Barnstaple Central ward and the North Devon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EX31 1AE is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (180 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £240k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for EX31 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00101753 (shared with 95 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH WALK, EX31 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH WALK, EX31 1AE.
328
46
£ 34,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EX31 1AE has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX31 1AE. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 239,250
18 sales · Mean £ 242,805
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EX31 1AE are high at 180 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Pathfield School
Pilton Infants' School
Yeo Valley Primary School
Pilton Community College
Ashleigh CofE Primary School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Barnstaple Bakery0.2 km
- Central Cinema0.4 km
- Grattons Butchers0.4 km
- Holland And Barrett Ltd0.4 km
- Jack's Snax0.4 km
- + 42 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- Costa0.2 km
- The New Amsterdam0.2 km
- The Binge Box0.3 km
- Artisarni0.3 km
- Ayaani'z Lounge0.4 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Bar Lush0.4 km
- Beer Matters Limited0.2 km
- Cork And Bottle0.1 km
- Ebberley Arms0.5 km
- Fever and Boutique0.6 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Food Warehouse by Iceland0.5 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.1 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Ali's Alcove0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Eastern Delight0.5 km
- Fireaway Designer Pizza0.4 km
- Masala0.3 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- No 220.8 km
- Barnstaple Hotel1.0 km
- Imperial Hotel0.7 km
- Royal Fortescue Hotel0.5 km
- The Old Vicarage Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple1.0 km
- Chapleton7.9 km
- Umberleigh11.1 km
Bus Stops
- Mermaid Cross0.1 km
- Green Lanes0.2 km
- Green Lanes0.2 km
- Texaco Garage0.3 km
- Texaco Garage0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX311AE · Data under Open Government Licence