EX31 1AH is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 1AH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (255 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00101754 (shared with 69 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX31 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX31 1AH.
267
37
£ 34,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX31 1AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates EX31 1AH — age 37, 12% ownership, 54% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX31 1AH. The average age is 37.5. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EX31 1AH are high at 255 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ashleigh CofE Primary School
Yeo Valley Primary School
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Pilton Infants' School
Pathfield School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
The Park Community School
Pilton Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Barnstaple Bakery0.3 km
- Central Cinema0.1 km
- Grattons Butchers0.2 km
- Holland And Barrett Ltd0.1 km
- Jack's Snax0.3 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Costa0.3 km
- The New Amsterdam0.3 km
- The Binge Box0.3 km
- Artisarni0.2 km
- Ayaani'z Lounge0.2 km
- + 58 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Bar Lush0.2 km
- Beer Matters Limited0.3 km
- Cork And Bottle0.4 km
- Ebberley Arms0.4 km
- Fever and Boutique0.3 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Food Warehouse by Iceland0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.4 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Ali's Alcove0.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Eastern Delight0.4 km
- Fireaway Designer Pizza0.1 km
- Masala0.8 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- No 220.4 km
- The Park Hotel0.6 km
- Imperial Hotel0.2 km
- Royal Fortescue Hotel0.1 km
- The Old Vicarage Bed and Breakfast0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple0.6 km
- Chapleton7.4 km
- Umberleigh10.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Square0.1 km
- Imperial Hotel0.2 km
- Imperial Hotel0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX311AH · Data under Open Government Licence