EX31 1AN is a sought-after residential area on Stove Road, 0.6km from Bellaire in Barnstaple. Administratively it sits within Barnstaple with Pilton ward and the North Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX31, EX31 1AN offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £327k, down 36.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX31 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00101954 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STOVE ROAD, EX31 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOVE ROAD, EX31 1AN.
459
44
£ 41,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
EX31 1AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £327k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 36.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX31 1AN. The average age is 43.7. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 250,000
11 sales · Mean £ 274,863
Detached
£ 420,000
3 sales · Mean £ 417,500
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
1 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX31 1AN has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pilton Infants' School
Pathfield School
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Pilton Community College
Yeo Valley Primary School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Selina's Cupcakes0.9 km
- Pilton Bridge Services0.8 km
- Twice as Nice0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Union Inn0.9 km
- Barnstaple Social Club Ltd0.9 km
- Green Man0.6 km
- The Reform Inn0.7 km
- Windsor Arms0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Masala0.7 km
- The Pilton Fryer0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Yeo Dale Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple2.1 km
- Chapleton8.8 km
- Umberleigh11.9 km
Bus Stops
- Westaway Plain0.1 km
- Littabourne0.3 km
- Northfield Park0.3 km
- Youings Drive0.3 km
- Beech Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX311AN · Data under Open Government Licence