EX31 1AP is a sought-after residential area on Curtis 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 1AP offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, up 27.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX31 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00101954 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CURTIS ROAD, EX31 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CURTIS ROAD, EX31 1AP.
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
No single demographic signal dominates EX31 1AP — age 44, 73% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £385k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 27.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX31 1AP. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 382,500
4 sales · Mean £ 366,250
Terraced
£ 247,500
3 sales · Mean £ 245,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX31 1AP has low crime rates — 17 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 Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Pathfield School
Pilton Infants' School
Pilton Community College
Yeo Valley Primary School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Ashleigh CofE Primary School
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 Ltd0.8 km
- Green Man0.5 km
- The Reform Inn0.7 km
- Windsor Arms0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Masala0.7 km
- The Pilton Fryer0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Wee Snug1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Yeo Dale Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple2.0 km
- Chapleton8.8 km
- Umberleigh11.9 km
Bus Stops
- Westaway Plain0.1 km
- Littabourne0.2 km
- Northfield Park0.3 km
- Youings Drive0.3 km
- Beech Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX311AP · Data under Open Government Licence