Is EX31 2LZ a safe place to live?

Yes, EX31 2LZ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 12 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in EX31 2LZ?

The average property price in EX31 2LZ is currently around £283k.

What is the population of EX31 2LZ?

The population for the EX31 2LZ area is approximately 287 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

MAGDALA ROAD, EX31 2LZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAGDALA ROAD, EX31 2LZ.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10

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7/10

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4/10

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3/10

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3/10

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5/10

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5/10

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10/10

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9/10

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Area Character

EX31 2LZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £283k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX31 2LZ is a sought-after residential area on Magdala Road, 0.5km from Bickington in Bickington. Administratively it sits within Bickington ward and the North Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX31, EX31 2LZ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £283k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX31 2LZ are sourced from Output Area E00101708 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX31 2LZ. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%

Asian / British Asian3.1%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 27%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 325,000

7 sales · Mean £ 314,142

Terraced

£ 183,000

9 sales · Mean £ 186,777

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EX31 2LZ has low crime rates — 12 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.

Violence and sexual offences21

Anti-social behaviour8

Criminal damage and arson2

Public order2

Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

Roundswell Community Primary Academy

136 pupils0.5 km

The Shoreline Academy

Requires Improvement20 pupils1.2 km

Sticklepath Community Primary Academy

Good461 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

IZMIR CAFE0.7 km
John Hill Eggs0.9 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Old Barn Inn0.1 km
The Plough Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Barnstaple2.5 km
Chapleton8.2 km
Umberleigh11.8 km

Bus Stops

Magdala0.1 km
Magdala0.1 km
Mead Park0.3 km
Mead Park0.3 km
Garage0.3 km