Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

EX31 4BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX31 4BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

420

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Avg Age

24

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

At 78% private renter occupancy, EX31 4BQ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.

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

EX31 4BQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Chivenor in North Devon. Administratively it sits within Heanton Punchardon ward and the North Devon constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EX31 4BQ offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At just 24 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX31 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00101839 (shared with 6 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 4BQ. The average age is 24.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

EX31 4BQ has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Junior Ranks Mess0.6 km
  • Waterside Coffee House0.2 km
  • Chivenor Cafe0.6 km
  • Officers Mess0.6 km
  • Royal Tee Cafe, Chivenor Community Centre0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Best One Express0.4 km
  • Second to None0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple5.3 km
  • Chapleton11.4 km
  • Umberleigh15.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Tamar Road0.1 km
  • Tamar Road0.1 km
  • Torridge Road0.2 km
  • Taw Road0.2 km
  • Hawkridge Road0.3 km