Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

EX31 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX31 1AB.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX31 1AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EX31 1AB — age 45, 85% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

EX31 1AB is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km from Pottington in Barnstaple. Administratively it sits within Barnstaple with Pilton ward and the North Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX31 1AB represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX31 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00101946 (shared with 46 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 1AB. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
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.

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

EX31 1AB has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft5
Vehicle crime3
Public order3
Burglary2
Shoplifting2

school Local Schools

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Pilton Community College

Requires Improvement1088 pupils1.0 km
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Pilton Infants' School

Outstanding173 pupils1.3 km
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Pathfield School

Good191 pupils1.3 km
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Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy

Good261 pupils1.3 km
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Sticklepath Community Primary Academy

Good461 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Absolute Training and Nutrition0.3 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Lets Go0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Barnstaple Hotel0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Burger King0.5 km
  • Coffee Lounge0.8 km
  • Outside In Rollerdrome0.3 km
  • The Canteen @ Parker's0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple1.8 km
  • Chapleton8.7 km
  • Umberleigh12.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Upcott Avenue0.1 km
  • Business Park0.4 km
  • Business Park0.5 km